Situated in one of the most charming areas in Umbria, the mediaeval town of Montefalco is only 2 kms away. The property is easily accessible, and conveniently located close to Spello, Assisi  and Perugia. The nearest airport is in Perugia, which hosts domestic flights as well as Ryan Air flights to/from London. There are good train connections to Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino airports which are about 120 kms.

Special features include: terracotta roof and floor tiles, wooden beams, underfloor heating throughout, solar panels, mains water and well providing most domestic water, wi-fi internet reception, partially furnished.

A large olive grove is included in the sale (12 hectares),  some woodland and planted oak trees .

The views are absolutely breathtaking over the valley and towards the town of Spoleto; one can see the Rocca of Spoleto in the distance. At the back and very close are the Martani mountains where there are plenty of trekking paths.

The house is on 3 floors and is composed as follows: on the top floor, there is a very spacious living room with open fireplace, and a balcony, a dining area, a kitchen, 1 studio and 1 bathroom, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a porch with a barbecue; on the first floor, there is a guest apartment with a kitchen/dining room, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom; on the ground floor there is a garage, a room used as a storage space, and a cellar.

The property was built in the 1970s and the owners took special care to use Umbrian traditional materials such as antique wooden doors, stone fireplaces, etc.

The property comprises a recently restored 2-story historic house, backyard, 3 hectares (7.5 acres) of land with fruit trees and olive trees, a storage building, a tool shed, a swimming pool, a well, and a barbecue area.

First Floor: Kitchen with dining area, dining room with fire place, living room, bathroom, large hall with arch windows, and laundry room. 160 sq. mt. total (1722 sq. ft.). Access to the basement (35 sq. mt. – 376 sq. ft.) is from the hall.

Second floor: Kitchen with large dining area, living room with fire place, small living room, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, laundry room, and two small storage rooms

The land: OLIVE GROVE - 441 olives trees of three different local varieties. Age range: 30-100 years. Olive production: 3.5 – 5 tons (7700 – 11000 lbs), depending on the year. Oil production: 106 – 160 gallons

ORCHARD - About 50 trees: apple, pear, peach, apricot, fig, cherry, kiwi, walnut, persimmon, and myrtle

STORAGE BUILDING - 3 rooms, 106 sq. m (1141 sq. ft), good condition, currently used as a garage; city authorizations to turn it into a house are available.

TOOL SHED - Open structure made of steel and concrete, 25 sq. m ( 270 sq. ft)

SWIMMING POOL - Built in 1980, restored and expanded in 2001. Dimensions: 10 m x 5 m (33 ft x 16.5 ft). Depth: 1.5 mt (5 ft).

WELL - 75 m (246 ft) deep. The well provides unlimited water supply to the entire property.

The entire house has parquet flooring. Heating and hot water are supplied by a large pellet/wood stove connected to a 800 lt (211 gallons) water tank. During the Summer, hot water is produced by two solar panels on the roof. An lpg boiler is available as a back up system.

On the ground floor – which includes part of the main body of the property and part of the tower – is the ample living room, a dining room, a large kitchen and a studio. A grand staircase leads up a few steps to a large room used as a walk in wardrobe and an ironing room.

The first floor – also including part of the main body of the property and part of the tower – is accessed via the central stairway, and here there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

From this floor, through a wooden spiral staircase, one can access the two additional levels of the tower; on the third level of the tower there is a bedroom with bathroom and on the top floor a room of the same size, a roof terrace.

This exclusive villa is situated within walking distance of the historic centre of the town, and the garden that surrounds it is big enough for a pool and has a pergola and a barbecue area.

Across from the property is a private tennis club that can be accessed also by non-members.

The project consists of two small houses, with a garden terrace between, the view from the houses and terrace are unmatched. Because of the unique hillside, it is possible to build off street parking into the project. This is something unheard of in small Italian villages.

The two houses are: one existing 400 year old farm house that is two story and consists of a living room/kitchen/dining on the ground floor, and a bedroom suite/office/bath on the second, totalling 59 sq m, or 635 sf.  The second new construction consists of living/dining/kitchen, office/guestrooom, master suite, totalling 68 sq m, or 735 sf. Both houses total to a project of 127 sq m, or 1470 sf, open onto a garden terrace.

This project is ideal because it has two seperate living areas, one for guests, or rental and the other for family, or for two couples to purchase together. It has the capacity to sleep 6 plus 4 on sofa beds, the project has unlimited potential for vacationing and living. The shared outdoor terrace, 100 sq m, or 1050 sf, effectively doubles the potential flexibilty of the property with outdoor livingroom, dining room, and party space. There are even outdoor quiet and private terrace areas, all immersed in the ambience of the beautiful Umbrian light.

The apartment consists of one bedroom, one bathroom, separate study area, kitchen / eating/ living/ TV area. The spacious bedroom is upstairs via a spiral staircase. There is a separate laundry/ gas heater room accessible from just outside the rear door and ample storage space in the house.

The owners would prefer to sell the apartment fully furnished and equipped ready to move in to but that is negotiable.

The garden area is nicely set with a round table and six chairs and two wooden storage boxes for cushions and garden gear which forms extra seating, and also an ‘earth’ area with herbs and flowers.

Size of Apartment and Garden: 55 sq m in the apartment and 35 sq m in the private, walled garden/ patio area.

The villa is supplied with solar panels for the production of hot water and electricity.

Past the main gate with automatic opening, the house stands in its own grounds and is on 2 floors plus an attic for a total of approx 280 sq m. On the ground floor there are 2 porches where one can enjoy al fresco dining and there are French windows that open out directly into the garden. The main door leads into a hall and to the left is a very spacious living room with fireplace and a dining room. On the same floor is a big kitchen, a full bathroom, a pantry and a taverna style dining room, a built-in wardrobe. Accessed from the outside are also a laundry room and a store room. On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms, 1 with a terrace, and all with its own en-suite bathroom. There is a studio and a corridor with a balcony that looks down on to the lower level living room, creating a lovely open space effect. At the loft level there is an additional bedroom with bathroom.

Only top quality materials have been used throughout the house, and the antique furniture and the traditional materials such as terracotta tiles, wooden beams etc. and the elegant decor all contribute to give the house its very special ambience.

Surrounding this beautiful villa is a park of 3,600 sq m with several terraced areas, a gazebo and a barbecue area and where it is possible to install a swimming pool.

The house is divided into 2 separate but joining apartments, one of approx 460 sq m and the other of approx 380 sq m. One apartment takes up the whole of the ground floor, and has French windows that open out directly into the garden. The other apartment is on 3 levels. Only top quality materials have been used throughout the house, such as marble, travertine, walnut wood furniture, terracotta tiles. There is under floor heating.

Each apartment has its own garage, that can be accessed directly from the inside of the house.

Surrounding this beautiful villa is a park of approx 4,000 sq m with a 11 x 6 swimming pool that can be heated, and beside it is a small building with changing rooms, kitchenette and bathroom.