Within a prestigious 16h. Century palace, is located this wonderful and elegant apartment in the heart of the historic centre of beautiful Orvieto. The apartment is a clever blend of modern design within an antique contest and is on two levels and incorporates a charming garden. The uniqueness of the property stems not from it's external spaces, but also from it's beautiful internal decoration, including many splendid original ceilings and other features.
Description
This enchanting property has been beautifully renovated and is in excellent condition. i All the new electrical and plumbing works have been carried out to the latest technology and complying with all regulations. The owners have carried out the restoration with the greatest care and attention, utilising recovered antique materials of the highest quality, with doors from the 1500 and 1800's. The superb ceilings have been restored by true craftsmen to the highest standards. The apartment is located on two levels as well as having a cantina carved from the “ tufo “ stone and there is also a grotto. The main living area is on the first floor and includes a large living- entrance, a living room with fireplace, a spacious kitchen with store room, a gym, a studio, 3 bedrooms ( one of which has a mezzanine ), 3 bathrooms and a laundry. On the ground floor there is a small apartment , ideal for guests or staff, comprising of a bedroom and bathroom. There is also a garage which is connected to the living area by a lift. Completing the property are two small terraces. The 70 m2 garden can be accessed from both floors and is a most tranquil area with various roses and herbs. There is a summer kitchen where one can enjoy the summer months. There are ample spacious cantinas carved from the rock, where it would be possible to create a swimming pool and relax zone. The house enjoys two independent entrances and the heating system is divided into 2 independent zones enabling the property to be easily divided into 2 apartments
Details
Square Meters: 536m²
Rooms: 9
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Additional Info
Location:
The Palazzo is located in the historic centre of the stunning town of Orvieto only a short stroll from the world-famous cathedral. The property is located only 5 mins. from the railway station and from the main A1 motorway, which connect in little over an hour Florence and Rome and their respective airports. Within 25-45 kms it's possible to reach some of the most important Umbrian and Tuscan destinations such as Todi, Assisi, Gubbio, San Casciano dei Bagni, Pienza and Siena. Orvieto is convenient for Lake Bolsena, Viterbo Montefiascone and the beautiful coast of Argentario.
Services and Condition
Services:
The property is connected to all water, gas and electric mains. . The property is fitted with a phone line with ADSL for computer . The water heating system comprises 2 separate boilers with 2 separate zones. All comply with the very latest regulations.
Condition:
The property has been beautifully renovated with great panache, in keeping with an eye to the history of the building but with all modern facilities and comforts. All electrical and plumbing works have been carried out to the latest and up-to-date technology. The floors of the main areas are in oak wood, others are in tiled finishes. The windows are in wood with double glazing and fly-screens. All doors are antique and of differing styles. Each room has been decorated using warm colours creating a most pleasing and charming feel in an antique building, but with all modern comforts.
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