Imposing stone country house completely renovated in the '90s. It is few kilometres far away from Orvieto and the A1 motorway exit, in the municipality of the town of Montecchio and it has a superb views of the Umbrian countryside. The property is about 520 square meter including the three floors house with open verandas, pergolas, two annexes of about 30 square meters and a swimming pool with a wonderful view just few steps from the house. The estate counts 2.5 hectares of land actually used as a park / garden, olive grove with 90 plants in production and orchard.
Description
Imposing stone country house completely renovated in the '90s with a superb views of the Umbrian countryside, easily accessible through a short white road. The main building has a surface of about 520 square meters. It is on three floors, with pergolas and open verandas. There also are two small outbuildings (one used as a pool house) for a total of about 30 square meters and a magnificent swimming pool of 12 x 5 metres a short walk from the main building. The estate counts 2.5 hectares of land actually used as a park / garden, olive grove with 90 plants in production and orchard. The main house, dating from the middle of the XIX century, was completely restored by its present owners in the mid '90s. The main building is now a day structured as follows: On the ground floor: two beautiful pergola where to have fresh meals during summer, hall, bathroom and utility room, living room with fireplace, large kitchen with dining room, double living room, another living room with bay window overlooking the beautiful green landscape and open veranda beside the third double room. On the first floor, accessible through an internal staircase there are three double bedrooms with three bathrooms two of which with dressing room. On the second floor we have three other bedrooms with two bathrooms. On the ground floor there is also the technical areas. The two outbuildings are located in the courtyard of the country house a short distance from the main building and one of it is intended as a pool house. The uniqueness of this property is given by the perfect combination of beautiful park / garden with tall trees, roses and Mediterranean plants, by the fantastic scenery that it is enjoyable both from inside and outside the home (especially from the pool) and the structure of the house remained largely original. All this combined with the ease of reaching over the major roads and the proximity to countries with all the services available.
Details
Square Meters: 520m²
Rooms: 9
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Additional Info
Location:
The property is located in the municipality of Montecchio, about 3 km far away from the town, ancient historic centre with medieval origin. It is located few kilometres from the A1 Orvieto highway (18 Km). All the most important historical centres are nearby and easily accessible. Orvieto is 18 km far away, Todi, about 30 km and Viterbo with its popular Spa is just about 40 km. The natural beauty of immense value as the WWF Lake Alviano oasis is only 4 km far. The Bolsena lake, is about 35 km. Even the most important historical towns of southern Tuscany such as Cetona, San Casciano dei Bagni with its impressive spa, Pienza, Montepulciano, Cortona are reachable in less than an hour's drive. The property is easily accessible by a few hundred meters of white road and it is very convenient for all types of cars. Located in the heart of Umbria, just few kilometres from the major historical / artistic centres and beautiful natural attractions such as The oasis, just a short distance from Rome, it is a great place where to spend beautiful days. There is there the chance to breath some fresh air and enjoying the healthiness and total privacy of the countryside. It is a great place for families and where to host relatives and friends in an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity. The Fiumicino airport is about 1 hour and 30 minutes by cars. The nearest railway station is in Orvieto (18 km) where all the most important trains that run through central Italy from Rome to Milan and Naples stop.
Services and Condition
Services:
The property is supplied by all utilities: water by the public waterworks, a storage tanks and well. The house has central heating boiler and water heater LPG, electricity, telephone line with DSL and satellite TV system services.
Condition:
The building was renovated in the mid '90s. Externally it has been preserved the original stone façade. Inside there have been preserved some vaulting ceilings while others have been redone in brick and plastered cement or with wooden beams and terracotta tiles. The roof has been completely rebuilt, insulated and waterproofed. Great attention was given to the reinforcement of the structures in compliance with earthquake standards of the area. All floors are in handmade terracotta or from the original recovery bricks. The windows are all with double glazed windows and wooden doors.
Estate Agent
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