Luxury villas with pool for sale Monte Castello di Vibio, Italy

Italy, Umbria - We are pleased to be able to offer for sale an enchanting villa with swimming pool and dependance in Avigliano Umbro - About 30 years ago the current owners, after having spent their holidays in a property in the far north of Sardinia, they were looking for a real estate investment that had the following characteristics: Easy connection with Rome at any time of the year; Uncontaminated and favorable environment for the best relaxation; Proximity to centers of high artistic and cultural interest for short excursions; Possibility of reaching the most important cities in the north center in a few hours. The publication of a research produced by an American university, had classified Todi as the most livable city in Italy, led them to focus their research in this district, where they came into contact with a member of the Corsini family of Florence, owner of 400 years of a vast farm around the Sismano Castle. The negotiations were not easy, as in the same period both one of the best-known entrepreneurs in the Italian sports federations and the best-known national pop music composer had expressed an interest in purchasing the same area identified, looking for a area where to set up a European music center. Having passed this competition and proceeded to purchase an area of approx. 13 hectares with overhanging 2 buildings, the owners began to put their hands on costly conversion work of the farmhouses (the main building had been abandoned for years) into a manor house. Completed the fencing of the entire property and the creation of a new access road, it was maintained on approx. 8 hectares the agricultural destination, which allows you to take advantage of community contributions, while the remaining land has been transformed into a luxuriant park with the planting of hundreds of tall trees (including over 200 olive trees) and flowering plants, with a prevalence of roses. Here and there there are some fountains that accentuate the atmosphere of peace, a simple garden with an abundance of aromatic herbs and a vegetable garden, both paved for easier progress, with an artistic gazebo. An articulated swimming pool area has been created, while the complete renovation of the buildings has combined the maximum functionality of the systems with the refinement of the furnishings and furniture (one of the owners is an established international interior decorator). The most important Umbrian artistic and cultural centers are between 10 and 60 km, Perugia with Umbria Jazz, Spoleto and Todi with their festivals, Montefalco, Assisi, Bevagna, Orvieto, Narni and Spello. Rome 120 km away is also easily reachable by train from Terni (12 km) and Florence is 200 km away.

Villa Torre del Grifone, Perugia. The property is located just 7 km outside of the City-centre of Perugia, in a dominant position completely isolated from the surrounding main roads. The main Villa, as well as various other outbuildings, are located within the 5 ha of Italian gardens and the 4 ha of agricultural land, make this a truly unique property. The original construction of the villa developed around a 15th century from an ancient watch-tower. In 1700 the property belonged to the family of the Marquises of Monaldi, who had a large house with a garden built as their formal residency. Later, at the beginning of the 20th century it passed to the Bartoccini family and then to the Church priory of Perugia. Only in the 1930s, did the Villa return to its ancient use, once it was purchased by Count Francesco Maria Guardabassi, a versatile and eclectic artist, who bought the property and entrusted its renovation to the famous architect Ugo Tarchi from Rome. It was then subsequently adapted to the elegant and flamboyant appearance that it maintains today. At the outbreak of the Second World War the villa was leased to the Bulgari family, founders of the famous jewelry brand from Rome, and ended up becoming the army headquarters of the German forces, during the occupation (1943-1944), and then by the Allied troops during the Liberation of Italy (1944-1945). In 1989, after four decades of decay and abandon, the property was purchased by the Petrini family who restored it to its ancient splendor with a full renovation of the main villa, the re-generated Italian gardens and private park with pool.

Are you dreaming of moving to Italy, maybe in a quiet place, with open views, yet not far from a town? Are you dreaming of a traditional country villa, restored with original materials but with all comforts? Are you dreaming to wake up in the morning slowly, with no other noise, except the birds singing and step down to drink a cup of coffee under the shade of a portico? Stop by this wonderfully restored country house near Orvieto – Umbria – and all you will want to do is stay here forever. The house, which dates from the 1800s is set in about 7 hectares of land. It has a mature, garden, orchard, vegetable garden and 7x14m infinity pool. The house itself - with a total floor area of about 450 sq. m. - was completely restored in 2009 according to eco-friendly criteria and reusing as much as possible the original materials as the cotto tiles and wood beams for the ceilings and handmade terracotta tiles for the floorings. The House The house is stone-built, set over 2 floors as follows: Ground FloorOn the ground floor there are 2 marvelous salons: one features the typical barrel vaults of the old stables; in the other one there’s a magnificent fireplace, which can warm you up on cold winter evenings. The fully equipped kitchen is very spacious and it features an original big fireplace, formerly used to cook food for the family. From the kitchen, passing through a small room, you can exit out to the big portico, where you can place a table to eat out with your family and friends. On this floor there’s also a spacious bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a guest bathroom. First FloorThe first floor is accessible both internally and from a beautiful external staircase. Here you’ll find an exquisite living room with fireplace, 3 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a suite, featuring a very spacious double bedroom, a studio and a bathroom. From all bedrooms, you can enjoy a lovely view over the verdant countryside of region Umbria. Both floors of the house are characterized by that rustic yet elegant essence that distinguishes the country houses renovated with taste and style. BasementHere there’s a storage and a useful laundry room. The house is in excellent structural condition and perfectly maintained. To make your dream come true, you'll need only a turn of the key in the lock, then you can officially start your new, exciting life. The Annexes The property enjoys several annexes: Annex 1: it’s a very spacious storage where you can keep all your gardening tools. It is also accommodating the pumps room for an underground water tank and the heating station. Annex 2: a second storage, useful to store all the pool’s equipment, like sunbeds and umbrellas. Here there are also a cellar and grottos. Annex 3: it’s a metal shed. The Land The property is surrounded by a 7 hectares land, of which 2 hectares are fenced. 4 hectares are planted with alfalfa. The rest is garden, orchard with several kind of fruits and a vegetable garden, so you can pick and eat your own organic food. In the most panoramic area of the garden, there’s a wonderful 7x14 mt infinity pool with salt system. Just imagine sitting around by the pool luxuriating with a cool drink in your hands, especially when the sun starts going down and the sky gets all red… The Location The house is located in the midst of the peaceful Umbrian hills, in a pristine place that will make you relive the rhythms of nature, ideal for spending quality time away from the city rhythms. The location is very private: you can reach the house driving through a 600 mt white road. By the way, the first town with services is just 2,5 kms away and beautiful Orvieto is 10 kms from the house (about 15 minutes by car). This means that you can enjoy a city life easily and every time you want: in Orvieto you can find typical restaurants and osterias, cinemas, theatre, you can enjoy art and cultural events or you can just have a walk along the town’s alleys, that now have a medieval look, but whose roots go back to Etruscan times. Why Buy It The first reason why to choose this house is also the first reason that catches the eye: its beautiful look, made such by a restoration that respected its origins and its intrinsic characteristics. It can be enjoyed as a holiday home, where to host your friends and family or as a private home to make your right move to Italy and radically change your lifestyle. It could be also used as a rental property to get an income: you could rent out the whole property or – thanks to its internal division – you may live in the north wing of the house, while renting the bedrooms located in the south wing. Profit is guaranteed with this house: millions of people every year are visiting Orvieto and Umbria in general. Many of them look for properties like this, where they can stay and experience life. From here, tourists can easily reach unique Civita Di Bagnoregio and Lake Bolsena in region Lazio, Tuscany, Todi and other tourist destinations in and out of Umbria. In case of resale, such properties in such locations, always keep a high resale value. Distances First Town with Services: 2,5 kms Orvieto: 10 kmsCivita di Bagnoregio: 11 kms Tuscany: 26 kms Todi: 45 kms Saturnia Hot Springs: 64 kms Airport of Perugia: 80 kms Spoleto: 81 kms International Airport of Rome-Fiumicino: 120 kms

This beautifully renovated XVI century 3-storey villa (approx. 600 sq.m.) is located at the crossroads of upper Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany, in an area steeped in history and art. It is on the edge of the famous Calanchi Park, and near to Civita di Bagnoregio, the 'dying city', 20 km from Orvieto, just one hour from Rome and one and half hours from Florence and is easily reached from the A1 motorway. It stands in fully fenced grounds of 5,000 sq.m. The mature garden has a large swimming pool, 2 separate BBQ areas with a gazebo and a pergola and a car port. The villa also boast a wonderful conservatory where you can relax in the winter months. Particular care was taken with the materials chosen for the renovation, from the terracotta and wooden floors to the magnificent wall stenciling and frescos. Ground floor: entrance hall, library, dining room, kitchen, large living room, conservatory, bedroom, bathroom, fitted cupboards and access to a small cellar. First floor: 4 bedrooms (one with en-suite), 2 bathrooms, study, sitting room, large fitted wardrobe. Second floor: small sitting room with terrace, cinema room, one laundry room and 2 large rooms which could be converted into bedrooms/bathrooms. Each floor in has its own gas boiler and the majority of rooms have a fireplace. Features, details and amenities * swimming pool * exposed wooden beams * terracotta tiles * conservatory * swimming pool * conservatory * exposed wooden beams * terracotta tiles