BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Handsome property dating from the 600’s situated in a panoramic setting in the district of Monteleone d’Orvieto, just below the village. The property is composed of a farmhouse of approx. 180 sqm and a guest house of 58 sqm plus wine cellars and 2.4 hectares of land.
LOCATION
The property is situated in the district of Monteleone d’Orvieto, Terni, Umbria near the border with Tuscany. The area is characterised by fragrant woodlands, olive groves and vineyards, castles and medieval villages rich in history and culture.
Monteleone d’Orvieto is within easy reach if the A1 Florence –Rome motorway. For those approaching from the south the nearest exit is Fabro.(9 kms ) and for those approaching from the north the nearest exits are Chiusi- Chianciano and Fabro.
The nearest train stations are situated in Fabro-Ficulle ( 9km ), and Chiusi-Chianciano ( 15km ) which is on the main Rome-Florence line. There are frequent trains to Rome and Florence and the journey takes just over an hour.
The nearest airports are situated in Perugia ( approx. 50km ) and Rome ( approx. 150km )
Monteleone is only 6 km from Città della Pieve, the birth place of the renaissance painter known as Perugino.
In the vicinity there are a wealth of places of interest to visit in the regions of Umbria and Tuscany such as; Orvieto, Perugia, Assisi, Lake Trasimeno, Chiusi, Cetona, the thermal baths of San Casciano dei Bagni, Montepulciano, Pienza.
DESCRIPTION
Restored Farmhouse dating from the 600’s and outbuilding. 2.4 hectares of land.
The main house, set out on three floors, has a surface of 180sqm plus loggia and terrace measuring approx. 16 sqm.
On the ground floor there is a room which is currently used as a cellar with antique wine barrels and a spacious bathroom.
The house has a characteristic external staircase leading to the principal residence set out on two levels and composed of ; two bathrooms ( one with bath and one with shower ) Two sitting rooms ( one with original fireplace ) and kitchen.
The outbuilding is currently divided into two studio apartments with kitchen corner and bathroom with shower. One is restored however the second needs to be completed.
The property has in total 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, two sitting rooms, kitchen and three cellars.
The property is surrounded by 2.4 hectares of land including an olive grove with approx. 60 trees, orchard, crop growing land, pasture and woodland. The estate is part of the agricultural zone producing saffron of città della Pieve. The current owner is a member of the co-operative of saffron producers. There are two cellars on the property carved out of the tufo rock.
In the garden surrounding the property there are a variety of Mediterranean plants and herbs such as rosemary, lavender, thyme and roses.
There is a private water source with original wash basin.
STATE OF REPAIR
Both the main house and the outbuilding were restored in the 90’s. Characteristic stone facing. Wooden beamed ceilings with terracotta tiles. Terracotta floor tiles. A central heating system has been installed and there is also a cast iron stove .
The property has been restored retaining the original characteristics .
UTILITIES
Mains water, electricity, telephone. Gas central heating system.
LAND REGISTRY DETAILS
Currently under verification
OWNERSHIP DETAILS
The property is registered in the name of an individual. A purchase tax is payable based on the cadastral value of the property. The tax is levied at 10% or 3% if it bought as a ‘first home’ .
LAND USE
Ideal as a holiday home or permanent residence.
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