Umbria, Terni, Orvieto, Italy

Nestling in 7 hectares of beautiful gardens with expansive pool and land, is this beautifully renovated 3 storey, 8 bedroom house with separate one bedroom property and outbuildings, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location in Castel Giorgio.

This wonderful property is set in an enchanted and magical place, in a unique position for panoramic views and privacy, first chosen by the Etruscans of whom there are evident traces, and later an ancient Franciscan convent, a few kilometres from the centre of Orvieto.

The buildings are all in excellent condition, renovated a few years ago, respecting the style and materials of the place, such as handmade terracotta tiles for floors and ceilings and wooden beams.

The central nucleus on several levels consists of an old church, now a dwelling, and a farmhouse connected by a bright lemon house.

The property consists of eight bedrooms, three kitchens, three spacious living rooms, two dining rooms, a large library, two large living rooms, a spa with sauna, eight bathrooms and a characteristic winter garden with a large belvedere terrace above.

Every corner of the house has its own identity, the atmosphere is cosy and totally relaxing.

In the garden, designed by a famous landscape architect, there are century-old plants, fruit trees and local essences, all in a constant evolution of colours and scents.

The property includes, in a secluded position, a dependance consisting of a spacious living area with kitchenette, large bedroom and bathroom.

There is a valuable 20 x 3m heated swimming pool with numerous relaxation areas, a garage, grottoes, a cellar and outbuildings for agricultural use.

A photovoltaic system of 10,000 kw, perfectly integrated, produces electricity both for the needs of the house and to be fed into the grid with an income for the owner of about 15,000 EUR/year. There is also a solar thermal system for the production of domestic hot water.

The property can be reached via a country road about 800m long, away from the asphalt road, and the nearest town with services is about 2.5 km away. Orvieto is about 12 km away, Lake Bolsena about 25 km, the spa town of Viterbo is about 40 minutes away and Rome is about 1 hour away.

Electricity, LPG gas, telephone and internet are provided.

REFERENCE: 243270