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840,000 €

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Todi (Perugia)

286 m²

11 rooms

4 bedrooms

- Highly energy-efficient country villa with swimming pool and 6,480 square metre private garden, just 5 km from Todi. Surface area of 286 square metres including the villa, guest house and annex, plus a 27 square metre canopy. In a secluded hillside location, with excellent privacy and views of Todi and the Umbrian hills. Geographic position In one of the most fascinating areas of Umbria, there's an elegant and charming villa, where traditional architectural style is combined with design that focuses on comfort and latest-generation energy efficiency. Surrounded by greenery and perfectly integrated into the landscape, the property has been designed to offer maximum sustainability, autonomy and living comfort in every season. Home automation, a photovoltaic system, heat pumps, thermal insulation and an electric charging station are just some of the elements that make this residence a rare example of a technologically advanced and energy-efficient country villa. Eco & Style Country Villa is located on a hill, about 5 km from Todi (10 minutes by car), one of the most charming villages in Umbria, known for its historical and artistic heritage and for its quality of life. Immersed in the quiet of the countryside, in a private but not isolated setting, the property enjoys excellent privacy surrounded by rolling hills with olive groves and cultivated fields and with a view of Todi. The nearest town is Ponterio, just 3 km away, where all the main services for daily life (supermarkets, shops, bars, etc.) can be found. The location is ideal for those who want to live in contact with nature, while remaining close to the main historic centres of Umbria and central Italy: Perugia (42 km), Orvieto (37 km), Spoleto (47 km) and Assisi (58 km) can be reached in 45 minutes by car, while Rome is about 130 km away (an hour and a half by car) and can also be reached via the E45 motorway, just 3 km away. The international airport of Umbria (Perugia) is about 40 km away and can be reached in half an hour by car. Rome Ciampino airport is about 147 km (1 hour and a half) away, Rome Fiumicino 160 km (2 hours), while Florence airport is about 190 km away, a journey of just over two hours. Description of buildings The property consists of the villa, with a surface area of 220 square metres on two levels, the dependance of 33 square metres, an annex of 33 square metres, for a total of 286 square metres gross, to which is added a shed of 27 square metres with an adjacent small technical room of 2.5 square metres. Villa - 220 square metres 9 rooms - 3 bedrooms - 4 bathrooms Ground floor: - Living/dining room with fireplace - kitchen - large hallway with staircase to upper floor - laundry room - bathroom. First floor: - hallway/small living room with fireplace - bedroom with small study and en-suite bathroom - bedroom with en-suite bathroom - further bedroom - bathroom. Annex - 33 sq. M. 1 room - 1 bathroom Outbuilding - 33 sq. M. 1 room - 1 bathroom. Shed 27 sq. M. Technical room 2.5 sq. M. State and finishing The villa has been renovated with great care and is in excellent condition, ready to move into. The exterior has clean, simple lines, with light-coloured plaster, white-painted wooden window frames and traditional roof tiles, in perfect harmony with the surrounding environment. The architecture is reminiscent of the typical style of Umbrian country houses, but with refined details that give the property a contemporary and welcoming touch. The interior of the villa perfectly combines the charm of rural Umbrian homes with comfort and functionality. The handmade terracotta floors and ceilings with wooden beams and exposed tiles recall the local architectural tradition. The interior finishes are of an excellent standard, with light-coloured walls that enhance the natural brightness. The living area is large and welcoming, enriched by the presence of a fireplace and architectural details of sober taste. The kitchen is spacious, well organised and finished with quality materials. The bedrooms are bright and characterised by a pleasant stylistic continuity, while the bathrooms are modern and essential. The annexe has modern and bright rooms, with an elegant contrast between polished concrete surfaces, exposed brick walls and ceilings with bleached wooden beams, creating a modern atmosphere with references to tradition. The large bedroom has an open-plan bathroom area with a large walk-in shower and industrial-style details such as pendant lamps and black metal structures. The area is well ventilated and illuminated by large windows overlooking the garden. The completely renovated annex consists of a multipurpose room and a bathroom with shower. The interior spaces are simple but well-finished, with modern fittings and a neutral colour palette, which gives the rooms brightness and a clean look The floors are in stone-effect porcelain stoneware laid diagonally, while the walls are plastered and painted white, with double-pitched ceilings that amplify the perception of space. The bathroom is well finished, with light grey stoneware wall tiles, wall-mounted sanitary ware and a glass shower cubicle. The annex is a useful space that supports the main house. External areas Eco & Style Country Villa is surrounded by private grounds of 6,480 square metres, including the footprint of the buildings, completely fenced, used as a garden and equipped with an automatic irrigation system. An elegant handmade terracotta staircase leads to the main entrance and the mature garden, embellished with bushes of rosemary, lavender, olive, laurel, holm oak, leylines and cypress, which guarantee privacy and a relaxing atmosphere. In the garden we find the swimming pool, measuring 12 x 5-7 metres, and a carport located at the entrance to the property, along a tree-lined driveway that enhances the access. Services and utilities - Home automation system: the villa is equipped with a modern integrated home automation system that allows remote control of all the main functions via an app: security (alarm and external camera), comfort (heat pump, heating, thermal system), energy (photovoltaic) and access (video intercom) - independent Adsl connection, guaranteed by a dedicated antenna - thermal insulation - photovoltaic system with 20 panels for a total power of 14.4 kWh (installed in 2022) - heat pump - latest generation Lpg thermal boiler, installed as a backup system for the heat pump in case of need or failure - 2,000 litre drinking water tank with autoclave, water softener and water purifier - air conditioners with hot/cold function - independent wi-fi system - alarm system - video intercom - steel anti-intrusion shutters on the first floor of the house and grilles on the ground floor (also in the annexes) - swimming pool equipped with a cover for protection during the months when swimming is not possible and a second filter pump to support the main system - Complete outdoor lighting system, with lights dedicated to the swimming pool, the canopy and the access road - Carport for parking, complete with charging station for electric vehicles. Use and potential uses Eco & Style Country Villa is the ideal solution for those looking for a second home in Umbria, immersed in the quiet of the countryside but just a few minutes from one of the region's most fascinating historic centres, such as Todi, and close to other important cities of art such as Orvieto, Perugia, Spoleto and Assisi. The private but easily accessible location, the excellent exposure, the well-kept garden with swimming pool and the high-quality finishings make the farmhouse perfect for spending long holidays in every season of the year, in the name of relaxation, nature and discovery of the cultural beauties of central Italy. The property is also perfectly suited to being included in the high-end weekly rental market, thanks to its characteristics and its proximity to popular tourist destinations.

1,100,000 €

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Baiano di Spoleto (Perugia)

690 m²

25 rooms

6 bedrooms

- Charming estate with restored 16th-century historic villa, ancient dovecote tower, private chapel, agricultural outbuildings with the possibility of change of use to a dwelling and about 14 hectares of land with garden, arable land and small olive grove. Ideal as a location for events and manifestations or as a luxurious private residence. Possibility of building a swimming pool. Geographic position In the heart of Umbria, surrounded by woods and olive groves, stands Villa Galileo, an elegant noble residence dating from the 16th century with a fascinating history. It was here that Galileo Galilei stayed on his way to Rome, and splendid frescoes depicting the cycle of the seasons were commissioned for the occasion, with enigmatic symbols and highly valuable artistic details. Situated on the edge of a small town, a reference point for daily shopping, the villa is only 8 km from Spoleto, one of the region's best-loved historic centres, famous for the Festival of the Two Worlds, From the villa, it is possible to reach Todi (37 km) and Assisi (52 km) in about 40 minutes by car, Perugia (69 km) in less than an hour and Orvieto (74 km), in about 1 hour and a quarter. Rome is only 120 km away and can be easily reached either by car or by train (thanks to the train station located just 500 metres from the property), in about an hour and a half. The nearest airport is Perugia, 60 km away (45 minutes by car), while the airports of Rome Ciampino (138 km) and Rome Fiumicino (154 km) can be reached in about 1 hour three quarters. Description of buildings The property consists of the main villa (690 square metres net), the dovecote tower (52 square metres net), an annex with private chapel (82 square metres net) and a further annex for agricultural use (40 square metres net), for a total net surface area of 864 square metres. The villa was first built in the 16th century as a hunting lodge around two pre-existing dovecote towers. Other rooms were later added, incorporating one of the two towers and transforming the building into an elegant noble country villa, with a private chapel and two buildings used for agricultural purposes. Among the events that took place over the centuries in the villa, the most important is certainly the stay of Galileo Galilei who, on his way to Rome, stopped at the property at the invitation of the owner. On the occasion of this important event, the owner commissioned the valuable frescoes that we can still admire today. Manor Villa - 759 sqm on 3 levels + balcony 15 rooms - 6+2 bedrooms - 10 bathrooms The villa is on three levels and has been recently restored. Thanks to the ample space available, it lends itself to both private and tourist accommodation use as a location for events. Ground floor - large double-height entrance hall - large living room with cross-vaulted ceiling, fireplace, a fountain with traces of frescoes and, on the ground floor, a gutter feeding water from the private spring; - large room (approx. 50 sqm) currently used as a warehouse, with the possibility of changing its use to a kitchen, with water and gas connections already in place - large double room (approx. 100 sqm) currently used as a warehouse, but with the possibility of changing its use into a living/living/dining room; - hallway; - 3 bathrooms; - 3 storage rooms; - column prepared for the installation of a lift to connect with the 2 upper floors. First Floor - Large living room with adjacent small room with water connection already prepared, for the installation of a kitchen; - room in which Galileo Galilei stayed, with frescoes, used as a study; - large room (approx. 27 sq m) with en-suite space already prepared for the installation of a bathroom; - room with mezzanine (usable as an additional room) and en-suite bathroom; - large room (approx. 50 sqm) with fireplace, en-suite room already prepared for the installation of a bathroom for the disabled and direct access to the rear garden; - column prepared for the installation of a lift. Second floor - large living room with frescoes, fireplace (approx. 33 sqm) and balcony of approx. 13 sqm - bedroom with hallway and en-suite bathroom; - bedroom with adjacent room (in correspondence of the ancient dovecote tower incorporated in the villa) already prepared for the installation of a kitchen or convertible into an additional bedroom or study. - bathroom on the upper floor of the tower (accessible by a steel staircase from the compartment below); - further bedroom with mezzanine, which can be used as an additional bedroom and en-suite bathroom; - utility room with provision for service bathroom; - column prepared for the installation of a lift. From the hallway of the room in the left wing of the villa, a small bridge leads to the second dovecote tower, not incorporated in the villa. Torre Colombaia - 58 sqm gross + 23 sqm terrace - To be internally renovated 2 rooms The dovecote tower, which is in excellent structural condition, has a basement with tall, slender arches that once served as the entrance to the property. The building still retains its original finishings and houses a room with large arched windows on all four sides, measuring approximately 30 sqm gross, a further room measuring approximately 28 sqm gross on the upper floor and, on the top level, a terrace measuring 23 sqm. Annexe with chapel - 90 sqm gross - To be restored 8 rooms In front of the villa is a small chapel, built in 1623 and dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary. The church is still consecrated and for private use. To the rear of the church we find a storeroom and a wood-burning oven, followed by 6 further rooms, also for storeroom use. This building, in need of restoration, can be subject to change of use, with the possibility of creating further rooms or a spa. Additional agricultural annexe - 44 sqm gross - to be renovated 1 room At the rear of the villa we find a further building, also for agricultural use, with a gross area of 44 sqm on one level. Also for this building, to be restored, a change of use is possible in order to create living space. The surface area is calculated on the basis of the net floor area including interior partitions and increased by a 10% incidence for load-bearing walls. State and finishing Carefully restored, the villa offers ample space ideal both as a private residence and as an exclusive venue for events, cultural retreats and representation activities. The rooms and other spaces on the first and second floors have not yet been used. The only work to be completed is the choice and laying of the floors in the two large storerooms on the ground floor (for which a change of use is possible) and the choice and laying of some sanitary ware in the bathrooms. Villa Galileo is of particular historical and architectural interest, as it retains its original 16th-century layout substantially unchanged. In the 17th century it was the seat of an important cultural coterie, to which the Dutchman Giovanni van Ekh, one of the promoters of the Accademia dei Lincei, was a guest of Benedetto Gelosi. The austere and elegant main façade, facing north-west, towards the valley, is adorned by the beautiful portal framed by pilasters and surmounted by the balcony on which a French door framed by 18th-century style mouldings opens. The entrance hall preserves a beautiful wooden ceiling with decorations and coats of arms of the family and the Municipality of Spoleto. In the adjoining hall there is a fireplace with, to its right, a fountain with traces of frescoes and, to the left, a gutter on the ground that draws water from a private spring located in the land uphill. In the room where Galilei slept, during the recent restoration, some paintings representing the cycle of the seasons were brought to light, with a pavilion vault decorated in faux marble, with other bucolic allegories and the signs of the zodiac in the centre. In the window recess, St. Francis receives the stigmata at the top and hunting scenes at the side. In the hall on the second floor is a beautiful stone fireplace, engraved with the coat of arms of the Gelosi, surrounded by the motto Quid. Quid. Agis. Pruder. Agis. Et. Respices. Finem. And two interesting frescoes depicting the Tower of Babel and the Story of Noah's Ark, by a painter called the Spaniard (a pupil of Spaniard). The tall and elegant dovecote tower outside the villa,which is in excellent structural condition, once served as the entrance, and is crowned by a cornice and fine 18th-century decorations. The base of the building consists of slender passage arches surmounted by string-course cornices. In axis with these are the openings of the upper level, which have a triangular tympanum. Also in the chapel, built in 1623 and dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary,.we find valuable frescoes, also attributed to the Spaniard. The Colombaia Tower is in excellent structural condition and only needs internal rebuilding. The two agricultural outbuildings are in need of renovation. External areas The sale includes approximately 14 hectares of private land, of which about 13 hectares are arable land, with a small olive grove and 2 natural water springs. The arable land extends around the villa, one half in a flat area and the other in a slightly steep area. Both areas are easy to farm and in excellent exposure for starting new crops. The subsoil is rich in water and, since the valley is a compluvium, most of it comes to the surface thanks to one of the two springs, located in the centre of the land. The water, which flows steadily, is channelled into a pipe that runs all the way into the villa, and then into an ancient 140-metre-long fishpond. From there it ends up underground or in the old municipal ditch until it reaches the Marroggia. This water was used from 1900 until 2021 by the State Railways, first to power steam trains and then to bring water to Spoleto station. The parcel returned to the owners in 2022 and they are the only ones who are familiar with the water management mechanism designed by Fs in 1900. To date, all agricultural land is served by irrigation pipes. The soils are extremely well drained, preventing waterlogging that is harmful to crops. In the past, much of the land was used for vines, then, no longer being able to cope with an activity that was not considered the main source of livelihood, the vines were dismantled in favour of simple crops such as field beans, barley and cereals. Part of the arable land is now cultivated with alfalfa, while the remainder contains a small olive grove of about 150 trees, fruit trees and, in rotation, an area used to grow tulips, pumpkins and sunflowers, since every year, important themed festivals are held on the property, attracting thousands of participants from all over central Italy. The land is analysed every year in order to rotate the various crops and the latest scientific soil analysis report is available. Around the villa there is an area rich in breccia, which is useful as a sub-base to create small pedestrian paths. Approximately 4 hectares + 2 hectares of land (including the villa and olive trees) are fenced off with netting and chestnut poles. The property has as many as 4 potential entrances, offering further versatility depending on its use and ample space for parking. It is possible to build a swimming pool on the land (by requesting the appropriate authorisation). Use and potential uses Thanks to its position and characteristics, Villa Galileo is a wonderful private residence, ideal for those looking for a place to live in contact with nature and at the same time not isolated, with the convenience of having all the services necessary for daily life close at hand. Naturally, the villa would also be perfect as a luxury relais (thanks to the rooms already available and those that could be created in the agricultural annexes), to be combined with a restaurant business (in the large spaces on the ground floor, already set up), or even as a multipurpose space in which to host cultural events, religious ceremonies (thanks to the presence of the fully frescoed chapel), concerts in the garden, seasonal agricultural events such as the sunflower park, the pumpkin event in October and the tulip event in spring, or even cooking shows and masterclasses, as well as the organisation of permanent spaces with the help of universities.

Purchase prestigious residences Castel Ritaldi: 1 properties for sale