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This 16th Century post house, once inhabited by Napoleons niece, situated on the Tuscan/Umbrian border, in one of Italys most beautiful and historic regions, was completely restored in 1998 to the highest standards with all modern ameneties, whilst maintaining its original character and features. A prominent Perugian architect was employed for the project.
This property consists of the main house of 750 square mts. laid out on three floors, plus a separate garden/pool annex, an underground garage and storage area, making up a total of approx. 1200 square mts.
The ground floor comprises of an original vaulted brick entrance hall, double vaulted drawing room with a large frescoed antique stone fireplace, dining room, custom built beautifully equipped open plan kitchen and family room with fireplace, laundry room, frescoed guest cloakroom, TV cinema room, large fitted study, two double guest rooms opening directly onto the gardens, each with en suite bathroom. An elegant stone staircase leads to the upper floors.
The first floor has a magnificent master bedroom suite with a fireplace, leading onto a panoramic terrace. The frescoed bathroom also has an adjoining Jacuzzi room and there is a large dressing room with two period hand-painted wardrobes. This floor also has two further double bedrooms with an adjoining bathroom.
The third (tower) floor comprises of a double bedroom, en-suite bathroom and sitting room (studio) with stunning panoramic views. There are also 120 square mts. of attic storerooms on this level.
The house is tastefully furnished including many antiques. There is GPL fuelled under-floor heating throughout. The floors are made of locally handcrafted terracotta tiles, each room having been laid in a different design. Windows and doors are made from solid chestnut in keeping with the true character of the house. All exterior walls are in their original red brick and doubly insulated. The roof is also insulated and made from authentic old terracotta tiles externally and internally with exposed original chestnut beams. A centralised vacuum system and comprehensive burglar alarm are also installed.
In addition to the above accommodation, there are two first floor intercommunicating apartments with their own separate entrance and parking area. The apartments have an independent terrace and they are ideal for either guests or custodians.
The annex (150 square mts.) consists of a poolside loggia (60 square mts.) with an incorporated pizza oven and gas barbeque. It has spectacular views of the Umbrian countryside and is extensively used year round for al fresco dining and relaxation, a Limonaia (conservatory 30 square mts.) to enjoy the winter sun and a games room, gymnasium (60 square mts.) A bathroom with steam shower, and a garden furniture storeroom are situated in an adjacent structure .
A purpose built underground structure of approx. 120 square mts. comprising a 3 to 4 car garage, boiler room, cantina and additional store room
The 1,5 hectare professionally landscaped garden features many secular cypress and olive trees as well as a multitude of roses. There is a fully automated irrigation system fed from the propertys well. The elegant semicircular swimming pool with a period fountain completes the symmetrical rear garden. Another stone and brick fountain is situated in the driveway centered in front of the main entrance to the house.
With this unique and rare Tuscan country home the architect has successfully achieved the perfect harmony between the 16th century and the modern technology of today.
TYPE Old casa padronale with annex, land and pool
CONDITION Completely restored. Luxury finishes and materials
LOCATION Slightly hilly position. Lovely views onto the Tuscan hills
MUNICIPALITY Castiglion del Lago
PROVINCE Perugia
REGION Umbria
SIZE 1000 square metres (10763 square feet)
ROOMS 20
BEDROOMS 9
BATHROOMS 9
FEATURES Old stone constructed, old terracotta or parquet flooring, old stone fireplace, arches, ceilings with wooden beams and terracotta tiles, loggia, old wood-burning oven, porch, Jacuzzi bath tub.
LAND 15000 square metres of fenced land with irrigation system.
GARDEN Yes, with secular plants and trees.
ANNEX Yes, an annex of 150 square metres with gym, limonaia, loggia and barbecue.
ACCESS Short and easy white road
POOL Yes, beautiful with semicircular shape
ELECTRICITY Yes, already connected
WATER Yes, private well
GAS Yes, LPG gas tank
HEATING Yes, under floor heating
TELEPHONE Yes, already connected
NEAREST TOWNS
Castiglion del Lago (8,2km; 8); Terontola (16km;17), Montepulciano (18km; 16); Cortona (22,9km; 23); Pienza (31km; 30); Montalcino (55km; 53); Arezzo (62km, 47); Anghiari (65km; 1h 8); Siena (73km; 1h 8); San Gimignano (113km; 1h 39); Firenze (119km; 1h 13).
NEAREST AIRPORTS
Perugia SantEgidio (60km; 45); Firenze Peretola (133km; 1h 20); Forlμ (181km; 2h 16); Ancona Falconara (185km; 2h 43); Roma Ciampino (192km; 1h 52); Roma Fiumicino (208km; 2h 10), Rimini Miramare (212km; 2h 28); Bologna Marconi (222km ; 2h 4).
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