Cottage for sale in Monte Tezio, Umbria, Italy

This prestigious building from 1490 was once a fortified castle, restored over four years to become an elegant and spacious home.
Once part of a huge estate, this magnificent building has been home over five centuries to the same historical family of Counts, Countesses and today of a Baron.

Well maintained since its restoration with ecological materials, eco-architecture and ventilated roof, the property enjoys 1000 sq m of living space and is organised as follows.

The lower ground floor - street level - is composed of a large entrance, a sitting room, a bedroom with an en suite bathroom and a laundry room.
The ground floor hosts the official entrance to the residence, a 65 sq m reception room with an ancient stone fireplace, an elegant sitting room, a dining room, a professional kitchen, a studio, a vaulted room with an exit to the courtyard, a cantina and a guest bathroom.
The first floor - right wing - includes a bedroom with a large dressing room and a bathroom, an additional 60 sq m bedroom developing on the entire centre section of the building and two bathrooms.
The first floor - left wing - comprises a bedroom with a dressing room, an additional bedroom and a bathroom.

Cooking enthusiasts will delight in the fully equipped kitchen, wine lovers with the cellar, luxury car fanatics with the 250 sq m underground garage and lack of dusty white roads and gardeners with the David Austin rose garden, orchard and olive grove.

The property includes an independent 65 sq m annex composed of a bedroom, a sitting room with a fireplace and a bathroom.
Moreover, there is the possibility of building a further 300 sq m on the property as a dependence, subject to the relevant permits and permissions.

The sale includes approximately 3 ha of land, with 350 olive trees in full production, fruit trees and a vegetable garden.
There is a covered pergola for dining and plenty of space for a swimming pool and helipad if required.

The property is fenced and has a full alarm system for security.

The walled garden in front of the house and annex is a wealth of David Austin roses which perfectly frame the magnificent views from the terrace.

Situated in a dominant position on the edge of Monte Tezio, just outside of Perugia.
Private, peaceful and emerged in the countryside yet close to all amenities and just 30 minutes from the airport of Perugia.
Ideal for exploring both Umbria and Tuscany, with towns such as Assisi, Gubbio and Cortona close by and views stretching as far as Monte Amiata on the other side of the Val d'Orcia.

Perugia - 12 km;
Assisi - 40 km;
Gubbio - 42 km;
Cortona - 45 km;
Rome - 185 km.

Please note all distances and measurements are approximate and, for security reasons, are not representative of the exact location of the property.
For more information on the precise location of the property and its surrounding area, please contact the listed Property Adviser.