Country house for sale in Villa Orvieto, Orvieto, Umbria

Description

A luxury property with very high level of finish and benefitting from outstanding views which makes you feel you are in the middle of the countryside and yet you have all the benefits of being in a town.

A truly outstanding and unique Italian property for sale in the exquisite town of Orvieto. Only 1 hr on the fast train from the centre of Rome, the property has all the beautiful traditional features one would wish to have in an Italian property, yet benefits from ultra modern and thoughtful design. There is 20 kw of solar panelling, a heat source pump and your own source of water with a natural spring and a well making it extremely efficient with low running costs. There is also town water. The property has underfloor heating throughout and air-conditioning in the bedrooms. Due to the outstanding level of renovation Villa Orvieto has an energy rating of A+++ and is therefore extremely well insulated. All the heavy work has been done by the current owners however you can still add your own touches and it is possible to build a pool and further guest annex as well.

Villa Orvieto sits in a dominant position with unblemished views of the landmark tower La Badia, dating from 1103, and is nestled just underneath the Duomo of Orvieto which you can easily walk to on a superb pedestrian path, "Anello della Rupe" the ring of the Rupe, which leads you from the garden up to the centre. There are 8 bedrooms in total and 9 bathrooms. The property is ideal for "telescopic living" as it can easily be used in parts and essentially offers 4 units within one beautiful house. Perfect for extended family visits. The level of finish is exceptional with outstanding terracotta tiles, beautiful wooden beams and luxurious bathrooms throughout. The main kitchen has Miele and Ilve appliances as well as an electric Aga which is incredibly rare to find in Italy.

The property is surrounded by 3 hectares of land with approximately 100 olive trees. It has electric gates and a private drive. You are 1 minute drive from a supermarket yet you feel you are immersed in the countryside. Contact us for a link to a complete property tour.