Holiday cottages in Italy
This beautifully restored 3-bedroom traditional country house is set amidst the dramatic and spectacular hills surrounding the medieval village of Ficulle, about 25km from the Etruscan town of Orvieto and 50km from Perugia
Holiday cottages in Italy The house sits next to a series of wonderfully preserved Etruscan caves of historical interest, where the current owners cook and enjoy al fresco dining. The property is located in beautiful mature grounds that have been expertly cultivated and lovingly maintained by expert botanist Gigliola Casaccia
Included in the sale are the country house and Etruscan caves, a separate small guest house, swimming pool and up to 5000 square metres (about 1.25 acres) of garden grounds.
This rather special property is currently a private residence, but permission has already been granted to use it as an “agriturismo” (country inn or bed & breakfast).
Our offer about Holiday cottages in Italy Tuscany
Lucca
Further land (up to a total of around 3 hectares), a further two guest apartments (each 50 square metres) and a large shed are available by separate negotiation.
This property is on the market at just €500,000, reflecting the owners’ desire for a quick sale.
Traditional country house
The land on which the house was built was originally the farmyard and farm buildings for the nearby estate. The house itself, (165 square metres), was beautifully and sympathetically restored in or just before 1980 and boasts a wealth of traditional features.
Our house for
Holiday cottages in Italy The ground floor is largely open plan and is very atmospheric thanks to the traditional stone walls, wooden features and windows. It comprises:
Kitchen (3m x 3.5m) with traditional solid chestnut units, and the “tinello” (dining area, 4m x 4m) with fireplace and French doors to the garden. The tinello opens onto a sitting room (2.5m x 3.5m) and large lounge (6m x 4m) with a heart warming traditional fireplace.
There is also a south-facing conservatory-like area with a door to the 10 metre terrace and the garden.
Offer n 123
Holiday cottages in Italy The views from the south-facing loungs, dining area and sitting room are spectacular.
There is also a double bedroom (3.5m x 3m) with fitted chestnut wardrobe and lovely windows and a “wet room” style shower-room with shower and WC.
An attractive wooden staircase leads to the first floor where a large corridor leads to two bedrooms with fitted chestnut wardrobes (3m x 3.5m and 4 x 4.5m) and a further bathroom.
The larger bedroom has a large romantic “Romeo and Juliet” style covered “loggia” (veranda) with magnificent views over the hills to the south towards Orvieto where the profile of the famous cathedral, the “Duomo di Orvieto” can be seen.
The house is served by its own water source and is heated with heating oil.
Permission has been obtained to develop the house further and add up to another 100 square metres.
|
