With the gently rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside in one direction, and the expanse of lake trasimeno in the other, this estate for sale in Umbria, Italy lies just 40 minutes from Perugia and an hour from Florence, Siena and Montepulciano. It is surrounded by land of 25 hectares, of which 24 are woods with trees with the remaining hectare planted as a park. There is the option to build 1500 more square metres on another tract of land.

The fantastic estate includes an historic palazzo and a functioning agritourism facility, with commercial operations also for sale.

The palazzo covers a surface area of more than 600 square metres: the result of careful and intelligent renovations to an elegant, noble villa from the seventeenth century. The renovations involved the recovery of period materials, including the exposed wooden beams from the 1600s, and the stone and tile floors. There is an ample entrance hall, and a study, dining area, a large drawing room with fireplace, bedrooms, small apartment and a panoramic terrace of 63 square metres. An independent apartment makes up the mansard level. All floors are equipped with independent heating.

The 654 square metre agritourism operation has also been meticulously renovated, and is divided into three elegantly appointed guesthouses, of 33.5, 39.3 and 66 square metres respectively. The property includes two swimming pools, one of which offers a spectacular view of the lake. Option for partial purchase.

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