Real estate for sale in Umbria: house in centre of Todi

This real estate for sale in Umbria, Italy is a noble Renaissance palazzo in the historical centre of Trevi.

The Palazzo Bonaparte rises on the 10th-century ruins of a former building (still visible). Two panoramic terraces offer gorgeous views over Montefalco and Assisi. The façade is very simple and is enhanced by an imposing wooden door framed within large original brick ashlars. The most important architectural feature is the inner porch surmounted by a six-arched loggia/window. Perfectly restored in 2000, it is now a private home.

Location: historic centre of Trevi, within the Roman walls of the town; five-minute walk from main square and the Cathedral, 4km from train station and Via Flaminia, 20km from Spoleto, 25km from Assisi.

The house totals 560 square metres, the whole property around 800 square metres, with two terraces and an 80 square metre inner courtyard.

Basement: original medieval cistern to collect rain water, cellar, workshop. The whole level has been renovated and is completely dry, very well lit and hosts an art gallery. It can be used as a spa area or winery or even as a room for cultural activities.

Ground Floor: inner yard dominated by elegant loggia and fountain. From the yard you can have access into the building through five main doors. One of these leads you into a small apartment including kitchenette, bathroom and bedroom in a loft. Another entrance leads into the four rooms and two bathrooms of the ground-floor level. Gorgeous view over the valley and Montefalco. One wooden door opens towards the original stone flight of steps that run down towards the basement and library.

First Floor: living room with fireplace, wide eat-in lounge and chef’s kitchen with fireplace, laundry, a bedroom, two bathrooms, TV room, study in the loggia room, master bedroom in loft surmounting master bathroom with spa, three storage rooms, panoramic terrace.

Second Floor: large bedroom, bathroom, storage, two walk-in closets. Direct access to the main terrace.

Top Level: panoramic terrace.

Materials: highest-quality finishing, original materials, terracotta tiles, centuries-old beams, 14th-century decorated caisson ceilings in the kitchen, lime paint according to tradition, original wooden doors, restored frescoes.

Utilities: 11KW electricity, telephone switchboard, natural gas heating divided into three zones including the basement, town water, air conditioning.

Notes: some furniture included, built-in kitchen in the main building and in the small apartment

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