Property for sale in Umbria: Benedictine abbey in Perugia province

A fantastic and quite unique property - this house for sale in Umbria is a former Benedictine abbey in Perugia province.

This former 12th century Benedictine 'badia' set amidst fields of golden sunflowers in the delightful Umbrian countryside; the nearest town is Marsciano, approximately 4km, midway between Perugia and Todi.

The property is set in 5000 square metres of gardens, totally fenced, featuring nice cypresses, trees and orchards and a large outdoor pool. The interior is divided into 3 apartments, one of which is huge, and other living spaces.

The oldest piece of the house is the chapel, which has been restored and left as it was; to its side lies a cosy two-storey one-bedroom apartment overlooking the gardens and pool area. It comprises a kitchen, open fireplace and lounge area on the ground floor, bedroom with en-suite bathroom and picturesque terrace on the first floor.

Lying on the ground floor with separate accesses are a large storage room/games room, a laundry, a study, an office, the boiler room.

On the side opposite to the chapel, there is an additional self-contained apartment to let out; this apartment has a lounge/kitchen area featuring original gothic arches in the masonry and beamed ceilings, one bedroom and a bathroom.

The largest apartment lies on the first floor and is accessible through the external stairs; these lead to a nice terrace with tables and chairs and from there to the spectacular main lounge. The main lounge features terrific original timber beams and a huge open fireplace. In the apartment, which is very spacious, are five bedrooms with five bathrooms, a study/additional bedroom and a delightful white marble kitchen. The level of finishing is very high.

In the gardens lies the pool and stands a large annex, formerly a tobacco drying tower; the annex (200 square metre) can be recovered and converted into residential dwelling. The property is provided with all mains and installations are compliant with current regulations.

Fresh water is provided by two wells. A wonderful private home that could also be converted into a high-quality holiday let. For more on this property for sale in Umbria, click below.