Property for sale in Umbria - substantial farmhouse with medieval origins, currently being run as a successful holiday residence

This Property for sale in Umbria is a handsome old farmhouse, which would make an excellent B&B, agriturismo or holiday-apartment business. It has been tastefully restored to a hight standard and is set in a large plot of land (35,000 square metres / 3.5 hectares / approx 8 acres)in the attractive rolling countryside between Perugia and Umbertide.

There is lots of medieval architecture in this area and the immediate vicinity is studded with ancient castles (such as the one at Antognolla) and medieval towers. Access to the property is excellent, thanks to a well-made road, and land the surrounding the property is planted with woodland and an olive grove.

The farmhouse is medieval in origin and has an unusual watchtower, which was carefully restored less than a year ago, as well as three spacious apartments/flats with a total living area of around 400 sq m, 300 of which is useable. In addition, there are several utility rooms on the ground floor, housing a water treatment system, a swimming-pool filtration system and the central heating boilers for the property. Here, there is also a large room of approximately 50 sq m, known as the Green Stable, which has an adjoining kitchen and bathroom.

Close to the main building stand two restored annexes that have been converted into independent holiday dwellings. The property is arranged as follows:

Cantina - originally a cellar and stable, this ground-floor apartment has thick, cooling stone walls and comprises a large living room, open-plan kitchen/diner, a double bedroom and a bathroom. Total living area - approximately 45 sqm.

Casa this is the largest apartment, measuring approximately 140 sqm arranged over two levels. The accommodation includes a sitting/living room with handsome stone fireplace, a large kitchen which would have been the nucleus of the original building and has features dating back to the 15th century, two large double bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Soffitta (loft) - this apartment consists of a large living room with a kitchen/diner, a double bedroom and a bathroom. Total living area - approximately 70 sq m.

Porcilaia - an independent annex measuring approximately 35 sq m with a small kitchen, a double bedroom and a bathroom. There is an old bread oven nearby. This appartment has views down into a wooded valley.

Essiccatoio (drying-house) - a second independent annex measuring approximately 60 sq m, overlooking the swimming pool. There is a kitchen, a living room, a double bedroom and a bathroom. This apartment is suitable for people with disabilities.

The comples has a beautiful open-air swimming pool measuring 14 metres by 6 metres, surrounded by handsome stone terracing. Towards the valley, there lies a wood with olive trees, holms and oaks.

The property has been run as a holiday letting business for several months and there is already an established base of clientele and contacts from which to build the business.

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