House for sale in Umbria, in Piegaro near Lake Trasimeno

A house for sale in Umbria, Torre del Breglia is in a lovely location in Piegaro, close to Lake Trasimeno.

This restored country house covers 185 square metres and sits on 2000 square metres of land. It is accessed by a short gravel road, and all services are hooked up and running.

Torre del Breglia is a delightful property, set in an enchanted location, not isolated yet private. From the well-kept garden there are lovely views of medieval Piegaro and, in the distance, of Città della Pieve and Panicale. The house is close to Tuscany (Cetona, Chiusi, Montepulciano and Pienza) and 15km away from the A1 motorway (Fabro); shops, restaurants and schools can be found 2km away. Nearest neighbours are 200m away.

The house is recently built (1997-1999) in the traditional style, mirroring an ancient watch tower; it features staggered roofs and a great mix of rendered facade and exposed stone (reclaimed).

A beautifully constructed, earthquake proof house, it has a super interior layout, airy and well-illuminated rooms, cosy furnishings and a nice garden, well arranged and livable, not requiring too much maintenance. Outside there is a gardening shed and a swimming pool, plenty of storage and a nicely laid out garden. There is a working bread/pizza oven.

Off the hall is a wash room, while on the left hand side of the hall lies the lounge with diner and open kitchen (fully equipped, with granite top, fridge, dishwasher, oven) and a small cupboard housing the boiler. The lounge is airy and full of light, with two French doors opening to the garden. In the night area are two bedrooms and an ample bathroom with tub and shower.

Inside the tower, on the ground and first floor, is an independent apartment, also connected to the main house. It has a dining room with fully equipped kitchen on the ground floor, bedroom and en-suite bathroom. On the lower floor, with independent access from the garden, there is a study, a storage room and gym, with sauna and shower.

The house has solar panels for hot water, LPG heating system, satellite TV, broadband telephone, communal water, storage tank for rainwater, wooden stove in the lounge. Immediately ready for moving in.

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