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CHIOCCA

LA CHIOCCA
A Farm House In The Niccone Area In Umbria

THE SITE
The farm called "LA CHIOCCA" is located on a hill near the small city of Niccone. From its high position in an agricultural environment the property enjoys magnificent Umbrian countryside views in all directions. Getting here is easy, the exit from the super highway is only a few miles away, the property is not more than 30 minutes from Perugia- the region's capital, and approximetely 30 minutes from the cities Assisi and Cortona. Tuscany- the adjacent region is 10 km to the west.
Lake Trasimeno with it's vacation resorts, and water sport facilities is about 30 minitues away. Nearby the fashion house "Prada" has bought an old castle and hundreds of acres which are being converted into a health farm and golf club with fine restaurants and other vacation facilities.

THE HOUSE
"LA CHIOCCA" consists of two separate buildings of which one - the main house is a medieval, two storey building: The upper floor was for residence the ground floor housed stables. The second structure is an agricultural annex which is soon to be converted into dwelling, as illustrated in the plans.
The buildings have thick walls constructed with local stone, traditional terracota tiles cover the roof. The general aspect of the buildings is typical to the vernacular architecture of farm houses in Umbria. It is very simple with few elements of decoration but as a whole reflects upon the down to earth traditional way of life in the region.

THE PROJECT
During the restoration process the exterior of the houses will be kept unchanged in order to preserve the architectural character of the buildings. The interiors, however, will be altered to accommodate apartments of different sizes.The project includes the instalation of modern infrastructure and traditional finishing materials for the adaptation of the interior spaces. The division into independent apartments is flexible. The property can also be developed as two separate villas with a commom swimming pool and outdoor areas.

COMMON AREAS
The houses are equipped with a swimming pool and commom outdoor areas as shown in the site plan. There is a private gravel way leading from the main road into the plot, and an area for car parking.

THE PLOT
La Chiocca Farm is part of a greater property of some 104 ha. of nuts and cherry plantations, cultivated fields and forests. The owners will add some 2 ha. to the project here proposed. The above plot, immersed in the surrunding forest, makes an ideal secluded location.

PRICED FROM 2,500 EURO A SQUARE METER

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