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The stone farmhouse is a typical rural Umbrian
construction, with ceilings of chestnut and
elm beams and a tiled terracotta floor.
Completely renovated with the utmost respect
it is characterized by a tower dating back
to 1200 with additions in 1700 when it became
habitable.
Outside there is an oven where bread was once
baked and inside the antique elm manger can
still be admired; there are also two stone
fireplaces from 1700 which are used for cooking
and also warmth during the long winter nights.
The house is encircled by an portico, where
animals were once bred to support the family. In
the kitchen there is another fireplace with
a majestic wooden beam and a selection of copper
utensils used by the typical Umbrian family
(a bed-warming pan, bowls to make jam and conserves,
etc), a spinning wheel dating back to 1700
used by women to spin wool and weave cloth
at home; an antique dish-washer is also in
the kitchen; in the 2 bathrooms beautiful basins
one in travertino the other in marble made
in 1700
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The floor area is around 200 meters squared,
divided into ground floor and first floor,
which is reached by a small outdoor staircase
typical of antique country residences.
The farmhouse is furnished with antique furniture
from 1600 to 1800 which perfectly complements
the ambience. A collection of small paintings
portraying birds decorates the walls, there
is also an ancient framed document detailing
the sale of some land and a sewing machine
which evoke times gone by. There are
also antique lamps and iron wall fixtures,
a dresser from 1600, a wardrobe and a table
from 1800, antique bed frames – everything
in this house has a history.
The farmhouse comprises:
- Bedrooms (for a total of 7), all fully furnished
- 2 bathrooms equipped with shower
- ground floor living room with fireplace from
1700, TV and sofa
- room on the upper floor with fireplace from
1700, sofa and games table
- large, well-equipped kitchen (4 cooking rings,
oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher) and a fireplace
which evokes country cooking
- outhouse with laundry (washing machine, ironing
board and iron)
- outside barbeque and small fountain
- ancient wood oven
- portico equipped with tables, chairs and
chaise longe
- large garden perfect for outdoor activity,
with a bench from 1800 from which the enchanting
view can be admired.
- 15x6 swimming pool with large solarium and
lawn, equipped with sun beds, umbrellas, tables
and external shower. Also equipped with
changing room and bathroom with hot shower
- ample private parking close to the house
The large living room with original fireplace,
the kitchen also equipped with fireplace on the
ground floor and a further room with fireplace
from 1700 on the upper floor allow typical produce
from the area to be prepared, and in the cold
winters the re-discovery of the homely atmosphere
of years gone by.
Surrounded by the countryside, far from danger
and noise, the farmhouse is ideal for families
with small children, the elderly and anyone who
seeks a quiet and relaxing holiday and the convenience
of the vicinity of the village center and the
most beautiful cities and Umbrian villages. |
