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in the midst of tranquil, idyllic farmland just minutes
outside of the medieval hilltop town of Todi in Umbria
- often compared to neighboring Tuscany for its beauty.
Crispiano
is a luxuriously renovated15th century farmhouse,
with views that extend for miles in all directions,
a different vista from every room, of medieval villages,
sunflower fields, olive trees and ancient ruins.
Crispiano is comprised of two adjacent houses, connected
by a loggia and a courtyard, with sleeping areas in
one house and living areas in the other. Featured
in Architectural Digest, this exquisite property has
four bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. There
is a large media room with a queen size sleeper sofa
and its own private bath. In addition, one of the
bedrooms has an attached sitting room with sleeper
sofa, and one has a separate sitting room with twin
beds, though these are best for occasional overnight
guests or children. A full-size swimming pool, a small
chapel, tool house and utility barn are included in
the property.
Perfect for chefs, the villa boasts a large, professionally
equipped kitchen that manages to retain its country
feel. A fireplace, sofa and dining table make this
gourmet kitchen functional and inviting. The kitchen
opens onto a large outside terrace covered by a pergola,
complete with stone mill table for dining al fresco.
The dining room has soaring cathedral ceilings with
skylights. The refectory table can seat 12 and faces
a large fireplace with a sofa and leather club chairs.
There is a formal living room and a study overlooking
the dining room.
The house is fully equipped and tastefully decorated
with simple but beautiful furniture, linens, Deruta
china, etc. Bathrooms are modern and spacious, complete
with heated towel bars. There is a beautiful working
fireplace in every room.
Two neighborhood women are available to cook delicious
authentic Italian meals on a daily or weekly basis.
Final cleaning and weekly maid service is provided;
additional maid service is available upon request.
The local property manager can provide sightseeing
tours and help arrange airport pick-ups and car rentals.
Additional amenities: dishwasher, laundry room with
washer and dryer, separate WC for help, phone, satellite
TV with English language channels. Tennis courts are
a few miles away for day and night playing; professional
instructors are available for private lessons.
Crispiano is two hours from Rome, 15 minutes from
Todi, 50 minutes from Perugia, 40 minutes from Spoleto
and 40 minutes from Assisi.
Crispiano is available year-round for short or long-term
rental. Rates vary by season. Special rates for stays
of a month or more.

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