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5 Bed Villa for sale

Pietralunga, Perugia, Umbria, Italy

£623,656 *  [€725,000]

5 Bed Villa for sale

Pietralunga, Perugia, Umbria, Italy

£623,656 *  [€725,000]

Property Details


  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Habitable space: 420 m2

Full Description


Exquisite villa combining traditional character with all modern comforts, set in the Umbrian countryside.

Beautiful stone villa, retaining all the original charm, with exquisite stonework, barrelled ceilings, Chestnut wooden beams and terracotta floors. The house is spacious and relaxed with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and it sits comfortably in over 8,000 sqm (2 acres) of land with wonderful countryside views. With absolute privacy, this is offered as one, magnificent family home.

The ground floor features a magnificent double-height, spacious stone living area with enormous fireplace and additional galleried living space, which leads through to a stunning covered terrace with commanding views over the valley below. On this level are also three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Downstairs is the beautifully equipped kitchen, open onto the dining area with an excellent space outside for dining 'al fresco'. And a bedroom and bathroom with direct access to the upper terrace and garden through double doors affording independent access. Upstairs, in the ancient medieval watchtower, is the impressive master suite (40 sqm), with stunning ceiling, beams, and private en suite. The views are outstanding.

The terrace looks out to the south-facing swimming pool (12m x 6m) and sun deck. The outside area is well lit and it is particularly magical in the evenings to watch the sunsets.

The house has undergone an extensive transformation over recent years, using high quality materials and with a very well-thought out layout to create an beautiful relaxing home retaining the rustic feel but with all modern comforts.

The house has good car access and plenty of parking through a gated driveway and an integral garage. The house sits in a secluded spot at the end of a country lane. There is central heating and all electrics, plumbing etc are new. All services connected. The house is ideally located for easy reach of restaurants and shops within three kilometres. The enchanting walking trails that this beautiful area has to offer are also close by.

The Umbrian countryside is delightful. Pietralunga (3 km) is a lovely Umbrian medieval hilltop village which has been perfectly preserved. There you will find most conveniences, with two good supermarkets selling quality local produce including locally found truffle products. There are banks with ATM, the Post Office, numerous friendly bars, good restaurants, an excellent bakery and a fresh pasta shop. Visit the Friday market in the piazza for a taste of Italian rural life. Montone (15 km) is designated as one of Italy's "Prettiest Small Towns" and is home to the Umbria Film Festival (August) and several highly recommended restaurants. Perugia (50 km) is the artistic, youthful, cultural capital of Umbria and is home to Umbria Jazz (July) and the closest airport. Rich in cultural heritage, there's so much to see in this amazing city. Other notable places to visit include Assisi, Monterchi, Spoleto, Arezzo, Rome and all the places in between. It is possible to be in Florence or Siena within 2 hours.

Distances: Pietralunga 3 km, Montone 15 km, Perugia (airport) 55 km, Fano (beaches) 75 km, Florence 150 km, Siena 150 km, Rome (airport) 250 km.

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