Farmhouse-rustico in Umbria

Podere Alta Quercia dates back to the mid-18th century, and has been restored with typical materials, thus maintaining the original style of the time. The surface area of the farmhouse is approximately 478 sqm, spread over three levels, divided into two non-communicating units which can be joined as a single house. A living unit with a south-west entrance, on two levels with the possibility of being connected to the other, is composed on the ground floor of a living room with thermo fireplace, a kitchen with double visible access with pantry, the living room has access to the beautiful glazed porch with a fantastic view, a bathroom with tub and a wardrobe, a study. On the first floor we find two bedrooms, a dressing room, a bathroom with shower. An apartment with entrance to the east, composed on the ground floor of a double bedroom, a single bedroom, a bathroom, a large storage room used as a laundry and cellar, a boiler room. The first floor is accessed via an internal or external staircase, we find a living room with kitchenette with fireplace and wood stove, a bathroom with a shower. On the second floor we find a delightful attic with two double bedrooms, one with direct access to the loggia with a 360° panoramic view of the valley, a bathroom with tub and five windows. In the basement we find a cave to be restored. Outside the south-east side of the farmhouse we find a brick oven and a porch which leads via a staircase to the pergola in the garden where there is a beautiful area equipped with a barbecue and a sink area. The property includes approximately 8 hectares of land, divided into arable land, pasture, vineyard, surrounded by olive trees with approximately 250 plants producing organic olive oil, enjoying a beautiful view of the Tuscan and Umbrian countryside. Two access gates, one to the east and one to the west, a private car park. The property is surrounded by green meadows, centuries-old oak forests, fruit trees, medicinal plants, rose gardens and a small pond with beautiful water lilies. The swimming pool is heated and the dimensions are 10x5 meters with a depth of 1.20h -1.60h, a changing room and a bathroom in the area under the pool.
All necessary utilities are present. The farmhouse is supplied with electricity, water is supplied by a 70 meter deep well connected to an underground tank for water supply and irrigation. WLAN Internet, solar system with roof panels for hot water. New gas heating was installed in 2023 with LPG heating system, wood burning stoves and fireplaces. New heat pump for pool heating which was installed in 2023. The property comes with an anti-seismic certification. Class E. "E-170,945Kw/ah".
The farmhouse has been finely renovated with typical, recycled and bio-ecological materials. The restoration has restored an ancient farmhouse while maintaining the character of the 18th century buildings. Externally it has the typical exposed stone facade with historical rendering stucco, with parts of ancient plaster that fit well into the context and fully respects the rural structure of the building. The floors, framing and ceilings, structurally reinforced, were restored between 2002 and 2009, preserving wooden beams, tiles and terracotta vaults. Air ventilated roof, insulation of the perimeter walls as well as insulation of the foundations with the most recent technique, the structure has been adapted to the relevant seismic regulations making the farmhouse earthquake-proof.
This charming property will be a magnificent private residence to spend your holidays in one of the most beautiful areas of northern Umbria. However, the property would also be suitable for high-representation purposes or even for use as a main residence, to be lived in all year round, thanks to its truly comfortable spaces and its relative proximity to the village of Citt`a della Pieve. A very attractive alternative could be to include the property in the tourist rental circuits as it is divided into two apartments or to be divided into several independent apartments.
Podere Alta Quercia is located near the lovely village of Citt`a della Pieve (10 minutes by car) has excellent restaurants and all amenities. Monteleone di Orvieto, 10 min. by car, is a delightful medieval town with breathtaking panoramic views. The location is very private, but close to the A1 Autostrada del Sole motorway (12 min) and the train station (10 min.). Rome and Florence can be reached in 1 1/2 - 2 hours. To get to the house, there is 2.2 km of dirt road surrounded by meadows, centuries-old oaks, and along it you can enjoy an enchanting view. Within a 30 minute drive you can find beautiful cities such as Montepulciano, Cetona, Cortona, Arezzo, Orvieto and Perugia.
The Great Estate group carries out a technical due diligence on each property acquired, through the seller's technician, which allows us to know in detail the urban and cadastral status of the property. This due diligence may be requested by the customer at the time of a real interest in the property. Currently in category A8.
The property is owned by a private individual and the sale will be subject to registration tax according to current regulations (see private purchase costs).