3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 150 sq/metres gross habitable space + 190 convertible
A delightful 3-bedroomed country house, lying in the hills between Todi and Perugia, which has recently been the subject of a careful renovation.
'Il Cipresso' is located beside the pretty village of Morcella and occupies a peaceful location in a landscape of rolling hills and vineyards. The accommodation on the first floor has been modernised in good taste, retaining a country atmosphere and offering bright and spacious living areas with modern services. Floors, doors, windows, heating and decoration are to all intents brand-new.
First floor accommodation comprises:
- Stairs and entrance hall
- Spacious living room with log-burning fire (also serving the central heating system) and doors to the south-facing balcony
- Fully-fitted kitchen with dining area and doors to the balcony
- Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Two further double bedroom to the side and rear of the house
- Bathroom
Gross area: 147 square metres
Ground floor:
- The ground floor of the house is presently used as a storage area, but detailed plans exist to convert the space, which is somewhat larger than that of the first floor, to living accommodation. This would provide two self-contained two-bedroomed apartments.
- The cost of conversion is estimated at €150,000-200,000. A local architect is available to manage the project.
Gross area: 194 square metres including garage
Garden, swimming pool and summer house:
The land amounts to 3,500 square metres (or 3/4 acre), mostly to the front of the house and comprises:
- Level south-facing terrace with raised border, shaded dining area, barbecue and outdoor lighting, to the front of the house. Views to Monte Peglia.
- 12m by 5m swimming pool with landscaped gardens, parterre, fountain and shaded sunbathing area
- Summer house,converted from former stalls, with summer kitchen, shaded terrace and changing room.
- A partly-walled barn of 90 sq/m, removed from the house to one side, providing covered parking for 3 cars
Services:
- Mains electricity and water and phone line. Broadband internet.
- Central heating, fuelled by gas (LPG) and/or log-burning stove
- Well with pump and water-softener. Automatic irrigation system for garden.
Location:
The nearby village of Morcella has a local bar and shop, whilst further shops and amenities are available at Marsciano, 6Km away. The medieval town of Todi is about 20 minutes south, Perugia, and Assisi some 30 minutes driving and Lake Trasimeno, Cortona and Siena accessible within around an hour. Rome, Ancona and Florence airports are each about 90 miles, served by good roads. Perugia airport, just 30 minutes away, offers a low-cost route to London Stansted.
In addition to being a perfect home for full-time residence, the house offers excellent potential for holiday rental, being at the centre of Umbria's many cultural attractions in an area already very popular with visitors.
