For sale cottage in countryside Piegaro Umbria

n a superb position with 27 hectares of land with water springs, XVII century estate restored with pool and solar panels for sale near Perugia. Set in 27 hectares (66 acres) of private land with natural water springs, olive groves, unspoilt woodland and stunning views, this historic former farm offers a total of 1000 square meters (10763 sq ft) of buildings preserved for centuries, including a XVII century stone house recently converted into a manor residence with terraces boasting scenic views as far as Perugia, great reception areas, an open gallery, three bedrooms, and a study or forth bedroom. The interiors have a classic rustic feel, with fine finishes, high beamed ceilings, exposed stone and brick walls, grand arches, gorgeous handmade terracotta floors throughout, combined with the latest technology, including biomass and condensing boilers, wood-burning thermos-fireplace, and solar panels for hot water. All doors and windows are in solid wood and fitted with mosquito nets. The main building also houses basement cellars, deposit rooms and three self-contained guest apartment with either one or two bedrooms. The former barn has been fully refurbished and converted into a delightful guest cottage. The landscaped garden features four fountains and a Roman-style stepped pool with a panoramic sundeck surrounded by cypress and pine trees. The agricultural land include olive groves, arable land and even the possibility to replant 1 hectare/2.5 acres of vineyard. Near the driveway, a former chapel building, approx. 150 square meters (1614) sq ft, is in need of restoration yet has great potential to be converted into living quarters with unique features has it still retains its amazing over 6 meters high ceilings and the original altar. A separate basement storage room and a woodshed are also included and offer building extension opportunities for either guest quarters, gym or spa facilities. In an enchanting corner of Umbria just 20 minutes from Trasimeno Lake and the border with Tuscany, with Lake Pietrafitta and Piegaro, with all amenities and shops, at only 3 km, make it perfect both as a charming year-round home or for relaxing vacations. A total of five units ready to live plus options to tailor and upgrade some of the annexes, either for private and exclusive use or to host tourist for their holidays. A private gravel access road is for exclusive use conferring further privacy and security to the entire estate.

PROPERTY Ref: PIE3083

Location: Piegaro, Province: Perugia, Region: Umbria

Type: 960 sq m/10763 sq ft historical farmstead featuring a traditional country house converted into manor residence and 3 guest flats, a 3-bedroom guest cottage, a former church building to be converted and upgraded, annexes and deposits, on a private plot of approx.. 27 hectares/66.7 acres

Year of construction: 1600

Year of restoration: first structural renovation 1992 – fully upgraded between 2007 and 2014

Conditions: excellent – some annexes to be converted and potential for building extensions for further 100 sq m/1076 sq ft of

Land: 27 hectares/66.7 acres of land including a 4000 sq m/1 acre park with 4 fountains, 2 ha/4.9 acres olive grove with 80 trees, 6.6 ha/16.3 acres of arable land, 16 ha/39.5 acres of forest, and 1 ha/2.471 acres vineyard to be replanted

Swimming pool: 12x5 m, depth 170-150 cm, Roman-style steps, originally build in year 2000 and fully upgraded in 2014 with a paved sundeck, a pergola and 2 outdoor showers; separate technical room equipped with three electric pumps, 2 filters, electrical panel, control unit, automatic Ph regulator

Layout of buildings:
1. Manor House 590 sq m/6350 sq ft
Ground Floor:
- laundry room, storage room, and a cellar with a 3000-liter water tank for domestic use fitted with a water softener system
- Apartment 1: living-dining room with fireplace and kitchenette, 1 double bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 2 terraces
- Apartment 2: double entrance, living room with fireplace and kitchenette, 1 double bedroom, 1 single bedroom or study, 2 bathrooms, terrace, storage room to be converted in third bedroom
First Floor:
- Apartment 3: entrance hall, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Manor Residence - duplex of approx. 300 sq m/3229 sq ft: First Floor: double living room with fireplace, formal dining room, live-in kitchen, all accessing a superb paved terrace bordering two side of the building, 1 double bedroom with ensuite; Second Floor: open gallery, hallway to 1 master bedroom with ensuite, a study/bedroom, 1 family bathroom and to 1 double bedroom with terrace and closet
2. 60 sq m/645 sq ft Former Barn/Guest House: spread over the ground floor with living-dining room with fireplace and glass doors to a panoramic pergola, eat-in kitchen, 1 toilet, 1 double bedroom with ensuite and access to a portico (by closing the portico it is possible to create a second bedroom)
3. 50 sq m/538 sq ft former church building with 6 mt heights to be restored
4. 100 sq m/1076 sq ft closed woodshed
5. 100 sq m/1076 sq ft basement deposit with 2 mt heights
6. building for spring water storage plus a separate small covered former kennel

Distance from services: 3 km