About the property

The main property currently comprises of a two storey restored farmhouse of 360 sqm. and its used as a single family house. Further there is a 65 sqm. restored barn currently used as a hobby/garage area with fireplace, having all services connected and easily transformed into an independent annexe. On the ground floor of the main house you find a large sitting room with fireplace, a dining kitchen with fireplace, dining hall and furtherlarge sitting room, 1 bathroom and several storage spaces. There is also a large portico leading from the kitchen area. An internal staircase lead to the first floor which includes 5 bedrooms(4 double, 1 single), 2 bathrooms and a large study/bedroom 6,also with access via external staircase and balcony loggia. The property has been restored throughout utilising traditional terracotta floors and open chestnut beams and enjoys spectacular views across the Umbrian verdant countryside, giving the rooms plenty of light. Dining loggia with views across vineyards to the City of Orvieto.Repair StateThe house is structurally in excellent condition, as it has been beautifully renovated in keeping with an eye to the history of the building but with all modern facilities and comforts.AmenitiesThe property already has all services such as mains electricity and propane gas(underground tank). All the services comply with regulations. With regards to the water the house is supplied by a new 65 metre borehole with further shallow well for pool and irrigation.Irrigation for the grounds is provided by pop-up sprinklers with micro-processor control.The house is wired for Cat.6 network with high speed radio internet available. There is also a 'cantina' cellar. The property is enclosed with fencing and has electronically operated cast iron entrance gates with camera access control.Land Registry DetailsThe property is regularly registered and is all perfectly in order.Ownership DetailsThe owner is a private individual. A purchase tax is payable on the cadastral value of the property levied at 10% or 3% for those who obtain official residency in the district where the property is located within 18 months from the signing of the deed of sale.Potential Land UseThis property would make a fantastic holiday home, just a perfect place to enjoy the quiet and piece that the Umbrian countryside offers, but could be also a family home for someone who wants to move to Italy and start a new life.It is possible to create a large pool and buy more land.LocationThe property is situated in the beautiful and tranquil Benano valley, just 10 minutes from Orvieto, famous for its wine and the Cathedral with the Signorelli frescoed chapel. The farmhouse is close to many wonderful Umbrian and Tuscan artistic and historic location such as Perugia, Todi, the Lake of Bolsena, the beautiful seaside of Argentario . Roma Airport is only 1hour and 45 min. driving distance and so is Florence. Orvieto Station 15 minutes (fast trains to Roma 51 minutes)