£2,461,168
10 bed property for sale
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£2,461,168
€2,950,000 (€340/sq. ft)
10 bed property for sale
Località Meltina, Città di Castello, Italy10 beds
9 baths
8,686 sq. ft
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Property location
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Nearby amenities
- St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School 734.4 miles
- Portal House School 734.4 miles
- Dover Western Docks 734.7 miles
- Dover Eastern Docks 734.7 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
Between Roman History And Design: An Exclusive Villa In The Umbrian Hills
Between Roman History and Design: An Exclusive Villa in the Umbrian Hills
Set on a gentle hillside on the outskirts of Città di Castello, this prestigious property enjoys a private, panoramic position, just five minutes from the town and its main amenities. The estate comprises a main villa of 807 sqm, a second house of 70 sqm, and a 90 sqm building containing garages and the caretaker’s accommodation, for a total area of 967 sqm. Around 2 hectares of land, including a park and swimming pool, surround the buildings.
History and Architecture by a Renowned Designer
Once used as a convent in the 18th century, the residence stands on the site of ancient Roman remains and contains a mosaic floor dating from the 1st century ad, which has been restored and protected by the Archaeological Heritage Authority.
In the 1980s, Japanese designer Kazuhide Takahama oversaw renovation works that gave the interiors their distinctive character. Historic structures sit alongside asymmetrical arches, oval windows and contemporary features, creating an ensemble of notable architectural value.
The Main Villa’s Interiors
The villa is arranged over four levels and is entered through a stone portal that leads to a spacious 16th-century corridor with vaulted ceilings. Wooden floors, including herringbone-patterned flooring, tall windows and glazed openings enhance the natural light and views over the park.
The reception rooms include an original chapel and a spacious living room with a fireplace, direct access to the garden and a wall finished in gold leaf. The dining room and kitchen, which also opens onto the outdoors, complete the areas designed for entertaining, alongside a pantry, two guest bathrooms and utility rooms.
A wood-clad staircase, framed by vaulted ceilings, connects the rooms of the residence. The main sleeping area comprises four bedrooms with wardrobe areas, a bathroom and a panoramic study. Parquet flooring, large windows and views over the greenery and hills also characterise this part of the house.
The top level retains the most distinctive features of Takahama’s design, with asymmetrical arches and oval openings framing the landscape. It contains two further bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dressing room, a sitting room and a room prepared for a kitchen. The layout offers the possibility of creating an additional independent residential unit.
The Roman Mosaic and Historic Rooms
The basement contains the room with the Roman mosaic, a distinctive feature of the property. There are also three rooms with characteristic 19th-century brick vaults and a wine cellar.
Direct access connects these rooms to the swimming pool area, linking the villa’s historic spaces with the garden.
The Second House, Garages and Caretaker’s Accommodation
The 70 sqm second house is arranged over two levels and reflects the character of traditional country homes. It comprises a kitchen, living room, dining room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an attic and a dressing room. An outdoor wood-fired oven stands beside the entrance staircase.
A further building, with a total area of 90 sqm, houses four heated garages with a guest bathroom and the caretaker’s accommodation, comprising a living room with kitchenette, two bedrooms and a bathroom. A small vegetable garden completes this part of the property.
The Park and Outdoor Spaces
The park surrounds the residence with mature trees, ornamental shrubs and extensive lawns, enhanced by a majestic centuries-old oak. Paths edged with terracotta paving connect the buildings and lead to shaded spots and panoramic viewpoints over the valley.
An ornamental pond with water lilies and stone paths enhances the entrance garden. A pergola and areas for outdoor dining provide secluded spaces in which to enjoy the greenery, while a well-preserved 16th-century well further attests to the history of the residence.
The Panoramic Swimming Pool
The heated swimming pool, measuring 16 × 9 metres with a maximum depth of 3 metres, occupies a panoramic position overlooking the valley. The area is completed by changing rooms, a gym and white marble bathrooms, all set within the privacy of the park.
Between Roman History and Design: An Exclusive Villa in the Umbrian Hills
Set on a gentle hillside on the outskirts of Città di Castello, this prestigious property enjoys a private, panoramic position, just five minutes from the town and its main amenities. The estate comprises a main villa of 807 sqm, a second house of 70 sqm, and a 90 sqm building containing garages and the caretaker’s accommodation, for a total area of 967 sqm. Around 2 hectares of land, including a park and swimming pool, surround the buildings.
History and Architecture by a Renowned Designer
Once used as a convent in the 18th century, the residence stands on the site of ancient Roman remains and contains a mosaic floor dating from the 1st century ad, which has been restored and protected by the Archaeological Heritage Authority.
In the 1980s, Japanese designer Kazuhide Takahama oversaw renovation works that gave the interiors their distinctive character. Historic structures sit alongside asymmetrical arches, oval windows and contemporary features, creating an ensemble of notable architectural value.
The Main Villa’s Interiors
The villa is arranged over four levels and is entered through a stone portal that leads to a spacious 16th-century corridor with vaulted ceilings. Wooden floors, including herringbone-patterned flooring, tall windows and glazed openings enhance the natural light and views over the park.
The reception rooms include an original chapel and a spacious living room with a fireplace, direct access to the garden and a wall finished in gold leaf. The dining room and kitchen, which also opens onto the outdoors, complete the areas designed for entertaining, alongside a pantry, two guest bathrooms and utility rooms.
A wood-clad staircase, framed by vaulted ceilings, connects the rooms of the residence. The main sleeping area comprises four bedrooms with wardrobe areas, a bathroom and a panoramic study. Parquet flooring, large windows and views over the greenery and hills also characterise this part of the house.
The top level retains the most distinctive features of Takahama’s design, with asymmetrical arches and oval openings framing the landscape. It contains two further bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dressing room, a sitting room and a room prepared for a kitchen. The layout offers the possibility of creating an additional independent residential unit.
The Roman Mosaic and Historic Rooms
The basement contains the room with the Roman mosaic, a distinctive feature of the property. There are also three rooms with characteristic 19th-century brick vaults and a wine cellar.
Direct access connects these rooms to the swimming pool area, linking the villa’s historic spaces with the garden.
The Second House, Garages and Caretaker’s Accommodation
The 70 sqm second house is arranged over two levels and reflects the character of traditional country homes. It comprises a kitchen, living room, dining room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an attic and a dressing room. An outdoor wood-fired oven stands beside the entrance staircase.
A further building, with a total area of 90 sqm, houses four heated garages with a guest bathroom and the caretaker’s accommodation, comprising a living room with kitchenette, two bedrooms and a bathroom. A small vegetable garden completes this part of the property.
The Park and Outdoor Spaces
The park surrounds the residence with mature trees, ornamental shrubs and extensive lawns, enhanced by a majestic centuries-old oak. Paths edged with terracotta paving connect the buildings and lead to shaded spots and panoramic viewpoints over the valley.
An ornamental pond with water lilies and stone paths enhances the entrance garden. A pergola and areas for outdoor dining provide secluded spaces in which to enjoy the greenery, while a well-preserved 16th-century well further attests to the history of the residence.
The Panoramic Swimming Pool
The heated swimming pool, measuring 16 × 9 metres with a maximum depth of 3 metres, occupies a panoramic position overlooking the valley. The area is completed by changing rooms, a gym and white marble bathrooms, all set within the privacy of the park.
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