Opis:

A large apartment (approx. 200 sq.m.) on the second floor of an ancient, 12th century, building. The apartment has a balcony of about 20 sq.m. which leads, via an external staircase, to the fabulous roof terrace of around 50 sq.m. The view from this terrace is 360 degrees over the ancient town of Orvieto, including the 'Duomo' and the surrounding countryside.

The apartent is made up of 2 large receptions rooms, the first with ancient, exposed chestnut beams and a huge stone fireplace and the second with large windows overlooking a characteristic square and the famous 'Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo' and fireplace. There are 3 double bedrooms and a single bedroom, 3 bathrooms, a kitchen and a laundry room which has all the necessary attachments to be made into a second kitchen. The apartment has been renovated and has parquet flooring, except in one of the bedrooms which is carpeted, double glazing and new plumbing.

This apartment would make an ideal home with the possibility of running a small B&B as well or a second home which could be let out as a holiday rental when not in use.

STRONG POINTS
Characteristic
Roof terrace
Central

LOCATION
Umbria is known as the green heart of Italy, it has a spectacularly dramatic landscape where can be found lush green forests, rolling hills, sleepy little hill towns and peaceful valleys.

Among Umbria's most interesting towns are Orvieto, with its medieval charm and magnificent cathedral, Perugia with its cobblestone streets, Deruta just south of Perugia, considered by many to be the ceramics capital of Italy, Todi a beautiful medieval town, Assisi still as peaceful as when St. Francis lived there and Gubbio, the beautifully preserved hill town that pre-dates the Etruscan.

The city of Orvieto stands on a rocky outcrop in the centre of a green valley. A medieval city, extremely charming, rich in art and very impressive. The landscape, the architecture, the cathedral, the old town, the well of Saint Patrick, local crafts, a city not to be missed. It is also a city full of events : to name just one, for fans of good music and jazz, the Umbria winter jazz festival.

Lake Bolsena, is also only a short drive away, with its medieval towns on the lake's shore and its sandy beaches, ideal for a day of relaxation. The A1 motorway is about 15 minutes away making trips to both Rome and Florence possible in about 90 minutes.

Orvieto is in a strategic position, being on the borders of Tuscany, Lazio and Umbria, for visiting historical and cultural sites since within one hour of the area you can reach an impressive range of hilltop towns, Etruscan ruins areas of great natural beauty.

Lake Bolsena and the thermal baths of Viterbo, San Casciano dei Bagni, Bagni San Filippo, Bagno Vignoni and Saturnia can be reached easily.

The Acquapendente 9-hole golf course is just a 30 minute drive away.

This area is famous the world over for its traditional cooking and for its many music, wine and food festivals, carnivals and religious festivals. An example is given below, it is not exhaustive and all dates should be checked with the local tourist information office.

January
Orvieto - Umbria Jazz

May
Acquapendente - Pugnaloni (flower tapestry) carnival

June:
Canino di Corbara - goose festival
Orvieto and Bolsena, Corpus Domini

End July:
Marta - wine festival
Torre Alfina Blues Festival
Bolsena - Santa Cristina's Mystery pageant

August:
Castiglione in Teverina - wine festival
Trevinano - roast pork festival
Proceno - a red garlic festival
Capodimonte - lake fish festival
Torre Alfina - wild boar festival
Onano - lentil festival
Acquapendente - farmers' carnival

October:
Orvieto - slow food festival
Piancastagnaio - chestnut festival
Soriano nel Cimino - chestnut festival

November
Castiglione in Teverina - San Martino mushrooms and wine festival