House in Parrano, Italy, 483.05 sq.m

This marvellous 16th-century farmhouse covers an area of about 350sqm on 2main levels + 2mezzanine floors. It has been object of a drastic but conservative restoration that has preserved the antique local architecture. Thanks to the materials used, the external openings with shape and dimension as the original ones and many other expedients, this property can be referred to as historic residence. The farmhouse includes a reception hall, a dining room, a dinette, two sitting rooms, a study/library, a kitchen, four bedrooms and five bathrooms. It is provided with six fireplaces, wood and pellet ovens with double boiler fuelled by gas/pellet, solar panels and systems compliant with the current regulations. Next to the main building, we have a guesthouse of about 100sqm, built with the same techniques and antique materials as the farmhouse, consisting of large open space with living area, fireplace and 4 beds, bathroom, boudoir and kitchen. There are both large and small rooms available. A large part of the warehouse, more than 100sqm, almost entirely underground, has been used for the construction of a private wellness centre, composed of gym, glass-covered patio with solarium and whirlpool tub, Turkish bath and bathrooms. Next to the SPA, there is a recreational area, with computer room and sitting room. Connected through a fire break door, we have a garage for 5 cars and a hobby room/storage. The property includes a salt water swimming pool of 12x6m, dressing rooms, a bathroom, technical rooms, large solarium, large gazebo of 100sqm with outdoor kitchen, al fresco dining area and relaxation furniture. The irrigated garden consists of English style meadow, ornamental trees, flowers and antique roses, olive trees, cypresses, mulberry trees and fruit trees. In a fairy-tale courtyard, we find a "secret garden”, with small lanes and antique stones. 2 accesses, pergolas, parking area, wood garage, paddock, ruin of 70sqm and 2,5ha of fenced land with olive trees and wood.
The property is provided with all the necessary utilities, all perfectly functioning. It is provided with six fireplaces and several wood and pellet stoves that help the heating system fuelled by a double gas/pellet boiler and solar panels. All the systems (water, electricity, telephone, air conditioning) work through the latest technologies and come with certification. Water supply: private well + underground 110-cubic-metre tank + town water Electricity supply: connection to the town net Heating system and hot water: 16sqm solar panels facing south and well concealed by a tree hedge + double gas/pellet boiler with underground LPG tank + pellet stoves + wood stoves + fireplaces + electric convector heaters Cooling system: all the rooms are provided with air conditioning Alarm system: sensors and cameras + totally protected against switching-off alarm system Internet
“Podere Meraviglioso” has been completely restored with typical but functional high-quality materials, such as cotto, stone, wooden beams and durmast parquet, which perfectly match with up-to-date materials and techniques. The splendid salt water swimming pool of 12x6m (1,60m depth) is set on one of the terraces with beautiful view. In the underground area facing the swimming pool we find the dressing rooms, a bathroom and the technical rooms for depuration and heating of the pool. Above the dressing rooms, a large gazebo shades a well-maintained and equipped garden. Most of the land consists of an English-style meadow garden, with several ornamental plants, many antique roses, 40 olive trees, cypresses, linden trees, mulberry trees and old fruit trees. The entire garden is irrigated and all the all the areas are reachable through easy gravel pathways and steps built with local stone. Private and fantastic, the “secret garden” boasts antique-stone-lined paths and many long-lasting inflorescence plants, typical of the medieval gardens. In addition to the main entrance, there is also a second access with carport for 2 cars, small covered parking area and wooden storage. The highlights of this property are the prestigious touches of class, the wellness centre/gym and the many charming and functional spaces.
This marvellous property would be perfect as both country residence, with large spaces to fully enjoy outdoor life, and touristic facility, to be rented out totally or in part. In fact, its swimming pool, its whirlpool tub, the Turkish bath and the gym would be important elements for tourists. This farmhouse is set in a panoramic and strategic position, perfect to visit Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany.
The property is located between Umbria and Tuscany, close to the medieval hamlet of Parrano, which is reachable on foot and is famous for the well-known natural thermal centre “Tane del Diavolo”. Set 400m a.s.l., it is just 9 minutes away from the A1 motorway exit and railway station of Fabro. Even if located in one of the most naturalistically beautiful areas of Umbria, this property is at the border with Tuscany: in 45min it is possible to reach Val D’Orcia, Assisi and Siena. Perugia and the lakes Bolsena and Trasimeno are reachable in 45min as well, while Orvieto is reachable in 20min.
Great Estate Group, through the owner’s specialist, draws up a due diligence on each property, which allows to perfectly know the urbanistic and cadastral situation of every property. The due diligence can be required in case of real interest in the property.
The property is owned by private individuals and the purchase will be taxed according to the current laws. It is listed as historical residence, one of the few antique estates.