18th Century Stone Farmhouse With Private Pool
Mature Shady Garden and Cool Bedrooms
Sleeps 7 (3 Bedrooms)
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Molinello, a charming 18th Century stone farmhouse, enclosed by its acre of garden, is situated in a very lovely, sparsely populated rural valley, 20 minutes drive from Perugia (the capital city of Umbria) and within easy driving distance of many of the other most remarkable towns of Umbria and Tuscany. A careful restoration has kept the character of the house intact whilst transforming it into a comfortable and much loved Italian home.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 May 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £1250 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £1550 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £1250 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices for the property per week are in UK pounds. Prices do not include central heating. Discounts are available for rental periods of 3 weeks or more.
Changeover day
The changeover day is Friday or Saturday during the main season. At other times it may be negotiable.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | 1 large bedroom with kingsize double bed. 1 bedroom with queensize double bed and glazed door into garden. 1 bedroom with 3 singles beds. |
| Bathrooms: | 2 bathrooms with shower (1 also has a bath). |
| Kitchen: | Large kitchen/dining room with fridge/freezer, gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, double sink, granite work surfaces and well equipped |
| Utility Room: | Utility room with washing machine. |
| Living Rooms: | Sitting room with TV and DVD player stereo equipment (ipod connection), CD player, 2 sofas and armchairs. |
| Other: | There are entrances into the kitchen from a large roofed verandah which provides an outside dining area (west facing) and a small balcony (east facing). |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
The house will be thoroughly cleaned before the arrival of guests and we request that it is left reasonably clean and tidy when they leave. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer dishwasher washing machine tv central heating barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
The accommodation is suitable for a maximum of 7 guests. The bedrooms, bathrooms and utility room are on the lower floor ensuring that they are cool in the heat of summer and the kitchen/dining room and sitting room are located on the upper floor.
No pets allowed.
Outside
Large garden which contains the swimming pool and boule pitch, and is equipped with furniture and barbecue. The garden is designed for a family who choose, when possible, to live out-of-doors, with many areas that are safe and exciting to play in, as well as sheltered and secluded areas for dining and relaxing. The feeling of the garden is of unusual luxuriance; the shade provided by its trees, hedges and shrubs providing a dramatic contrast to the large, open, cut green and gravel areas. It is maintained throughout the year and is approximately of 1 acre, on a level, bordered by 2 streams which run dry in the hottest months. The rest of the year the sound of running water is a feature of the garden. There are many fine mature trees, including linden, cypress and false acacia. The pool is open June to September.
Golf
The very exciting and prestigious golf course of Antognolla is less than 15 minutes away.
Travel
Driving distance is the approximate time required:
Perugia: 30 minutes
Forli: 85 minutes
Ancona: 105 minutes
Pisa: 165 minutes
Bologna: 150 minutes
Rome: 150 minutes.
A car is essential. Hire cars can be collected at all the airports mentioned above and advice re. companies is given on request. Whilst this hillside region is noted for its beautiful landscape and Lago Trasimeno, the largest lake in Central Italy, with ferry boats to the 2 major islands is less than 14 miles.
Distances
Many of the most important towns of Umbria and Tuscany are also with short driving distances:
Perugia: 20 minutes.
Assisi: 40 minutes.
Gubbio: 40 minutes.
Todi: 45 minutes.
Cortona: 45 minutes.
Arezzo: 60 minutes.
Orviero: 60 minutes.
Sienna: 90 minutes.
Florence: 110 minutes
Rome: 145 minutes.
Florence and Rome are easily accessed by car, but for relaxed day trips the train service, which is efficient and inexpensive, is recommended.
Further details
The elegant pool, 10m x 5m has large shallow curved steps at 1 end. The surrounding of the pool is paved with terracotta tiles which lead to the canopied shade of a large walnut tree (a favourite dining place). This tree also provides shade for spectators of boule matches and is, therefore pivotal to both areas otherwise separated and enclosed by hedges.
Molinello is situated low down in the valley. The white road that winds through the valley to it is well maintained. Beyond the garden, the land gently rises in all directions, allowing wide views of the landscape. The surrounding land is owned by sheep farmers, whose farmhouse is 1km away. The lower slopes of the hills are pasture land interspersed with areas of natural woodland, primarily of oak and juniper. The mountain of Montacuto (which was 1 of the most important Etruscan sites in the area) is visible from the house. This is excellent walking country when it is not too hot and there is much to interest wild flower and funghi enthusiasts.
There are many good, inexpensive local restaurants, some of which are in, or close to, the small nearby town of Umbertide (which is also a good place to shop, especially on market days when there is a great range of local produce available). Other well recommended places to eat can be found in nearby villages, and some in spectacular scenic locations in the hills.
There are good tennis courts in the area.
Booking notes
For rentals of more than 1 week, the house will be cleaned on Saturdays and there will be a change of bed linen, bathroom and kichen towels. If midweek cleaning is required it will be charged additionally.
Owner profile
About the owner
We fell in love with Umbria on our first visit in the 1980's. In the early 1990's we started a family and shortly afterwards bought Molinello, then a ruined property, and set about renovating it. Since that time we have enjoyed many family holidays at the house and now that our children are adults they take their friends there too for holidays. We have explored the area extensively and never tire of it. As lovers of good food we enjoy shopping for local specialities, searching out good wines and restaurants. When not in Umbria we live in Yorkshire.
Year purchased: 1993
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Contact Name:
Rae + Chris Cohen
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 1132935865
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