Brief Property Overview :
15th Century Terraced Residential Property in the Heart of the Old Historic Town Centre of Spoleto with garden and scenic views
* 4 Floors
* 9/10 Bedrooms
* 7 Ensuite Bathrooms
* 6 Balconies at rear of property overlooking the garden
* 6 Reception Rooms
* 1 Fully equipped Kitchen + 1 kitchenette
* 2/3 Dining Areas
* 1 Cloakroom with Separate WC with wash hand basin
* 2/3 Storage Areas
* Garden to rear of property with scenic views
* Restored and refurbished roof
* Renovation and refurbishment carried out on 3 floors with all electrical wiring and plumbing renewed;
* The Property benefits from mains gas central heating, mains water and electricity;
* Wi-Fi
* Air Conditioning
* Ground Floor to be restored
* Residential Street : Resident Parking with Annual Permits available through town council
This beautiful 15th century period town house is conveniently located in a typically Italian residential street in the charming historic old town centre of Spoleto;
The property is set within the ancient medieval walls and is just a short stroll from all the shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.
The enchanting ancient town of Spoleto is placed on a hill top overlooking a typically Italian rural valley setting.
The town's Roman and Medieval heritage is steeped in history and enriched with many ancient sites, monuments and Unesco Heritage buildings as well as museums and theatres to visit.
Spoleto also holds many cultural activities and events like the well-known 'Festival dei Due Mondi’ (Festival of the two Worlds) that attracts visitors from all over the world and, this normally takes place between the end of June and the first 2 weeks of July.
The property is set on one side of the hill overlooking the slopes of Monteluco and the “sacred" evergreen woods, well known for the St.Francis walking trails.
Description of the building
On the ground floor of the palazzo we find an elegant entrance hallway with direct access to the main stairways which lead to all floors.
The First floor has a net saleable area of apprx. 200 sq.metres / (4 bedrooms - 4 ensuite bathrooms)
There is a classic and elegant reception/sitting room with a magnificent frescoed ceiling and a bright and airy study/office area; there are 4 spacious and elegant bedrooms all ensuite with shower facilities.
Some of the bedrooms have balconies overlooking the garden and the scenic view of Monteluco while some bedrooms have a street view.
The renovation and refurbishment has been tastefully carried out to retain many of the original features such as old beams, 'frescoed ceilings', period doors, old 'cotto' and tiled flooring.
There is a broom cupboard/storage area and an area to house the hot water cylinders.
The Second floor (Top Floor) has a net saleable area of apprx. 150 sq.mts - (2 Bedrooms - 2 ensuite bathrooms)
From the first floor there is another staircase which leads to the second floor with access to a paved terrace, housing the boilers and the air conditioning unit. There are two beautifully renovated bedrooms each with an ensuite bathroom and walk in wardrobe area;
there is also a cozy eaved sitting room with wooden beams and original flooring with an open plan kitchenette, a separate laundry room and a further light and airy sitting room/dining area.
The Ground floor has a net saleable area of apprx. 200 sq. metres which is to be completely restored and offers the scope to gain two/three further bedrooms with balconies and views of the pretty garden, two large reception rooms with original vaulted ceilings; one of which has a fireplace.
The Garden floor has a net saleable area of apprx. 200 sq. metres - (1 Bedroom - 1 Ensuite)
The Garden Floor is accessible from the ground floor hallway with a staircase leading to the 'old cellars' which have been transformed into a stylish living space featuring ancient stone walls, vaulted ceilings and many original old wooden beams. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable sitting/music room, a large dining/breakfast room with French doors opening onto the pretty garden with spectacular views of the surrounding hills and historic landmarks.
A further bedroom and ensuite bathroom with a walk in shower retain many of the original 15th century features such as stone walls, original 15th century beamed ceilings and french doors with access into a separate area of the enchanting garden.
On this floor there is also a cloakroom with a WC and hand basin as well as a boiler room and storage area.
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The terraced property has a total net saleable area of apprx. 750 sq. metres over 4 floors.
The area is calculated on the basis of the net floor area including interior partitions to include load-bearing walls and balconies.
Resident Street Parking; Annual Parking Permits can be obtained through the Town Council upon request;
Property Condition
The main structure of the building on 3 of the 4 floors is in very good condition ;
the renovation and restoration work was carried out between 2014 and 2017.
The property has central heating and air conditioning and Wi-Fi.
The ground floor is to be completely renovated and restored.
Use and potential uses
The property is currently a private home and also is being run as a successful “luxury boutique” bed and breakfast.
The property would be ideal as a large private permanent family home or as a business opportunity.
It would also lend itself to being a ‘family holiday home’ as it is not isolated since the property is right in the heart of the historic town centre of Spoleto.
Characteristics of the Region : Umbria is renowned as the ‘The Green Heart’ of Italy with an undulating mountainous landscape that is dotted with historic villages and rural views of ancestral churches, medieval monasteries, ancient vineyards, olive groves and rolling hills all around the region.
Interesting places to visit to mention a few (apprx. distances from Spoleto):
Assisi 45 km / Bevagna 31 km / Montefalco 24 km / Marmore Falls 33 km
Trevi (21 km); Spello (35 km) Todi (45 km) / Gubbio 87 km /
Perugia (63 km) (The Umbria Jazz Festival, is one of the most important jazz festivals in the world and has been held annually since 1973.
The summer festival runs for 10 days in Perugia.
The Umbria Jazz Winter Festival takes place annually in December/January in Orvieto.
Orvieto is apprx. 102 km (1 hr and 20 minutes drive).
Rome is about 125 km (one and a half hours drive.
Florence is (208.4 km) (2 hr 27 min)
Siena is 168.1 km) (1 hr 55 min)
Golf enthusiasts can reach two excellent golf clubs in less than an hour's drive :
- Perugia Golf Club (apprx. 70 km). An 18-hole, par 72, 5,735-metre course
- Antognolla Golf Club (aprpx 85 km) is one of the most picturesque and challenging golf courses in Italy, 18 holes, par 71, 6,112 metres.
The nearest airport is Perugia, (apprx. 56 km - (40 minutes by car)
Rome’s Ciampino and Fiumicino International airports can easily be reached by car / 142 km and 155 km respectively (about one hour and 45 minutes drive).
There are also easy train connections from Spoleto to Roma Termini.
Sea and lakes :
Adriatic Sea 127 Km
Lake Piediluco 33 Km
Lake Trasimeno 82 Km
Umbria REGION - CENTRAL ITALY / for your info : Neighbouring regions: Tuscany, Lazio, Marche
