5 bedrooms country house, 300 m²

Città di Castello, Perugia (province)

You can’t help but relax and kick back enjoying the tranquillity this villa conjures. The house dates back to the early 1600 the earliest part probably being an ancient watch tower and added too at various times over the following centuries resulting in this beautiful property. Casa del Bivio is nestled in the hills south of Città di castello and only minutes’ drive to the closest village. Beautifully restored using old materials such as terracotta tiles, wooden beams and old stone fireplaces to create an elegant yet rustic villa with charm and character.
On four floors with three ensuite bedrooms on the first floor with a fourth bedroom/ study in the tower room on the second floor. A large twin bedroom with bathroom, spectacular galleried dining room with an old stone fireplace, sitting room ,tv room, large kitchen and wc on the ground floor. The basement floor has a sixth bedroom with ensuite bathroom , laundry room, wine cellar and spacious kitchen that leads out to a huge terrace with a wooden pergola drape with wisteria where you can sit and watch the sunsets or have a bbq with your friends and family .A stroll down to heated infinity pool with incredible views  has a covered pergola that sits under olive trees to escape those hot summer days and an outdoor shower. The pool house with comfy cushions for a nap and cover fireplace for those cooler nights. The annex has a extra bathroom, kitchen, and storage room with a Pétanque pitch in shade to the rear of it.
 To the back of the main villa with their own separate entrance, on a top terrace, there are two outbuildings in need of restoration. They could be converted in guest quarters or even an artist’s studio. 
The whole property sits on 8000 sqm of mature garden. There are some lovely old olive trees, cypress trees and other deciduous trees.  Altogether a well-maintained property in a peaceful location with great character, incredible views and a homely feel.