Podere Fontegallo is a newly restored 17th century farmhouse on a hill in the beautiful Green Heart of Italy, the tranquil Umbrian countryside just ten minutes drive from Tuscany, with breathtaking views of gentle rolling hills of agriculture, olive, cypress, Aleppo pine, oak and chestnut trees, Lago Trasimeno, Lago Chuisi and the Medieval hilltop villages of Cortona, Chiusi, Tuoro, Chianciano-Terme, Montepulciano and the mountains in the distance on the horizon. In summer the fields are rich with the yellow of sunflowers then come the browns, golds and greens as the seasons change.
Podere Fontegallo has been recently restored with utmost care using the best materials in keeping with the character of the house. Outside on the wall of the house is a locally designed handmade ceramic meridian, the patios are decorated with handmade ceramic tiles, on the roof are three beautiful chimneys, then there is the environmentally friendly swimming pool (6m x 14m) with water purified by UVA rays (no chlorine) and views of the countryside and Lago Chiusi, and throughout the property are quiet places to sit and admire the views. Inside are typical terracotta floors, beamed ceiling, fireplace, original doors and wrought iron bed.
Podere Fontegallo is a country house with a three apartments and a house for all-year-round and we plan to make one of the apartments available for house exchange. The apartment has one large double bedroom and a large living/dining room with an open plan kitchen, dining area, sitting area with an open fireplace; French doors leading outside from the main bedroom to the back garden, and from the sitting area to a private front patio with breathtaking views; an original door leads to the double bedroom and shower room.
I own this property.
HOME TYPE:
Apartment
The Neighborhood
Lago Trasimeno (10km) , which can be seen from Podere Fontegallo, is the fourth largest lake in Italy with 10 public beaches, all subject to continuous water quality controls according to E. E. C. norms, 4 public swimming pools, and nearby facilities for sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, horse riding, golf, tennis, archery, biking, including mountain bikes, and the beautiful undulating countryside is perfect for walking. A ferry from the nearby town of Castiglione del Lago takes you to the island of Isola Maggiore famous for it lace-making.
Lago Trasimeno, is less than 15 km from the border of Tuscany, and is in the centre of one of the richest districts in the world from the historical, artistic and cultural points of view.
In a journey of less than two hours by car you can see 20% of the world’s artistic heritage and explore and experience Etruscan, Medieval and Renaissance towns including, Castiglione del Lago (voted one of the most beautiful towns in Italy) (10km) , Chiusi (10km) , Paciano (winner of the EU ‘perfect village’ competition) (12km) , Panicale (15km) , Cortona (30km) , Montepulciano (35km) , Pienza (40km) , Montelcino (60km) , Chianciano-Terme (Thermal baths) (30km) , Perugia (45km) , San Feliciano (40km) , Assisi (55km) , Foligno (70km) , Deruta (famous for its ceramics) (70km) , Gubbio (70km) , Cetona (25km) , Citta della Pieve (25km) , Orvieto (55km) , Todi (60km) , Spello (65km) , Arezzo (50km) , St. Casciano dei Bagni (Thermal waters) (35km) , Siena (90km) , Spoleto (90km) , Volterra (130km) , Urbino (130km) , Florence (130km) and Rome (160km) ,
From Chiusi-Chiancaino Terme station (12km) you can reach Florence or Rome in about one hour to visit the world famous museums, galleries and architectural heritage and then return to the tranquillity of the gentle Umbrian countryside.
Indulge in the finest local Umbrian and Tuscan cuisine and wines and shop in the chic boutiques. Umbria is famous for its Virgin Olive Oil and Tartuffo.
In Umbria and nearby Tuscany there are ongoing cultural events including international music festivals; symphonic and chamber music, jazz, and opera as well as numerous festas, sagre (feasts) , antique fairs and markets to visit and explore.
Airports: Rome (180km) , Florence (130km) , Pisa (210km) , Perugia (40km) .
Railway Station: Chiusi-Chianciano Terme (12km) ; this is an express stop on the Eurostar and Intercity on the Milian-Florence-Rome Railway.
ATTRACTIONS:
Restaurants
Shopping
Galleries/Museums
Mountains
Lakes
Golf
Biking
Skiing
Hiking
Boating
Other Information
WiFi access.
Please no smoking or pets. Automobile not included, but you will need one to get around. We could meet guests at the local train station, Chiusi-Chainciano Terme - see above for travel details.
Our apartments are also for rent year-round.
amenities:
Exceptional View
Computer
Garden
Internet Access
Private Pool
Washer/Dryer
FAX
Fireplace
Patio/Outdoor Dining
TV/Cable
Stereo/HiFi
Balcony/Deck
CONDITIONS:
No Smoking
Child OK
No Pets
No Plant Care
No Auto
The Dates
Flexible. Since the apartments we are making available are also for rental we don't have to travel at the same time as the exchange partner.
The Destination
Central London, Italy by the Sea, Italian Islands, Hawaii, Japan, Thailand, India, China, Southeast Asia, South America, Latin America
The owner, playwright and screenwriter, after travelling all over the world and living in several countries, most recently in London, decided to quit the rat race and change life style and the result is Podere Fontegallo perched on a hill in the tranquil Umbrian countryside with spectacular panoramic views to the horizon in all directions.
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