Stone building of the 14th century, recently restored, located in the historical center of Scheggino, a small village in the countryside near Spoleto, Umbria, Italy (#55774)
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The Home
We are at the entrance of the Umbria Regional Natural Park, 10 km east of Spoleto, 50 Km from Assisi and 70 km south-east of Perugia.
See a map here:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=scheggino&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=51.887315,56.777344&ie=UTF8&z=12&iwloc=addr
The three storey stone building, which dates back to the 14th century, has been recently restored and is located in the heart of the historical center of this small village at the end of the valley, crossed by the Nera river. The interior design is simple, well-cared for and perfectly in harmony with the medieval atmosphere of the village.
There is one double room with a private bath and three double rooms with a shared bathroom. There is also another bathroom on the ground floor.
3 rooms are on the second floor and 1 room is in the attic that opens onto a delightful little terrace. There is another terrace with a view of the river. There is a big living room on the ground floor, with a fireplace, open face stone walls, ceiling with exposed wooden beams and rustic decor. The kitchen with another little living/dining room and another fireplace is on the second floor.
The guests can use our bicycles.
A DVD player may be available.
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We can also exchange an apartment in Perugia, 50m² and a large sunny terrace, for 2-3 persons, in a nice residential area, 10 minutes from the historical centre, 1km from train station. Parking, internet acces (low speed).
I own this property.
HOME TYPE:
Single Family
The Neighborhood
At Scheggino you can visit the archeological remains of the city wall and the 12th century castle, the San Nicola Church, the Valcasana springs which are truly an enchanting nature spot.
The village is only 10 minutes by car from Spoleto, about 20 minutes from Norcia, Cascia, Spello, 30 minutes from Assisi. 45 minutes from Perugia. 90 minutes from Rome.
Within a few miles you can visit the Clitunno springs, Trevi, Cascia, Norcia, the Piediluco Lake and the Marmore Falls (The highest falls in Europe: 165 m. in three jumps).
In the vicinity (few minutes by foot from the house):
Sports facilities include:
Municipal swimming pool open in the summer
Tennis court
Healthy nature paths in the pine grove
Sports which can be praticed:
Kayak, canyoning, rafting on the Nera river (near the house)
Fishing in the Valcasana Park.
Trekking (excursions).
5 restaurants, few steps from the house
minimarket, pharmacy...
The local restaurants are excellent and you can taste the exquisite Fario trout from the Nera river, and tasty dishes based on truffles, a true local gastronomical specialty.
Pictures of Spoleto:
http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=42.745334&ln=12.738431&z=4&k=2&a=1&tab=1
ATTRACTIONS:
Restaurants
Forests
Hiking
Other Information
This is our second home and we don't live here, so if we don't find an exchange, the house may be available for rent.
We can also offer a little apartment in Perugia for exchange. You can see here some photos. Please ask for more details.
amenities:
Washer/Dryer
Fireplace
TV/Cable
Balcony/Deck
CONDITIONS:
Child OK
No Plant Care
Pets OK
The Dates
Non simultaneous exchanges are possible.
The Destination
The People
Renato, a retired agronomist and Giuliana, a retired teacher. We live in Perugia and this is our second home. We have 3 sons.
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