Medieval country house, near Assisi, Umbria
Sleeps 4-6 in 2 large bedrooms. Independent 3 storey country house in medieval convent complex on the outskirts of world renowned Assisi. Totally restored in traditional style with all amenities. Panoramic views, oak beamed ceilings, original bread oven, antique furniture. Good base for touring.
Only 22km (13.7 miles) from Perugia airport 18 mins by car. On the slopes of Monte Subasio, in the commune of the historic pilgrimage centre of Assisi- home of Saint Francis. Approx 5.6 km to centre of Assisi and similar distance to the town of Spello.
The house is an independent house among approx nine/ten other houses lived in by Italian families, some of whom have lived in the hamlet for generations looking after their animals and hens etc and who take great pride in their olive trees and other local produce.
The property consists of the house and roughly an acre of land with roses, shrubs olive, walnut and fruit trees. Swimming pool and large patio area.
Panoramic views can be enjoyed of Santa Maria degli Angeli and across the valley to Perugia and beyond. Within walking distance of a bar, supermarket, bakery greengrocer, bank and pizzeria. A few minutes drive away are many restaurants catering for all requirements.
The house is on two levels with large kitchen, and bathroom and bedroom on lower floor and on top floor living room with double sofa bed, small library area , bathroom and bedroom on top floor.
There is a separate self contained apartment on third level below often used by owners but can sometimes be rented along with main house to sleep a further 2 to 4 people (apply separately for rates and availability of apartment along with main house).Sorry the apartment is not available to rent separately from main house.
The house is on the side of a hill with the front door on street level and steps down side of house to patio level and then a few more steps down to pool area and garden. Please be aware of this if you have any mobility problems.
On the patio there is a barbecue , large sun umbrella ,table and chairs . There are plenty of other chairs, small tables , sun loungers and sun umbrellas etc for use around the pool and other areas of the garden.
Please be aware that the pool is 1.2m to 1.8m deep young children are welcome but strict supervision is required as the pool is not enclosed.
The road is tarmac but single lane and has a couple of sharp turns to get into the hamlet not suitable for a caravan or very long vehicle.
Our guests will have exclusive use to the pool ,patio and garden. The owners (in adjoining self contained part of the house) or gardener need access to the garden and pool each morning before 10. a.m to clean the pool and water the plants.
The house is available to rent in Summer months only.
