Gorgeous 18th Century Stone Villa in Umbria

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Italy>Umbria>Todi

Property ID 7925

4-12 Keys

4 Bedrooms 10 Guests 3 Baths

Description

Villa Dolce Vita is an elegant stone house immersed in the green Umbrian hills. The house is built in stone and shows the main characteristics of Umbrian rural architecture. Immersed in a breathtaking green landscape, Villa Dolce Vita offers an unforgettable vacation of relaxation and tranquility.

All the interior furnishings are antique, and they work in harmony with the ancient structure of the house. All the finishings are of the highest quality, such as the 'cotto' pavements and wooden ceiling beams.

The house is on two levels. The main entrance is on the ground floor, consisting of a living room, dining room and kitchen. All the rooms on the ground floor have direct access to the garden via french doors.

From the kitchen one can access the loggia and the pergola, each of them well equipped with tables and chairs for pleasant outdoor dining.

The first floor is reached via an internal “cotto” staircase. Here there is a very large bedroom with king size bed (this room is also reachable from outside through an external staircase) with an en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower; a second bedroom bedroom with queen size size bed with en-suite bathroom with shower; a third bedroom with a queen-size bed; and a fourth bedroom with a king sized bed. All the bedrooms have window screens, and fans.

The park spreads out over two acres and is home to a wide variety of plants and flowers that perfume the air. The area is mostly covered by a beautiful well kept green lawn and olive grove with 30 trees. The garden around the house is shaded by secular trees and is equipped with wooden sun lounges and tables.

Near to the kitchen there is the loggia and a pergola perfect for alfresco dining, furnished with an outdoor teak dining table that comfortably seats 12. There is also an ancient pizza oven, and a barbecue. Natural steps lead to the swimming pool area with its breathtaking view over the evergreen Umbrian valley.

The rectangular-shaped pool is located inside the park and is totally surrounded by a wooden deck, curated green lawn and covered pergola area. The position of the pool offers spectacular views over the gentle Umbrian hills. It is situated on a lower terrace level to the right of the house, about 100m from the main entrance. The pool area is spectacularly lit at night time, and has a salt purification system. It measures 5 x 15 m with a universal depth of 1.50m. Natural and cotto steps lead to the pool which is lined with blue pvc. The spacious solarium area is composed of stone and lawn and is equipped with double canopy bed, four double-bed sun loungers, six sun-beds with cushions and a covered pergola with climbing roses. The pool is open from the last Saturday of April to the first Saturday in October.

Although the house is located in Monte Castello di Vibio, the closest town center is in Fratta Todina, only 3 kilometers away. Here, you will find a supermarket, ATM, butcher, pharmacy, post office, beautician, coffee bars, and pizzeria.

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Property Amenities

Pets Welcome Upon Approval | Not Handicap Accessible

Entertainment

40"+ TV

DVD Player

Multiple TVs

Satellite/Cable TV

Streaming Service(s)

Other

Air Conditioning

Coffee Maker

Espresso Machine

Fireplace

Washer & Dryer

Wireless Internet

Outdoor

Outdoor Grill

Outdoor Pool

Property Details

Size

Private Residence with 2 levels
4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3500 square feet, 326 square meters

Bedrooms

King, King, Queen, and Queen
10 guests maximum

Additional sleeping options:

Queen pull-out sofa in living room, cots

Nearest airport

Rome Fiumicino Airport
120 mins by car

Property View

Beautiful rolling hills of Umbria

Additional Fees

AT AN ADDITIONAL COST UPON REQUEST:

The pool can be heated for an extra fee of 300 EUR (to be paid directly to the host), subject to prior arrangement.

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Activities of Interest

Arts
Equestrian
Golf
Hike
Wine Country
Wine tasting sessions and tours to the various vineyards and cellars of the most important wineries in Umbria are an easy drive from the property.
For the cyclist, there are over 30 circuits in Umbria to suit any demanding sportsman. We can arrange bike rental as well as a guide / leader and support vehicle to discover the Umbrian scenery.
Hiking paradise with great countryside trails all accross the region.

Places of Interest

For the art lovers this region is perfect with amazing artwork in nearby towns including art treasures from Piero dela Francesca, Perugino and other Renaissance masters
The cultural and artistic gems of Siena, Arezzo, Assisi and Todi can be reached in no more than an hour by car.
The magnificent basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, UNESCO World Heritage Site is nearby.

Reviews

Paul T.

October 2024

The very best

Loved loved loved our stay in the remote farmhouse which was so tastefully updated and furnished….did I say love?…Used the chef associated with the house on several evenings…superb…beautiful linens…well furnished kitchen…incredible views…our host/owner was so gracious and met us to lead us to the house…a 15 on a scale of 1-10!”

Ashley B.

June 2024

Absolutely Amazing Experience!

Our time at Villa Dolce Vita was an absolutely a dream! The pictures online are beautiful, but the villa & grounds are even better in person! The home is well appointed with all of the amenities you would need for a comfortable stay, and the upgrades to the home far exceed expectations. The pool area and ground are stunning! We had their chef prepare meals for us majority of the nights ... we highly recommend taking advantage of this service. We had dinner served to us each evening beneath the pergola and they were the best meals we experienced during our month-long tour throughout Italy. Both the views and food cannot be beat anywhere else! The owner, Martin, was extremely helpful and kind. An absolute wonderful and generous host! We are incredibly grateful for this wonderful experience and hope to return to Villa Dolce Vita in the near future! We highly recommend this home! The memories created from our week at Villa Dolce Vita will be treasured forever! ”

Michael M.

October 2022

Michael and Barbara Miller

Our group of eight had absolutely the best stay at this villa which was thoughtfully updated yet retained that special 18th century farmhouse ambience. The views were expansive and spectacular. The bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. We especially enjoyed breakfast in the dining room where we planned our day and the living room with a fireplace we lit every night. Our host was very congenial and suggested local restaurants and sites to visit. The villa is very private and the road up the hill was challenging but provided much merriment each time.”