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The villa's antique
tiled terracotta floors are typical of the Umbrian region,
and cover around 250 square meters. Available as a whole or
as two independent apartments, the
villa is characterized by an imposing tower with
solid chestnut beams and a large living room with 17th
Century fireplace on the ground floor, and a second living
room on the first floor reached by a 19th century
staircase, which has 10 arched windows giving an exceptional
360º panoramic view of Perugia, Brufa, Assisi and Spello.
The two spacious kitchens both have functioning 19th
century fireplaces which can be used to cook typical Umbrian
dishes, as well as supplying warmth in the coldest months.
The villa is
furnished with antiques from 1600 to 1800. Worth noting are
the tables, the 19th century side-boards and the
original doors from the 17th and 18th
centuries painted in tempera, typical of the more
distinguished Umbrian houses. Also deserving to be looked
at with attention are the glass lamps dating from 1900, the
antique limestone basins in the four bathrooms and a rare
‘double’ bath-tub. To be noted are the elegant head-boards,
one of which is painted with an Umbrian landscape, wardrobes
of walnut and chestnut and a dresser in the upper room of
the tower which depicts the sacristy.
There is beautiful
series of pastel designs than an English tourist (a guest of
a family at Bettona) painted during different seasons of the
year, and that we have succeeded in procuring in order to
decorate our abode. There is also a beautiful antique glass
lamp in the ground floor living room with leaves that
descend onto the walnut table.
The two kitchens
have traditional antique sinks and copper bowls that are
used for making conserves and jams and earthenware
containers that are used for flour for bread and pastries.
There is a large
portico with chestnut beams and floor of terracotta tiles,
encircling most of the house and providing a large external
covered
space to be used on
both rainy and sultry summer days. Also outside at the back
of the house, there is a large courtyard with tiled
terracotta floor and a beautiful iron fence, and a drinking
fountain from 1700. On long summer evenings guests can
enjoy the smells and sounds of the Umbrian countryside, and
there is light from the now rare fireflies which evoke
untouched nature.
Outside, a drinking
fountain from 1700 in travertino welcomes the guests into
the enormous garden which encircles the house with the
barbeque behind it next to an antique basin.
The villa as a whole (for
12 people) is ideal for both families and groups of friends,
and comprises:
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4 fully furnished
double bedrooms
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2 rooms with twin
beds with tables and with access to the portico and garden
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4 shower rooms
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2 fully equipped
kitchens (4 cooking rings, oven, fridge, freezer,
dishwasher) with antique fireplaces and access to the
portico and garden
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sitting room on the
ground floor with functioning original fireplace and access
to the garden and courtyard
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sitting room on the
first floor with 10 windows, satellite TV and comfortable
sofas
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outhouse with
laundry (washing machine, ironing board and iron)
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barbeque and
drinking fountain
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large portico and
courtyard equipped with garden chairs and tables
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large garden with
lawn which allows outdoor activity
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15x6 swimming pool
with large solarium and lawn, equipped with sun beds,
umbrellas, tables and external shower. Also equipped with
changing room and bathroom with hot shower
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ample private
parking close to the house
Each apartment (6
people) is equipped with central heating, and is ideal for
families or small groups of friends. Each comprises:
The ground floor and
first floor sitting rooms can be used by the guests either
communally or independently. |