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Modern charm meets tradition: pool, olive grove, and serenity, just 15 km from Orvieto

Located a mere 15 km from the captivating Umbrian city of Orvieto, this modern home for sale enjoys a stunning hillside position with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Designed over two floors, it combines contemporary elements with nods to traditional Umbrian architecture, including exposed beams, a large covered terrace, and a unique internal courtyard with 'impluvium.'

Because of the location on the side of the hill, both floors of the house have direct access from the outside. The upper floor is accessed via the courtyard and features an open-plan design that includes a spacious reception room, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with generous storage. The reception room boasts a distinctive steel fireplace and is bathed in natural light from numerous glass doors leading to the garden. This floor includes two bedrooms and a smaller third room currently used as a single bedroom. One of the bedrooms has an ensuite bathroom and French doors opening onto the garden. Additional spaces include a second bathroom, a laundry room/pantry, and a storage room. The bathrooms are finished with resin-coated walls and modern fittings, with one offering both a tub and a shower.
The recently renovated lower floor is used as independent guest apartment with eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

A wide, covered terrace runs along the length of the house, providing a tranquil space to take in the extraordinary views. The 15 x 4-meter swimming pool is set in a low-maintenance Mediterranean garden with irrigation system and rainwater collection. The olive grove (ca. 185 trees) is locally managed, with the owners receiving 20% of the harvested oil — 83 liters in 2022.

The property is well-connected, with fast train services from Orvieto to Rome taking just one hour, and ample parking available at Orvieto station. Orvieto itself is rich in cultural and artistic attractions, including frescoes by Signorelli in its cathedral and an internationally acclaimed jazz festival every New Year. The home is within comfortable driving distance of other Umbrian highlights such as Perugia, Assisi, Todi, and Spoleto, as well as fascinating Etruscan towns including Pitigliano, Tuscania, Tarquinia, Sorano, Sovana, and Amelia. While not near the sea, the property is close to the beautiful lakes of Bolsena and Trasimeno, ideal for swimming and yachting. Winter skiing is available at Monte Amiata, and nearby gardens of Bomarzo and Villa Lante in Viterbo offer additional points of interest.

Distances: Orvieto & A1 motorway 15 km, Bolsena (Lake) 35 km, Todi 45 km, Lake Trasimeno 55 km, Perugia 65 km, Cortona 75 km, Rome 125 km, Florence is 150 km.
Airports: Perugia 86 km, Rome Fiumicino 156 km, Florence 173 km.