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Restored church with sacristy, stone house and pool for sale in a splendid position in northern Umbria

Cleverly restored 16th century church, adjoining sacristy and stone farmhouse in a beautiful setting with magnificent views on the border between Tuscany and Umbria. The charming restoration to an exceptional high level was completed about seven years ago using all reclaimed materials and introducing modern fixtures and fittings and a new kitchen. The unique feature about this property is the connection from the large house to the vestry and church allowing the living area of this property to flow and creating a welcoming family home. The entrance hall on the ground floor has leads to a shower room cladded in a rare stone that maintains the wood grain formed from its origins, a bedroom and the sacristy, now a TV room, and into the 45 m² church, transformed into a comfortable living room, with the old wooden alter, and three high windows and glass doors giving generous natural light. There is a modern fitted kitchen with two dishwashers and two ovens, a dining room with stone fireplace and convenient larder with various fridges, sink and matching units to the kitchen. There is a technical room with a separate entrance which also stores the pool furniture during winter. The upper floor has two bedrooms with a shared travertine shower room, a third en-suite bedroom and the master bedroom with bath tub and separate WC and shower. A stone staircase leads to four attic rooms with a total of 85 m² with windows and skylight, too low for legal habitation but ideal as children’s play rooms. Completing the property is a fenced trimmed garden with a front lawn where croquet is played, various seating areas, BBQ area and a 10 x 5 m heated salt water pool with electric cover. There is a total of 5.4 hectares around the house. Most of the furniture is available under separate negotiation. The property is situated at about 3.4 km from one of the most charming and beautiful medieval villages in Italy. There is an excellent restaurant, grocery store, bar and post office. Distances: closest village 3.4 km, Città di Castello (all amenities, train station) 14 km, Umbertide 28 km, Arezzo 40 km, Cortona 43 km, Perugia 58 km, Adriatic coast 110 km, Florence 120 km, Rome 215 km. Airports: Perugia 60 km, Florence 134 km, Ancona 152 km, Rome 256 km