Todi, Umbria

Reference: KPMQ-T2222. Welcome to Casale Pietra Antica, a majestic 590 sqm historic farmhouse whose original walls date back to 1532, when the building served as a convent. The rich history and natural stone architecture have been thoughtfully preserved over centuries, with the latest restoration completed in 2006 maintaining the authentic charm of exposed stone facades, massive chestnut wood beams, and hand-crafted terracotta floors. This Property eloquently narrates its remarkable past through captivating details: an engraved stone dated 1532, glimpses of ancient walls visible through glass, a bell inscribed with the year 1834, and a niche with a small window between the master bedroom and adjoining dressing roomlikely used for confessions. Just below the estate lie the remnants of an ancient Roman road, the Amerina, still walkable today. Set within a private 5, 000 sqm park, the grounds include an olive grove with approximately 30 trees, a vegetable garden, vibrant flowerbeds, and a shaded pergola. A large covered portico connects seamlessly to the dining room and kitchen, creating perfect spaces for elegant outdoor entertaining. The property features a custom masonry oven and a barbecue area, ideal for convivial al fresco dining experiences. The propertys dual exposure maximizes natural light throughout the day: the east and southeast-facing garden welcomes the morning sunperfect for breakfast under the pergolawhile to the west, a 5 10 meter swimming pool with Roman steps offers stunning fiery sunsets enjoyed from a cozy living area adjacent to the house, accessible via French doors. Entering through the main ground-floor entrance, you step into a grand atrium. To the left is the spacious living area comprising a fireplace-equipped kitchen, dining room with direct access to the outdoor portico, and a salon featuring a second fireplace and stone seating. The remainder of the ground floor hosts a laundry room and an independent residential unit with its own private entrance and internal access from the atrium. This bright apartment with large windows includes a kitchen, living room, two bedrooms (one single and one double), and a bathroom with a bathtub. From the atrium, a hallway leads directly to the pool area on the west side, where a guest bathroom is conveniently located. This hallway also contains the staircase ascending to the upper floor. The first floor boasts a versatile room with a fireplace accessible via an external independent staircase. To the right is a cozy TV lounge with access to two bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms. On the opposite side is the expansive master suite, featuring a large walk-in dressing room and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with both tub and shower. Also on this level are another double bedroom, a bathroom with a bathtub, a storage/laundry room, and an additional room currently used as a fifth bedroom. Above the main entrance, a mezzanine room leads to a spectacular rooftop terrace offering panoramic views. With some minor adjustments, such as equipping the space with a kitchen already pre-wired, the entire first floor can function as a fully independent apartment. Year of construction: 1532. Renovated in multiple phases beginning in the late 1980s; year of most recent renovation: 2006. Traditional ceilings with chestnut beams and terracotta tiles, handmade terracotta floors, wooden window frames, external shutters, original internal walls preserved in exposed stone. The house is equipped with municipal water and various rainwater storage tanks. Irrigation system. Heating with a recently replaced LPG boiler and a system of radiators and convectors. ADSL internet. Satellite TV. Electrical system renovated in 2020. Villa suitable for primary residence, also for multiple families, or as a vacation home, potentially to be partially dedicated to tourist rentals for part of the year. Currently, it is rented from March to September. Easily reached via a short stretch of gravel track, the house benefits from a predominantly eastwest orientation, offering splendid views over the surrounding hills in a prestigious agricultural setting framed by vineyards. Todi is just a five-minute drive away. Just below lies the Via Amerina, the ancient Roman road, still traversable on foot. The Great Estate group conducts a thorough technical due diligence on every property acquired, carried out by the seller's technical expert. This process allows us to gain an in-depth understanding of the urban planning and cadastral status of each property. This due diligence report can be requested by the client upon genuine interest in the property. The property is registered to individual(s) and the sale will be subject to registration tax according to current regulations (see purchase costs from private sellers).