Villa on a Hill

The villa is comprised of the main house (285 sqm) and an annex house (50 sqm), which are set on three hectares and reached along a driveway lined with cypresses. The main house is laid out over two levels, with the ground floor being home to a kitchen, TV room and a large living room that’s designed for up to 14 people.

Upstairs is a master bedroom with a terrace overlooking the valley and an en-suite with bath and shower, as well as an additional bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The third and fourth bedrooms share a bathroom, with one room equipped with a queen bed and sofa while the other has bunk beds for kids.

When refurbishing the house, we wanted comfortable, quality furnishings with particular design elements. In addition to large interior and outdoor dining tables with space for 14 people, we also invested in Belgian-made beds in all the rooms.

The annex house was also completely refurbished and is designed like a large studio — we often use it as a kids’ space when we’re holidaying here. It has a really comfortable bed that can be extended into a double, and a bunk bed whose lower bunk can also be converted into a double. There’s a bathroom that’s been redone with marble and a laundry with a washing machine and dryer.

Surrounding the two buildings are numerous terraces, with the main terrace adjacent to the kitchen where you’ll find the large outdoor table setting. It’s situated under a natural arbour and can be illuminated at night, with views of the outdoor swimming pool. There are also terraces on the front and side of the annex house, with a small table and beautiful views. In addition, there’s a semi-enclosed terrace with seats next to the living room and a terrace off the master bedroom.

We offer a welcome package with basic grocery items at our guests' arrival. Furthermore an honesty bar for wines in place. We can also offer catering services on request, so a local chef can come into the house to prepare a meal for the guests.

The house is managed by a local lady who’s lived in the area for 20 years and she welcomes people when they arrive. She’s also the main contact throughout their stay and can arrange additional things like rental bikes, very much like a concierge.

I think the big appeal of the area is its authenticity, natural setting and quietness while still having easy access to Italy’s most popular tourist cities. I’d recommend visiting Cortona and Perugia or if you like being on the water, then definitely Lago Trasimeno. But the villa is also the perfect house to just relax in, soak up the views and do some barbecuing.