Bask in the timeless beauty of Umbria, the proverbial heart of Italy, colloquially known as the "green heart" for its unspoiled landscapes that bloom under a typically Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cold, rainy winters. Experience the region's unique allure right from the doorstep of your very own country home, beautifully situated in the commune of Ficulle, in the province of Terni.
An exemplification of the serene, rural Italian life, Ficulle is a small medieval town characterized by its enchanting landscapes and charming historic center replete with ancient fortresses and castles. It is ideally located just minutes away from the legendary Lake Trasimeno and Lake Bolsena, allowing you to immerse deep in nature's beauty whenever you want, and is also in close proximity to the Val D'Orcia and Val di Chiana, providing an unparalleled opportunity to explore Tuscany’s breathtaking scenery.
This 950 sqm country home effortlessly combines the traditional charm of authentic Umbrian architecture with the comfort of modern amenities, promising an enviable lifestyle. The property boasts nine bedrooms, six bathrooms, and is up for sale at $1,300,000.
The property's crowning glory is a meticulously renovated manor house, constructed in the early 1900s. This three-level home features a broad porch and six spacious double bedrooms, of which two are ensuite. With design elements such as brick arches, a large stone hearth, wood-beamed ceilings, terracotta floors, and parquet floors, the interiors exude an inviting, old-world charm coupled with high comfort and functionality.
This residential gem is accompanied by a second house, also boasting a stone structure, offering two apartments, a garage, an antiquated wood-burning oven, and a technical room.
Noteworthy amenities include:
- Panoramic swimming pool with a sundeck
- A spacious garden
- A horse stable complete with 10 stalls and an office, built in 2008
- An outdoor riding arena with paddocks and sand rings
- An agricultural equipment storing area
- A “tuff cave” wine cellar
Surrounding the residential structures is 25 hectares of astounding landscapes comprising olive groves, forest land, paddocks, and tranquil woodland areas, owning 330 olive trees and 16 hectares of forest.
Beyond just living, this country home extends the possibility of engaging in farming and equestrian pursuits due to its large-scale agricultural and equestrian facilities. Therefore, making way for an enriched country lifestyle. It could also be potentially used for tourist accommodation, thereby offering an investment opportunity for the discerning buyer.
Opportunities to own a slice of history seldom arise, and properties such as this well-preserved, expansive Umbrian estate are even rarer. So, whether you're seeking a year-round residence or a vacation home to escape the city's frenzied pace, the country home in Ficulle delivers all the tranquility, beauty, and inspiration Italy's landscape has to offer while being a perfect fixer-upper project that you can transform according to your taste and needs.
