This country house for sale in Perugia stands on 7,000 m² at Fontignano, with a private pool and 150 organic olive trees. It is a stone house from the early 20th century, renovated in 2005, and it sits at the end of a short unpaved road, so the loudest neighbours are the birds. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 188 m² of living space make it big enough for a family, or for a second home in Italy that regularly fills with guests.
The House: Stone Walls, Beams and Terracotta
The façades are original stone with green window frames, and a genuine red English telephone booth stands outside. It is a quirky detail, and most visitors photograph it before they reach the front door.
Inside, the layout runs over two floors. Downstairs you find a living room with a wood-burning stove, a kitchen with an exposed stone wall, a full bathroom and a room that works as a study or a small fourth bedroom. There is also a recreation room, currently set up with foosball and chess, which is handy for rainy afternoons and restless teenagers.
Upstairs are three double bedrooms and two more bathrooms. One bedroom opens onto a terrace facing the Umbrian countryside, which is where the morning coffee will end up. Exposed wooden beams and terracotta floors run through the house, and the condition is good after the 2005 renovation.
Pool, Terrace and a Working Olive Grove
Outside, a wooden pergola and a paved terrace give you shaded space for long lunches. The private courtyard holds a 6 x 12 m in-ground pool with a paved solarium, and a barbecue area is close by. A stone outbuilding, now used for storage, has room for tools, bikes or garden furniture over the winter.
The plot of about 7,000 m² includes an organic olive grove of 150 productive trees. The current owners report an average of 80 to 100 litres of extra virgin olive oil a year. That covers your own kitchen and plenty of gifts, with a little left over if you ever want to sell some. Harvest time in autumn is a good reason to visit long after the pool has been covered.
Heating and cooling come from an electric heat pump split system, with LPG for hot water and cooking. Water comes from a private artesian well with a 10,000-litre storage tank, and wastewater goes to a septic tank with a drainage field. Electricity is connected, and there is a fixed phone line and internet connection. Private water and septic systems mean a bit more upkeep than a town apartment, so ask about servicing when you view.
Living at Fontignano, Close to Perugia
Fontignano is a small village just outside Perugia, and the Lake of Pietrafitta is a short distance away. Day-to-day essentials are within walking distance, yet the house itself feels private thanks to the unpaved access road.
Perugia is where evenings happen. Corso Vannucci is the place for the evening stroll and shopping, the National Gallery of Umbria holds the city's best-known art, and the restaurants are good. Golf Club Perugia and the Parco Ranghiasci nature reserve are nearby too, and Assisi and Lake Trasimeno make easy day trips within the region. If you are relocating with children, international and private schools are within reach of the area.
As a holiday home in Umbria, the combination of pool, four bedrooms and internet suits both summer family stays and longer remote-work spells. The heat pump handles cooling in July and warmth in January, and the wood-burning stove covers the rest.
Getting There: Airports and Distances
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport is about 38 km away. Florence is roughly 163 km and Rome Fiumicino about 205 km, which gives you a wide choice of international flights if you are flying in from outside Italy. For anyone shopping the Italy real estate market from abroad, that mix of a regional airport and two major hubs is a practical advantage.
Key Features
- Stone country house, built in the early 20th century and renovated in 2005
- 188 m² of living space over two floors
- 4 bedrooms, including three doubles upstairs and a study or small bedroom downstairs
- 3 bathrooms
- Living room with wood-burning stove and kitchen with exposed stone wall
- Bedroom with panoramic terrace
- 6 x 12 m in-ground pool with paved solarium
- Wooden pergola, paved terrace and barbecue area
- About 7,000 m² of land with 150 organic olive trees
- Stone outbuilding used as storage
- Electric heat pump (hot/cold), LPG, private artesian well with 10,000-litre tank, septic tank
- Fixed telephone line and internet connection
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this stone house in Umbria suitable for holiday rental?It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a pool and an internet connection, all of which guests look for. Rental rules and licensing vary, so check them with a local professional before counting on income.
Can I work remotely from the house?The property has a fixed telephone line and internet connection. Ask for a speed test during your viewing so you know it matches your needs.
How far is the nearest airport?Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport is about 38 km away. Rome Fiumicino is about 205 km and Florence about 163 km.
If you would like to arrange a viewing or ask about this house at Fontignano, contact the Homestra team and we will put you in touch with the seller's side.
