Standing high and proud above sea level, this turreted fortress gazes down at the stunning, surrounding countryside. Planted neatly between the delights of Tuscany and Umbria and with Lake Trasimeno in the foreground, a medieval trail of monuments, spas, and villages await to be explored. The villa itself is like an ancient towerhouse, rising up between the trees. The 360-degree view from its highest point overlooks the vast grounds, so you can survey the lands like a king or queen. Kids can play Rapunzel in the tower, or run around on the lawn and splash in the pool. With so many sheltered seating spots, from terraces to balconies, there’s plenty of spots to escape with a good book and bask in the peace and quiet. A cute, consecrated chapel sits within the grounds, should you be visiting for nuptials, and the four-poster master bed with its velvet curtains is the stuff of honeymoon suite dreams. With pines, cypresses, vivid blooms, and...
This home in an exclusive Umbrain estate is where versatility meets beauty. With hectares of land spilling out into woods, olive groves, and lakes at your feet, the panoramic terraces and private swimming pool all have a picture-perfect backdrop. As for the versatility, that lies in the way the bedrooms have been split between three apartments and a cottage, each with a living area and kitchen, so everyone gets space and privacy. The on-site restaurant takes reservations, but they also deliver, and you can speak to your host about wine tastings when you're not golfing at the course minutes away or exploring Lake Trasimeno. *While all of the rooms aren’t photographed, we expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home. *For those with reduced mobility, there's a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom here. *The swimming pool isn't fenced. If you're bringing little ones, they'll need to be supervised at all t...