HOUSE OF ARCHES ***REDUCED PRICE***

Right up there on the "wow" factor, House of Arches is no ordinary stone farmhouse! We're talking an enormous open-plan living area (circa 60 sqm), with a stunning fire pit at its centre, lofty ceilings (4.50 m in height) - with a beautiful display of cross beams and T-beams - and giant, arched French windows along the length of the living area, through which sunlight pours.

This extraordinarily airy and spacious property (315 sqm), something of a country idyll, was restored in the 70's, but has recently undergone some upgrading and maintenance works.

It consists of the following:

Ground floor - open plan living area (circa 60 sqm) with central fire pit and four arched windows leading directly into the garden, spacious kitchen divided by an archway from the main room, also with direct access to the garden.

Split level - 4 wide stone steps lead up through a stone archway to a landing, off which there are two bedrooms, one with an adjacent bathroom and the second with a separate WC with washbasin.

First floor - large sitting room with fireplace, two bedrooms, one bathroom and a terrace/balconies from which to enjoy the view.

The property is located in a picturesque, rural setting, surrounded by meadows, farmland and woodland (circa 5 hectares). It is south facing, just off a well maintained access road shared by neighbouring properties. It is private, but not isolated and has the good fortune of having an agriturismo restaurant nearby. Tenute le Scure has a delightful menu of local and traditional dishes all prepared with organic, home grown produce (including delicious hams and roasts!). In the nearby, tiny, village of Teverina - at 500 metres - there is a small grocery shop and gas station.

Cortona is a scenic 30 minute drive away (18kms) and in the opposite direction - towards Umbria - there is the large-ish village of San Leo 20 minutes, Trestina town 30 minutes and Umbertide 40 mins, Perugia (with international airport) 50 mins. Within a 90 minute radius all of both Tuscany and Umbria's favourite towns can be reached: Montepulciano, Pienza, Siena, Florence - Assisi, Gubbio, Perugia, Todi etc...

The property is immediately habitable, but with rustic interiors. It could be used 'as is' for any number of years, but it is basic, offering a simple lifestyle in a wonderful natural ambience. Under floor pipes - recently laid - have been predisposed for central heating to be installed. An electric water heater provides hot water. Water comes from a nearby spring. Gas for the kitchen is provided by a small GPL tank supplied locally.

Should one wish to upgrade the house - by insulating the roof, installing central heating, heat efficient doors and windows, a private well and a swimming pool, costs would range from circa E.250,000 to E.350,000 depending on what works were undertaken. The installation of a swimming pool requires special authorisation, but should be feasible.

Definitely worth viewing if you are yearning for a genuine country retreat with large spaces and unique features. An extraordinarily special property!

Definitely worth viewing if you are yearning for a genuine country retreat with large spaces and unique features.  An extraordinarily special property!