This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own an Italian Villa and farmhouse on 29+ acres in the green heart of Umbria. Currently run as a world-renowned retreat house, this property could be used as a single home, 2 apartments, bed and breakfast, or cooking or art school. Fully restored to exacting standards in 2009, it can sleep up to 16 people. The high quality renovations include all new electric, plumbing, flooring and refinishing, alarm system, broadband Internet, full garden sprinklers, and David Austin Roses. Approximately 25 acres cultivated with vineyards, olive trees, sunflowers, lima beans and wheat, and 5 acres of truffle forest surrounding the house. There are private quarters: a bedroom, office, bathroom, terrace, hot tub, kitchen, and laundry for the retreat leader or caretaker. There is a building that can be renovated for an additional 2691 sq. ft. of housing, including a great pool site. Fully landscaped with sprinklers. Owner will carry.
The Villa is located 4 KM (2 miles) from Porta Perlice, Assisi, Italy. Assisi is one and a half hours southeast of Florence and 2 hour north of Rome. The closest local airport is Perugia (Peg) 15 minutes away. The closest international airports are Florence and Rome. A truly special offering.The Villa is located 4 KM (2 miles) from Porta Perlici, Assisi, Italy, in the green heart of Umbria. Located in the rolling hills within the Assisi township, it is currently being used as the Assisi Retreat Center and has received awards as one of the top 10 Meditation Retreats of the world by CNN and Travel and Leisure Magazine.
The owners have lived here since 2002. It is currently being used as a Retreat Center for guests. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own this unusual property.
€ 950.000. In 2010 Cluttons Real Estate evaluated the property at € 1.4 million. Furniture & website rights are negotiable. [Price listed in US dollars at the time of publication. Please do your own conversion prior to submission of Letter of Intent.]
Retreat Center
Currently the home is being used as a retreat center. There are private quarters: bedroom, office, bathroom, terrace, hot tub, kitchen, laundry for the retreat leader or caretaker. There is a barn that could be converted into a large floored studio for painting classes or yoga.