8 Bed Village House for sale
Lisciano Niccone, Perugia, Umbria, Italy
£6,698,121 *
[€7,950,000]
Full Description
A magnificent, panoramic property set in perfectly maintained gardens and grounds. This prestigious Estate property started with a ruined farmhouse. The current owner, a team of talented local stone masons and artists, with the help of a reclamation yard and allot of blood, sweat and tears over the period of 2 years Villa Lavanda was completed with no expense spared and over the next 2 years the guest houses were built and finally the caretakers cottage was constructed to complete this exceptional property overlooking the Niccone Valley and bordering with the exclusive Reschio Estate. The level of finishing is outstanding with reclaimed vaulted ceilings and creamy white stone floors that were once walked on by Roman soldiers from the region of Pulia giving this property an elegant luxurious feel. It is ideal for those seeking a turn-key, exclusive residence with ample space for guests and staff set in an exceptional position with outstanding views. Four properties, two swimming pools, tennis court, gym, wine cellar, olive grove and gardens – a state of the art, immaculate Italian estate, fully staffed and ready to enjoy.
Located on 17.8 hectares the property is located in the most sought after location in Umbria; the Niccone Valley and is adjacent to the world-renowned Reschio Estate. Close to the Tuscan city of Cortona and Lake Trasimeno in Umbria. A unique, hassle free property for those seeking the height of opulence and tranquillity. A high level of privacy and security systems two entry roads with electric gates giving private access to the larger of the two guest houses.
The main house has been built to the highest specification and has all the luxuries one would expect cleverly arranged in a comfortable and relaxing home. The grand three storey property with commanding views of the Niccone Valley is constructed on the footprint of an ancient farmhouse.
The ground floor has a main vaulted entrance with access to the living room with fireplace, water closet, study and a 56 square metre kitchen/dining room with Wolf and Subzero appliances with access to a wisteria covered panoramic terrace with BBQ. It offers a seamless and intimate living space. Upstairs there is a second study, a guest bedroom with double shower and a private terrace. The 70 square metre Master suite is in the tower and comprises master bedroom, panoramic terrace, dressing room and full bathroom with honey coloured travertine slabs. On the lower ground floor there is a fully equipped gym with shower and steam room, a wine cellar, laundry, technical room WC and a store room. A vaulted tunnel leads out to a terrace with a 17 x 7 metre saltwater swimming pool with an electric cover.
The larger of the two independent guest houses was constructed in stone and externally resembles a typical Umbrian style farmhouse whilst the interior is contemporary with an 80 square meter open plan living/kitchen and dining plus a laundry and services, three en-suite bedrooms and a 100 square metre underground garage. There is a square 6 x 6 meter saltwater plunge pool on the panoramic terrace.
The smaller, two storey, guest house has a bedroom with en-suite bathrooms separate access and the ground floor bedroom benefits from a covered Pergola.
Situated at almost the highest point of the estate is a newly built 125 square metre agricultural building for staff which includes two studios, kitchen, shower facilities and workshop. All the properties have double glazed windows and underfloor central heating.
The four buildings sit in 17.8 hectares with approximately 300 olive trees. The manicured gardens are automatically irrigated with water from four wells and an artificial lake. There are thousands of flowering shrubs and plants as well as a splendid rose gardens and a full facade of Jasmin scenting the air in the summer months. The tennis court has a synthetic grass surface.
The estate is managed and fully staffed all year round. All of the farm equipment and most of th
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