Stunning old stone casale, nestled in the hills around Gubbio (12 Km), not far from the village of Pietralunga (7 Km). The estate sits on top of a ridge, overlooking Gubbio and the green countryside, at an elevation of approximately 600 m.
The house, featuring a very peculiar and uneven shape, was originally a medieval fortified watch-tower, modified and renovated several times during the past centuries; the current owners carried on a thorough anti-seismic restoration in two steps, in 1991 and 1998; most of the original materials, including the old walls and timber beams, have been recovered.
The property covers 20 ha of land in total, made of arable land, woodland and a small vineyard; in the price shown only 8.000 sqm of land are included, but it is certainly possible to purchase the whole lot.
On the ground floor of the main house (150 sqm), lie 2 independent apartments. This part of the house has been renovated in 1998.
The first apartment comprises a lounge, a kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom; in the other apartment there is a diner with open kitchen, one bedroom and a bathroom.
The incredibly thick walls and the beautiful wooden beamed ceiling disclose the authentic origins of this house.
External stairs lead to the 150 sqm apartment on first floor, currently used by the owners. This is made of a hall, a bedroom with a small bathroom, kitchen with fireplace, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. On the second floor lie a 150 sqm loft in unfinished condition, though provided with electricity plumbing, connections to the heating and system. The height is almost everywhere sufficient to stand up without hitting the ceiling.
Attached to the main house, featuring a peculiar bent, is a subsequent extension, renovated al ‘grezzo’ (unfinished); this building is on two floors for approximately 85 sqm per floor. The structural work has been done, still it lacks the finishing (pavements, frames, installations, bathrooms, render and painting). This extension of the house could be used as a restaurant, a gym, spa or reading room or to make additional bedrooms/apartments.
The property is connected with electricity, telephone (ADSL line), water (there is also a well); 2 underground LPG tanks. The heating system is split into floors, for better easiness of use.
This property is definitely suitable for a private villa or for a tourist activity.