TORRE DELLA SAPIENZA is a hillside farming
estate, owned by the Faina family for
almost two centuries and spread
over 100 hectares of land just
out of Marsciano, a small
town located right at the
centre of Umbria region.
Property grounds are
covered by fields of cereals,
sun flowers, olive and walnut
groves, more than 10 hectares
wooded land and a secluded pond.
LA VOLPE is an old stone farmhouse,
carefully restored in 2005, enjoying a
dominant position near the top of the hill,
with extended views all around.
It's now a comfortable home of approx. 400 sq mtrs on
two floors, with 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, accommodating up to 13 people.
Ground floor: large entrance hall, double living rooms, study room, dining room, kitchen, a single bedroom and bathroom beside the kitchen, a double bedroom with its own independent entrance and ensuite bathroom. French windows opening to the garden and patio pergola for dining and sitting outside.
Upper floor: living room, study room, 5 double bedrooms and 3 bathrooms; direct access from outside through terrace and stone staircase.
Furniture is solid and comfortable, including antique family pieces and traditional works by local craftsmen.
Equipment: 5-burner gas stove, electric oven, 2 refrigerators/freezers, dishwasher, espresso coffee maker, toaster, vacuum cleaner, washing machine, iron and iron board, land phone line (charged), broadband Wi-Fi Internet (DSL connection, free unlimited usage).
Around the house there is a 4,000 square meters garden area with large lawns, a 12x6 mtrs swimming pool in a stunning panoramic position, children's playground, shaded car parking places and an additional stone building with tool shed, potting shed, pool changing rooms and storage spaces.
The garden is fenced and access is through an automated gateway. Garden and pool cleaning & maintenance is provided by our local staff. Check with us for additional services (e.g. car rental, maid, etc).