Il casale del Cecco

Il Casale del Cecco is a charming nineteenth-century farmhouse. It is located in northwestern Umbria on the border with Tuscany. Located in a splendid hillside potion overlooking the gentle slopes of the Valdichiana. A unique place where the view is lost in a succession of green hills and fields of wheat and sunflower dotted with cypresses and ancient villages.

Perfectly restored with modern criteria respecting the aesthetic standards of the rural tradition. It has beautiful brick facades (produced in the area since the 12th century), whose shades vary from pink to dark red, while inside the floors are tiled and parquet, the stone fireplaces, and ceilings with beams and tiles.

The property consists of the main house, an outbuilding, an outbuilding used as a garage / shed, a large outdoor courtyard, and a fountain.

Features

The main house (256 sq m) is on two raised floors and a basement

The ground floor with various entrances presents in order: a large living room with exposed beams, tiled floor and a large stone fireplace, the kitchen, a beautiful dining room that reflects the garden, the study, a bathroom, a storeroom.
On the first floor, accessible internally and externally, there is the sleeping area consisting of three large double bedrooms with enchanting views, two bathrooms, a fourth bedroom connected to the external staircase, and the loggia.
The basement floor is just amazing. It houses the beautiful sandstone cave that serves as a cellar and pantry for natural food conservation.

The annex (40 sqm) is ideal for guests. It is adjacent to the main house and consists of a kitchen, living room/bedroom, bathroom, and laundry.

The second annex (of 36 sqm) is instead used as a garage/warehouse.

Outside

The large outdoor courtyard (7,000 sq m) that surrounds the house is completely fenced. It consists of a relaxation area equipped with a pergola and wood-burning oven, a lush flower garden, vegetable garden, orchard, woodland, and especially the spring.

The spring is indeed a real gem. Dated in epigraph “1848”, it has an ancient cistern and containment tanks with a total capacity of 25,000 liters of pure water.

Usage and destinations

Il Casale del Cecco is an exclusive property. The location is prestigious and highly sought after by an international clientele, the house is perfect in every detail, the price is adequate. An ideal first or second home away from city stress is also a good source of income. In fact, it lends itself to being included with excellent profits in the weekly tourist rental circuit.

Distances

Il Casale del Cecco is just 2 km from the historic center of Città Della Pieve, the charming Umbrian village celebrated by Perugino’s paintings and close to all amenities (supermarkets, pharmacy, restaurants). Well connected to the main thoroughfares, it is only 15 km from the beaches of Trasimeno, 30 km from Perugia, 25 km from Montepulciano, 40 km from Siena.