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Umbria's striking natural landscapes and magical hill towns make it a wonderful place for an Italian idyll. Set high on an Umbrian hill, Villa Fiore offers panoramic views in every direction and overlooks one of Umbria's most beloved hill towns, Todi. Todi, 12 km from the villa and accessible by bus, has a wonderful, intimate appeal, its steep old streets and Piazza del Popolo appearing much as they did in the 13th century. A walk through Todi's lovely public gardens leads to Santa Maria della Consolazione, which has been called Italy's most perfect Renaissance church. The well-known Umbrian towns of Orivieto, Assisi, Spoleto and Perugia are also within daytrip range of the villa. But some days you will certainly want to stay home and enjoy the pool and terrace, or take advantage of local facilities for riding, tennis, fishing and boating (at Lake Trasimeno or Bolsena), golf (at Antognolla at Perugia), or the local spa (at Melezzole). The nearest bakery and bar are 2 km from the villa, in Izzalini, while grocers, banks, shops and a restaurant are found a few minutes' drive away in Ponte Rio. Rail station and other services are in Todi. The drive to Florence is 2-1/2 hours, to Rome 1-1/2, and to the Rome airport 2. Villa Fiore is a handsome stone residence crowned by a tower and flanked by a covered, fully furnished "portico" terrace, wonderful for dining al fresco. Eighteen enclosed acres surround the villa, alternating between olive groves, woods, manicured lawns, gardens and fields. There is a 12 m. x 6 m. pool on the property, and a barbecue. The pool, portico, villa, main gate, and a 150-year old olive tree in the front garden, are all specially lit, inviting guests to enjoy evenings out of doors. The villa's recent restoration was carried out with a sense of respect for tradition, and handmade terracotta floors and exposed beam ceilings have been retained in the majority of its spacious rooms. All windows and doors are screened, and portable fans are provided (including a ceiling fan in the master bedroom). The English-speaking caretaker is happy to welcome you and provide information on local restaurants and attractions. On the ground floor is a spacious living room with a fireplace, tastefully decorated and nicely arranged to allow separate areas for conversation, games, and satellite TV. Also available are a CD/stereo, telephone and fax machine, and wireless Internet access. There is a designer kitchen with a traditional fireplace for cooking, provided with all new appliances (including a dishwasher) and abundant cookware and dishes. A separate dining room seats twelve. Also on the ground floor are a utility room with two washing machines and a dryer, as well as iron and ironing board and a supplemental fridge, and a full guest bathroom with shower. Upstairs are three queen bedrooms and one with twin
beds, all with orthopedic mattresses, and two full bathrooms, one with a "seated"
shower, the other with a shower/tub combination. On the mansard level is the master
bedroom, with a queen orthopedic mattress and with en suite bathroom with shower.
The villa is centrally heated, and portable fans are available to keep everything
cool in summertime. |
VILLA FIORE
