TORRE BIANCA
Near Todi and Orvieto, in Umbria
Sleeps 9 in 5 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, with pool, 13-century tower, WIFI, beautiful grounds and lovely views
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Torre Bianca was originally a 14th-century farmhouse. It has been added to over the centuries and has been charmingly decorated, with an eye for the unique. Today this is a warm and charming country home set around a plant-filled atrium. Inside its thick stone walls are book-filled rooms that have been artistically furnished and still have their original beams, terracotta floors and fireplaces. Windows open to beautiful views of the hills and fields, and a flagstone courtyard full of flowers and herbs leads to a large table for dining outdoors. Outside is a 13th-century watchtower, beautiful grounds and gardens, and a large (fenced) swimming pool.

Torre Bianca is perfectly situated to offer guests the best of Umbria, as well as easy access to Tuscany and Lazio. Todi, perched dramatically on a hillside and encircled by ancient walls, is just 15 minutes away. Orvieto, famous for its fine white wine and striking Gothic cathedral, is thirty minutes from Torre Bianca. Assisi, Spoleto and Perugia are within an hour's drive. One of the best things about this area, in addition to its astoundingly beautiful scenery, is its high-speed rail service, making it possible to be in either Rome or Florence in less than two hours, with free parking available at the Orvieto rail station.

Torre Bianca's multilingual owners (he is a journalist and she has a doctorate in art history) have lived in the U.S. as well as many other parts of the world. They have filled their house with books and interesting objects collected on their travels. They maintain a separate portion of the house for their personal use. They live in an apartment in Paris but occasionally use their Todi house, much to the delight of guests, as they love to share their considerable knowledge of the area with guests. However, guests who prefer privacy will hardly notice they are there, since they have a separate entrance, parking area and garden, and they do not use the pool.

Ground floor:

• Large living room with comfortable seating around the fireplace; at the other end of the room is a baby grand piano, and a hammock!
• Spacious eat-in kitchen is bright and inviting; well-equipped, with dishwasher.
• Dining room with large table and fireplace; separated from the kitchen by a stone counter.
• 1 double bedroom with 2 twin beds
• 1 single bedroom
• 1 bathroom with shower

Stairs leading to the second floor are in a covered "atrium," a central courtyard within the house that is filled with hanging plants .

Second floor:

• 1 large master bedroom with fireplace
• 1 double bedrooms
• 1 bathroom with shower, adjacent to master bedroom and shared with the second double bedroom
• Small sitting room with sofa
• 1 double bedroom with bathroom (shower)

Amenities: washing machine, telephone, wireless high-speed internet access. Purchase prepaid phone cards at any tobacco shop to use for local and international calls.

2012 Prices

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