Magione, Umbria 06063

On the 3rd floor of this renovated 11th-century medieval abbey is this spacious, characteristic apartment with a privileged view. On one side you have a view of Lake Trasimeno and the green countryside, and on the other you can admire the charming inner courtyard with its original well. We enter the large rustic living room with its terracotta-tiled floor and wooden-beamed ceiling. There is a fireplace for spending cosy winter evenings. To the left is the kitchen with the dining area behind it. The sense of space is enhanced by the presence of a mezzanine reached via a wooden staircase behind the lounge. For children, this is an ideal play area. A first hallway with handy cupboards built into the wall takes us to the sleeping area. To our right is a single bedroom that can also be used as an office. Further along is a first bathroom with typical majolica tiles, a shower, sink, toilet and washing machine. Entering the next hallway, there is a second bathroom with bath, sink and toilet. In addition, there are two spacious bedrooms. A number of built-in cupboards were also created in the hallway to serve as dressing rooms. The second bedroom breathes cosiness thanks to the fireplace at the centre of the room. Heating is via autonomous gas radiators. Furniture and paintings are not part of the sale but can be purchased separately. The property further comprises a storage room of approx. 2 m on the first floor. This is also where the common living area is located, consisting of a kitchen, a fireplace suitable for grilling and a large room with tables and chairs that can be heated. On entering, we immediately walk to the charming inner courtyard where we can admire the campanile and where one can access the medieval church. For those looking for a second home to spend holidays or weekends, this is an ideal opportunity. But also for those who want to invest in a property that can be easily rented out, thanks to the many assets this beautiful property has. Behind the abbey, which is of historical and artistic interest, there is a beautifully tended park of about 13, 000 m with century-old olive trees, oleanders and a lawn where garden furniture is available to enjoy the unforgettable view of Lake Trasimeno and its magnificent sunsets in peace. But this is not all: at the end of the park is a panoramic swimming pool with solarium, common changing and shower room with toilet, a tennis court and a shaded barbecue area. There is also a common laundry room. The property is fully fenced with an electric gate and has owners' parking. Just outside the fence is a second parking for visitors. From the estate it is possible to reach on foot the underlying village of Sant'Arcangelo where the first services are available, such as a bar, restaurants and a pharmacy. By car it is easy to reach Magione where all services are available, with a large number of supermarkets, banks, restaurants, bars and petrol pumps. Local products are also abundantly found here, mainly olive oil, wine and cheeses. For nature lovers, this is the ideal place. A cycle path runs around the lake with a few pretty villages or towns to stay in such as San Feliciano, Monte del Lago and further afield Passignano, Tuoro and Castiglione del Lago. Those who enjoy boating can opt to visit one of the islands (Isola Polvese and Isola Maggiore). There is also no shortage of water sports here, such as kite-surfing, and there are golf courses within a fairly short distance. If you are more into culture, you can see most of the art cities of Umbria (such as Perugia, Assisi, Gubbio, Todi, Orvieto) and much of Tuscany (Cortona, Arezzo, Montepulciano, Pienza, Siena) within an hour's drive. For those coming by plane, Perugia airport is not far away (over half an hour). Larger airports are about an hour and a half (Florence) or two and a half hours (Rome Fiumicino/Ciampino) away.