Orvieto, Umbria, Address available on request

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Charming ancient abbey with a natural Etruscan spring is a complex of historic buildings
surrounded by 3-hectare fenced park   with
a swimming pool and accessible by 4 gates and includes additional 3 hectares of
agricultural land and woodland.  A
magical and peaceful place, where  
history and nature are combined sublimely.  Set in
an astonishing location on top of a hill with a panoramic view over the lake
and just an hour's drive north of Rome, from the Etruscans to the Romans, this
property has been an important landmark for almost more than 2500 years as
shown by the Etruscan caverns discovered underneath the villa.Most of
its precious findings are currently exposed in a museum in Orvieto.  The
hand-made terracotta floors in contrast with the white monastery walls, the
high ceilings with exposed wooden beams, and the magnificently restored
original stones, some preserving amazing century-old marks, create a charming
contrast throughout. &Nbsp The
Property has been recently equipped with solar panels, a gym, and a sauna and
it offers two separate residencies within the ex-monastery and tower housing with
beautiful living areas with fireplaces and a total of 6 bedrooms along with a
separate one-bedroom cottage. The
Property includes also a pigsty and warehouse stone barn to be restored with a
large potential use. The
Plot of land surrounding the building boasts a garden landscaped with fountains
and water springs, trees, Mediterranean shrubs, a panoramic terrace facing
stunning views of the surrounding countryside, and a modern rectangular shape
swimming pool featuring a stone wall waterfall and a sun deck.A
five-seat carport roofed with solar panels and a separate building with garage
and hobby rooms are also included. The
Private land consist of an orchard with  
olive trees, hazelnut trees,woods, and arable land, partly fenced,
suitable for horse paddocks and tracks. &Nbsp Thanks
To its characteristics and position, this property is an ideal residence both
as a second home or a luxury holiday rental residence considering its proximity
to services and its great charm.  Distances: 
Located in Umbria, a
short distance from Lazio, the villa is easily accessible. The first basic
shops are about 4 km away   Orvieto is 15
km away. Bolsena Lake is 20 km away and cities such as Siena, Florence and Rome
can be reached in about an hour. The A1 motorway can be reached in just 20
minutes.
Architecture
and history of the abbey:
Thanks to its strategic
position, the site was initially inhabited by the Etruscans. In Roman times the
Cassia directly crossed the property. In the Middle Ages a mighty defense tower
marked the border between the Papal State and the Medici sphere of influence in
Florence. The
Ancient 5-storey fortified tower is today only 2 storeys high, but is clearly
recognizable by its 1.5 m thick walls and barrel vaults. In the years preceding
the Council of Trent a monastic complex was built. After
Secularization the buildings were used for agricultural purposes and came into
the possession of the noble Bracci/Testa-Secca family. In 1980
the Bega architecture studio of Milan renovated the buildings that exist today,
having been purchased by the sister of the famous architect Melchiorre Bega.The
current owner purchased Santa Maria della Concezione in 1997. Over
The years the technical standards have been constantly updated but without
changing the signature of the Bega house.


Tower House 200 m2 + Cipressi House 300 m2 + Cottage 60 m2-  
The
residential buildings:
 the summer house:
Casa Torre (13th century)
 the ancient convent: Casa Cipressi (15th century)
 the guesthouse: Cottage 

The various outbuildings:
 shed for garden equipment and animals
 double garage with warehouse
 covered parking space for 5 cars
 cave with sauna and gym
 heated swimming pool, technical room, shower and solarium terrace  




























































Technologies
and systems:
Electrical system and
panels
Connection to the 18 kw electricity grid and 20 kw photovoltaic system on the
roof which allows you to produce more energy than used. The revenue from the
energy fed into the grid is approximately 1000 per month. The current duration
of the contract does not exceed 7 years.

Heating:
 Casa Torre: oil central heating with cast steel radiators. Swedish
Stove in the library and fireplace in the kitchen.
 Casa Cipressi: oil central heating with cast iron radiators. Thermo
Fireplace.
 Cottage: gas central heating with cast steel radiators.
 Swimming pool: gas heated, also the shower and pool cover with solar
elements.

Water:
All buildings and the swimming pool are connected to the public water
network .
Underneath the property there is an underground lake made accessible already by
the Etruscans and then a source of drinking water for the municipality of
Castel Giorgio until the middle of the last century. There is a license for
drawing water and it must be renewed every year and depends on the crops grown,
currently only hazelnuts. The water from the well is pumped into the large
fountain at the main entrance of the property which in turn feeds the
irrigation system.

Waste water:
Four Imhoff purification plants.