Todi Medieval Townhouse w/ Piano & Big Garden

This is a fabulous house that dates back to the 13th century. Entirely renovated (with suggestions and designs by the great sculptor Beverly Pepper). Inside the town walls, about 5 min. walk from the main square. It is very private and quiet because it is flanked by the apse of the church of S. Prassede on the south side, and has a 1,200 sq.ft. garden in front. 152 sq. meters, built on four floors, all the windows on the living room and bedroom levels have great views of the valley below. The space A Romanesque lion's head still in the facade takes you back to the 13th century when this house was built. Our good friend, the great sculptor Beverly Pepper, helped us with the renovation. It is inside the town walls, about 5 min. walk from the main square, so it is conveniently located in terms of shopping. I am a photographer and came to Italy with my wife Lynn in 1973. (You can see my work on the internet under George Tatge.) We wanted to enjoy living amongst the Italians and that is why we chose this house. And yet it is very private and quiet because it is flanked by the apse of the church of S. Prassede on the south-west side, and has a 1,200 sq.ft. garden in front. Insect screens on all windows and AC in all the bedrooms. This is not your typical bare and spartan vacation rental. It is a real home with books, music, antique furniture and original art on the walls by great artists such as Beverly Pepper, Piero Dorazio, Brian O'Doherty, Lucien Clergue and Frank Meadow Sutcliffe. Todi is smack in the center of Umbria, one of Italy's most beautiful and artistic regions. (It is much less touristy than neighboring Tuscany.) Todi has about 9,000 inhabitants, with very little industry and rolling hills and farm land all around. It is set on top of a hill, 480 sq. meters above sea level, and is primarily medieval in its architectural make-up. Another good reason for being in town, apart from enjoying concerts at the theater, exhibitions, cocktails on the square, is the BEST ICE CREAM in the world (as verified by many of our guests). Yes, the Bar Pianegiani, a 10-min. walk up the street. Six/seven people can sleep comfortably in our home, though over the years we have had many single couples who have enjoyed the space. If you rent in a season that requires heating we will ask that you reimburse us for the gas and electric consumption which is metered. No surcharge! Just what we will have to pay the energy companies at the end of the month. Same thing in Summer, when the electricity will be metered. Guest access This is a home that feels lived in. (Not a rental founded and furnished for rentals) We lived in Todi for 12 years, so the house in very well equipped, including all the kitchen ware and linens. We love to read so you will fine lots of great books and music AND GOOD READING LIGHTS! Easy parking in a private lot below the house. Hi-Fi, WiFi, DVD, VCR, Bluetooth speakers, microwave, washer and dishwasher. Other things to note We lived in Todi for 12 years between 1974 and 1986. It is truly an 'Ideal City', but don't tell too many people, or it will turn into another San Gimignano (the town in Tuscany with more tourists than townsfolk). For years we searched for a property here and finally found it. One that we could restore as we wanted and with such fabulous views. So many homes here are built on narrow streets with windows facing windows and the sound of your neighbor snoring to delight your nights! Registration Details IT054052C204030239