Torretta, surrounded by nature and history

An evocative residence created from the remnants of a beautifully restored Roman/Medieval tower, with ceilings in centuries-old oak planks, thick stone walls and handmade terracotta tile floors. The rustic antique furnishings complement a massive oak and travertine fireplace. La Torretta looks out over a shady stone terrace with jasmine-covered wrought ironwork that offers a magnificent view of the valley below. Info and contacts on: Charmingholidayhomes The space The cosy living room/kitchen has a fireplace, thick stone walls, handmade terracotta tiled floors and rustic, country furnishings. A wooden stairway leads to the floor above where two bedrooms lie under a slanted beamed roof, one of which has a magnificent view of the valley below. La Torretta faces onto a stone-slab terrace shaded by an old hazelnut tree with jasmine-covered wrought ironwork. La Torretta is adjacent to Il Castellano, since they were once joined as parts of a monastery with a tower overlooking the valley. Each of the two buildings, has an ample dedicated exterior area; they share the pool (10x5m) an approximately one-hectare garden, a panoramic terrace, a fruit orchard, vineyard and vegetable garden, a pizza oven with barbeque and a small soccer field. The west side of the garden overlooks the valley, offering a sweeping view of vineyards, olive groves and walnut and oak woods, all the way to where distant mountains are set aflame at sundown. A variety of birds and small wild fauna (foxes, squirrels and moles) abound here, where farming has always been an ecological enterprise. The house is an ideal starting point for a visit to Rome and other towns in the regions of Lazio and Umbria, such as Tivoli (the Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa), Orvieto and Spoleto. Lake Turano, wedged between the unspoiled mountains and forests of the Monte Navegna Natural Park, is only 15 km away and offers swimming, canoeing and sailing. Guest access Rooms: 2 Bedrooms , Bathroom, Dining-Living room with large fireplace and well equipped kitchen. Furniture: 2 Single beds (1,80 m long), Double beds (king size) Utilities: Fridge, Washing machine, Stereo, Fireplace. Cot, highchair on request. Tennis table, Bikes on request. Linen and towels provided. Central heating 6 € per cubic meter. ADSL wifi Swimming-pool: 10x5m with saltwater ( benefits: less irritating then traditional chlorine and more natural and healthy). Terrace, Very large garden (10.000 m²), Barbecue, Wooden oven, football field, fruit trees, vegetable garden in summer Parking space Registration Details IT057041C22GASIZML