Enormous detached 18C stone villa with exclusive leisure pool. Sleeps 12 persons inc 1 person in a camp bed that guests can situate wherever they wish. World class views everywhere you gaze ! 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (one of them in the pool house), 2 sitting rooms, 1 kitchen/diner, 1 dining room, 1 galley kitchen, set in miles and miles of private land. The pool is 9 X 5 metres. The space The “Garden of Eden” (also known as “Adam and Eve”) is a huge country mansion that easily sleeps 12. 11 people in proper beds, the 12th person in a camp bed that can be placed anywhere you want! This mansion has tons of space! A totally natural environment, the plants and shrubs are planted together in biological harmony in order to avoid pests without the use of pesticides. The plants protect each other in harmony with Nature. It’s as if you are visiting a health farm in the true sense of the words. Everything you could want is here - Air con Wifi 5 bedrooms : 2 doubles , 2 twins + 1 triple 2 sitting rooms : 1 of them very large 2 dining rooms : 1 on ground floor, the 2nd on the middle floor 1 fully equipped kitchen/diner : on ground floor - perfect for catering outside under the pergola 1 fully equipped galley kitchen : next to dining room on middle floor 5 bathrooms : 1 in the pool house pool house - with rumpus room + washing machine exclusive pool with large patio + 12 sunbeds/brollies extensive private grounds, orchards and gardens - you can pick fresh fruit in season This huge detached 18C mansion was built by the ancestors of the family who still own it now. 4 kms away is La Bruna, a town with bars, restaurants etc. 11 kms to Spoleto. Easy access to Assisi, Perugia, Spello, Orvieto, Montefalco and all the Umbrian hot spots. Just over an hour’s drive to Rome - the Eternal City. So you can see you’re very centrally located with all facilities easily available and world famous towns and cities all around you. This place is a Paradise for those who love Nature and like to sightsee. It’s also perfect for family reunions or as a yoga retreat. THE FAMILY OWNERS... An illustrious family own all the land, far and wide, for miles and miles. The land consists of olive groves and vineyards, hills and woods. World class beauty. This aristocratic family goes back centuries and owns many other properties, including in central Spoleto. Typical of a bygone era, their motto is about serving others - there is nothing this family won’t do for you. They go the extra mile. Note that the land doesn’t look after itself. It must have caretakers to “clean” and cultivate it in order to ensure it’s safe at all times. This is a country mansion, in the heart of fields, olive groves, sunflower fields and woods. Always in a hot country, surrounded by foliage and trees, we must guard against fires. However, we are in luck because the lead caretaker is a professional fire fighter! And, like all country mansions surrounded by private land, he must live on site. This is a necessary and common practice but in no way does it interfere with your privacy. He and his wife will silently look after the gardens and clean the pool each day - usually, these tasks are completed around 6am but if you’d prefer a different time, this can be easily arranged. They live at the back of this enormous mansion in a completely independent part of the structure, which you wouldn’t notice unless told about it. They have their own private garden etc. The caretaker is also employed to be on call 24/7 should you have an emergency or just want to know something. Otherwise, you need have no contact with them. They have cared for this property and its surrounding land for years and are totally reliable, efficient and completely unobtrusive. They understand perfectly the requirement of privacy at all times for our guests. Your 3 main entrances are at the front of this impressive mansion. So you need never see the caretakers unless you wish to. I emphasise, while you are in residence, the surrounding land, the vast gardens, the fruit orchards, the pool, the pool house, the pergolas, the shady seating areas beneath trees and bushes, the aia / dining area directly in front of the villa, designed for parties and festivals, are ALL EXCLUSIVELY yours for the duration of your stay. GENERAL DESCRIPTION... The mansion is extremely spacious and some of the rooms are enormous eg the upper sitting room, filled with comfy, squashy lounge furniture to seat 15 persons. Here there is also a large inglenook fireplace. It’s a grand house with olde worlde charm, a spacious, elegant house, a family house full of comfortable places to snuggle in with a good book and a flute of Prosecco ! 3 of the 4 bathrooms in the villa are large. Indeed, one of them has a seating area by the window. The 5th bathroom is in the Pool House. The Pool House has a rumpus room with a table and chairs. This space has been designed specifically for children to play games and use crayoning books. It’s also another cool place where adults can get together to escape the heat of the day. Here there is also a washing machine and ironing facilities. It would be possible for someone to sleep in the Pool house although it clearly would not offer the comfort of the mansion ! And we wouldn’t advise it. Nonetheless, it can be a “den” or “man cave” to escape to. A place where you can be totally private. Certainly, it’s a writer’s haven! DETAILED DESCRIPTION... Aircon in all 5 bedrooms. AN EXTRA CAMP BED CAN BE PLACED ANYWHERE YOU WANT - THIS PLACE IS ENORMOUS SO THERE IS PLENTY OF SPACE TO CHOOSE FROM. The mansion is divided into two independent apartments, the Eve suite and the Adam suite, neither of which is rented independently of the other. They are rented simultaneously at all times. At the front of the house is a central entrance that leads upstairs to the large Adam suite. To one side of the main entrance are 2 other entrances that both lead into the Eve Suite, one via the fully fitted kitchen/diner, the other via a sitting room. The EVE Suite : Occupies the entire ground floor. Sitting room with squashy sofa and armchairs plus a table - seats 6 Kitchen/diner with fully fitted kitchen - dishwasher, big fridge-freezer, hob, oven, microwave etc - seats 6 2 double bedrooms, one of which is a twin 1 shower room …………………………….. The Adam Suite Occupies the upper 2 floors. 1 very large sitting room with squashy sofa and armchairs plus inglenook fireplace - seats 12 1 dining room - seats 8 1 fully fitted galley kitchen with dishwasher, fridge-freezer, hob, oven, microwave 3 shower rooms : 1 triple, 1 double + 1 twin 3 bathrooms : 2 ensuite The Pool House : 1 rumpus room Garden furniture Washing machine + Ironing facilities 1 bathroom 1 washing machine ……………………………. Vast gardens with well maintained grass lawns. Shrubs, trees and bushes dotted hither and thither, concealing shady seating areas, herb gardens and fruit and vegetable patches, where you can pick whatever is in season. Leisure Pool : 9 X 5 metres Immediately beyond the pool are the olive groves with chestnut trees, beneath which are more seating areas, where you can contemplate the good life in the midst of a mysterious ancient landscape. And to the side are the acres of vineyards. Ahead of you are the mountain ranges. This is Italy at its best, a fantasy place, a favourite location for film directors. Your spirit will be nourished, your senses overwhelmed, your head space filled with a beauty created by other worldliness. You re-enter your real world a changed person. A miraculous rejuvination ! Yes, we’ve had many clergy stay here - it’s the natural environment for those on a spiritual quest. Perfect for yoga groups too. This place is an adventure playground for those who wish to experience freedom and privacy ..... For those who appreciate absolute beauty in its purest form. EXPERIENCES, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES For all of you who are interested in a truly Italian experience, then, our events organiser, Erika, can organize any or all of the following for you : . truffle hunting . white water rafting . a lesson in pasta making, followed by a feast* . a lesson in high end cuisine, followed by a feast* . a lesson in pizza making, followed by a feast* . wine tasting in a choice of venues - lavish or simple* . olive oil tasting in a choice of venues - lavish or simple* . a visit to a cheese making factory . horse riding . tennis or paddle . fishing . personal training* . massage* . a fashion day out with a personal shopper in Spoleto, Perugia or Rome (luxury or budget) . a whole face/body makeover with an expert Italian stylist . a guided tour of wherever you want to go . even a helicopter ride - local or further afield *if you require the experience to be “at home”, the rate per head depends on the number of people ie the larger the group, the less the price - and vice versa. For larger groups, Erika also offers assistance re your wedding, anniversary and/or reunion - budget, middle market or luxury, to a greater or lesser degree. As soon as you have booked, we put you directly in touch with Erika, who will advise you accordingly. Please note that prices are blocked by the algorithm until after you’ve booked - numbers (written as words or numbers) are interpreted as personal information which is not permitted before a booking has been confirmed. So it’s best to book and then cancel if you’re not happy with the proposed price of the activity or event. Or, we can pass on a question to Erika. But those who have booked receive priority. Other things to note There is a State of the Art gym called “Unique". it is 1.5 miles and it accepts day memberships. Here there are weight rooms, many classes, a large pool and a huge sauna. Further, there is a tennis club. It is 2 miles away and it also accepts day memberships. And, 5 miles away, in the hills, are fantastic riding stables, where you can practice in the paddock or trek in the mountains under the sun or the stars. You may also be interested in activities, in addition to theatre, churches, art galleries, museums, shops, bars and restaurants OUR CHEF LEONARDO : Will Cook for you In your apartment or Villa. Will Prepare a Feast for you in his own home. Will Arrange a Cookery Session for you in his Pizzeria Old Pig. ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES : 1. Oil and Wine Tasting with Giorgio Brunozzi. 2. Cheesemaking at The Sheep Farm. 3. Truffle Hunting with Dogs. June to Sept only. 4. Visits to Craft Centres and Museums. 5. Yoga at our Villa Tranquility. 6. Boating on Lake Piediluco 7. Late night Ten-Pin Bowling VISITS TO NEIGHBOURING TOWNS WITH CARLO : Places like Assisi, Montefalco, Spello, Norcia and many more. Or even further afield to Florence, Rome, Naples or Venice. FOR THE MORE ACTIVE : 1. Rafting and canoeing. 2. Cycling and Horseriding. 3. Tennis and Paddle Tennis. 4. Woodland Walk with Daniella. FOR THE MORE FIT : 1. Adventure Park in Scheggino. 2. Football Coaching/Training. 3. Boot Camp - Lots of Mud. 4. Pot Holeing and Caving. ANYTHING NOT ON THIS LIST - JUST ASK. All activities subject to availability. Registration number IT054051C204030271