Description
This large stone country house, recently restored, is 400 mt above sea level. There is plenty of fresh country air, even in the warmest months. It borders on Tuscany and overlooks a green valley, with woods, small lakes and characteristic country homes. It is 11 Km from Trasimeno Lake and 16 from the medieval town Cortona, one of the most suggestive towns in Tuscany. From the country house, you can easily reach many famous cultural centres, both of Umbria and Tuscany, towns known for their landscapes as well as their architecture and art: Gubbio is 40 minutes by car, Spoleto and Siena an hour, Florence an hour and 15 minutes. LA Cascina is situated in the middle of a 20 hectares wide property, with a hilly and panoramic position, surrounded by chestnut and oak woods. And for the guests there is a large private garden and wide opened green areas. Near the country house, there is a swimming pool, with a suggestive 360° landscape. There are 5 autonomous apartments, from 2 to 7 people. The furnishings are typically traditional, comfortable and functional. The apartments are with stone walls and beamed ceilings. Each apartment has an independent entrance; equipped with its own garden furniture.There is also autonomous heating. In the neighbourhood, there are trekking paths that can be done on foot, on horse-back or on mountain-bikes. Tennis courts are available 800 mt away, aquatic sports can be prectised on nearby Trasimeno Lake. And, for those who love good cooking and good wine, they will find several excellent restaurants nearby.
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