Podere Palazzo

Highlights

• Podere Palazzo is a beautifully restored, stone farmhouse that has spectacular views across the Italian countryside.
• Its interiors blend a rustic simplicity with modern Italian designs and include stylish living areas and five spacious bedrooms.
• The flourishing hilltop gardens are bursting with colour and have an al fresco dining terrace and stunning infinity pool.
• The house is between the Tuscan, Umbrian and Lazio borders where you can explore lush, rolling landscapes and medieval hamlets.

You should know

• The heated infinity pool is only available during May-October.
• If you need some extra space, the master bedroom has additional pull-out beds, making the house suitable for up to 10 adults and two kids.

Savour the sheer beauty of authentic, Italian life at this magnificent stone farmhouse amongst the Tuscan and Umbrian hillsides. Surrounded by a rich tapestry of verdant, natural landscapes, Podere Palazzo inspires timeless, special moments. Walk through aromatic fruit orchards and rugged, open pastures, past the blossoming olive trees and up to the medieval hilltop hamlets. Treat yourself to fresh local foods and full-bodied wines, creating long-lasting memories that will stand the test of time.

Podere Palazzo is an 18th century farmhouse sitting on a hilltop between the Tuscan, Umbrian and Lazio borders. Beautifully restored to create a luxurious country home, it blends a rustic diffidence with modern design tones. Natural materials showcase local craftsmanship and are joined by design-led furnishings for an artistic opulence. Look out for the plush fur rugs on the clay terracotta tiles or for the chestnut rafters with their sparkling chandeliers.

The layout lends itself to traditional Italian values and has an abundance of living spaces where families and friends can gather. Relax in the calming lounge with its open log fire or in the rustic-chic kitchen with its contemporary appliances. There’s a peaceful library for quiet reflection, or a stunning outdoor terrace with views to die for.

While away your days in the blooming, manicured gardens, with their wildflowers, orchard trees and organic vegetable patches. Read a book in the swinging hammock or picnic on the lawn, before cooling off with a dip in the jaw-dropping, infinity pool.

When it’s time for bed there are five spacious bedrooms to choose from, including a master room, three doubles and a gorgeous twin. Each has been finished with a minimalist decadence and has either a beautiful en-suite or deluxe shared bathroom.

This part of Italy is a natural masterpiece boasting untouched landscapes, outstanding views and characterful towns and villages. Explore its flourishing hills by foot, bike or horse, or indulge in the sumptuous splendours that this region is famous for. Enjoy wine-tasting sessions or cookery courses, or mouth-watering meals in authentic, local restaurants. Marvel at the incredible gothic architecture of ancient cathedrals and churches, or revive yourself in the natural spa waters. The pretty hamlet of Trevinano can be found nearby, along with the bustling town of San Casciano dei Bagni. Head further afield to find Orvieto or Lake Trasimeno, along with Assisi, Arezzo and historic Montepulciano.

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