Casa Sant'Anna (Main House) is a beautifully restored villa on 2.5ha (6.2 Ac) of land. Set in the rolling hills on the border of Umbria and Tuscany and 7km from the historic town of Citta di Castello, its elevated position provides stunning views of the Umbrian/Tuscan country side. The property fronts the St Francis pilgrimage track (via di Francesco https://www.viadifrancesco.it/en/ ) and has a number of attractive medieval towns within close proximity.
The main house was built in stages (between the 1300's and 1700's) however was completely restored and modernised in c 2010. It now comprises 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms over 2 levels, and has a feature rarely found in historic villas - full height glass windows which capture the amazing views. Renovated to take in the best of it's historical beginnings but incorporating the comforts of modern comfortable living, the house seamlessly combines old and new.
Downstairs you will find an entrance lobby flowing through to the open modern kitchen which is extensively appointed. A separate dining area is provided, with adjacent sunny lounge/reading areas. The construction has taken advantage of the property's wonderful position by maximising natural light through all of the downstairs spaces. On the ground floor you will also find a large bedroom with an adjacent bathroom.
Upstairs is a landing/ sitting area with an adjacent bedroom and a spacious lounge room which has a fireplace and a cathedral ceiling with impressive timber beams. Two additional large bedrooms are located on the first floor, one with an ensuite, the other with an adjacent bathroom.
Materials used in the construction provide excellent insulation against the cold in winter and the heat of summer. Ceiling fans are provided in all bedrooms.
Accessed from a separate outside door is the Cantina where all laundry requirements are met with washing machine, dryer, sink/basin, and storage cupboards.
A carport/woodshed is located next to the main house. (The property owners car may be stored in the carport).
A large swimming pool (14m x 4m) overlooks the rolling hills and valley below.
Nearby towns with some services (Piosina and Lerchi) 3km, Citta di Castello with all services 9km, Anghiari 17km, Umbertide 30km, Arezzo 36km, Cortona 53km, Perugia 60km, Montepulciano 84km, Siena 103km, Florence 117km and Rome 255km.
The location is an ideal starting point for exploring both Tuscany and Umbria, to discover the greatest art cities of central Italy, or along less touristy routes. The extraordinary Valtiberina area offers wonderful landscapes and unspoiled natural reserves of the nearby towns including Citerna, Sansepolcro, Monterchi and Monte Santa Maria Tiberina, without mentioning Arezzo and the Casentino area.
A real paradise for hiking and cycling lovers (road and off road), the property is conveniently located near the Natural Reserves of Monti Rognosi and Alpe della Luna , and the Casentinesi Forests National Park. In addition, only 23 km away is the enchanting Montedoglio Lake which offers kayaking and fishing activities in a charming natural environment.
The easiest way to get to the villa is by train to Arezzo, taxis from Arezzo to the villa will cost c Eu70 (approx) Alternatively, Rome is an easy 2hr 45min drive.
**Some minor upgrading works are currently underway in kitchen and other areas, the attached photos may not fully reflect the final offering.
*Located on the same property (but adequately separated from the main building) is a separate 2 BR house - the Chapel building. The houses are self contained and can be rented individually however they do share a storage area/laundry (the Cantina) and swimming pool. Both houses are available for rent, total 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
