Santa Caterina

Situated on top of a hill with magnificent views all around; gently rolling hills and farm lands on one side and rugged mountains with a 12th century castle perched on top, on the other. It is just outside the village of Pierantonio (3 miles) a delightful village with bank, bakery, small supermarket etc.  Just 5 miles from colorful Umbertide with more shops, a small rail station and a delicious weekly market on Wednesdays. The fascinating medieval towns of Gubbio, Assisi and Perugia, are easy day trips with each about 20-30 minutes away.  Less than two miles from the the Antagnolla Gold course with 6 tennis courts, an 18-hole golf course, an equestrian center, 2 outdoor and one indoor swimming pools and restaurants.

This precious farmhouse, was built in the 18th century, and lovingly restored by the American and Australian owners in 1996, with every effort made to retain it's original character, using old materials wherever possible.  The main house is approximately 3,300 square feet and has been beautifully decorated in a typical Umbrian/Tuscan style with many antique pieces, coordinating fine fabrics, interesting artwork, and oriental rugs.  High quality outdoor furniture is provided for dining al fresco or relaxing in the garden where you can drink fine Umbrian wines and atmosphere. 

On the ground floor there is a large entrance hall, living room with wood burning fireplace and three French doors to the garden and terrace, dinning room, well-appointed eat-in kitchen with doors to a covered terrace, laundry room with washer and dryer, one bedroom with 2 single beds French doors to the garden and adjacent shower room, On the upper floor, there are two additional bedrooms with queen beds and en-suite bathrooms.  Also on the upper floor, between the two bedrooms, is a delightful sitting room with wood burning fireplace that leads to a patio.

Santa Caterina has every amenity including Wi-FI, satellite TV with video recorder, video & CD libraries, a quality stereo system, dishwasher, washer, dryer, central heating, air conditioning in the master bedroom.  The property fenced and gated with an alarm system. Maid service is included once per week.  Optional: additional maid service,  cook or babysitter.                            

Ground Floor

On the ground floor is a large entrance hall, living room with wood-burning fireplace, dining room and a well appointed eat-in kitchen with doors to a covered terrace for alfresco dinning.

Across the hall there is a bedroom with two single beds and an adjacent bathroom as well as a laundry room with a washer and dryer. The bedroom has a door leading to the garden.

There are two large patios accessible from the living room and dining room, on opposite sides of the house, giving you views of both, the valley, and the mountains.

Upper Floor

On the upper floor, there are two large bedrooms with period furnishings, queen beds and ensuite bathrooms. In between the two bedrooms is a cozy sitting/ TV room with wood-burning fireplace and a patio.

Castello Di Shi

Castello Di Shi was our latest project, completed in the summer of 2007. It is a small, self contained cottage with a full kitchen, living room, dining room and bathroom downstairs and a queen size bedroom with an antique armoire and a make-up table in the loft.

It has its own private patio overlooking the pool and its location at the highest point of the property offers magnificent views.

There is a caretaker who lives in a little cottage on the premises and the property is fenced and gated with an alarm system.