Perched between the sky and the green Umbrian countryside, Villa Martana with its infinity pool of very large dimensions, boasts a spectacular position overlooking the valley and the Medieval centre of Todi which, with its bell towers and domed churches, stands out on the landscape between the farmhouse itself and the horizon.
One of Umbria's most beautiful hill towns, even described as one of the most liveable towns in the world, Todi is perched high up in the hills with spectacular views in every direction.
The Villa has a secluded location but is only 3 minutes drive (30 minutes on foot) from the nearest village of Grutti with a good restaurant and basic shops.
The landscape, that guests can admire from the garden of the Villa, dining alfresco or having an aperitif at sunset, looks like a XV century painting and is a combination of pristine nature and the patient works of mankind who, over two thousand years, has laid the roads that have been in use since Roman times, cultivated the fields, the olive groves and the vineyards, and has constructed a series of hilltop villages.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VILLA
The property is dated back from 17th century and was tastefully restored a few years ago by the owners that are achitects and have a real passion for fine arts. Some of the works of art of their collection are inside the villa. The entire property has beeen completely refreshed and refined inside and outside on 2019.
The property is comprised of a main large farmhouse on 3 levels and a nearby dependance with an independent apartment that can accomodate 2 guests. The villa is partially air conditioned.
The ground floor features a spacious and bright living room with fireplace, large french doors and direct access to the garden, this is the vibrant heart of the house.
Unlike most of the farmhouses in Umbria and Tuscany, which have many walls and corridors, here the architect has designed an open and fluid space between the living room, the dining room and the kitchen. This floor has a service bathroom and each room has direct access to the scenic veranda overlooking Todi and the garden with pool.
From the ground floor, through a staircase, is possible to reach the lower level that has a direct access to the pool area of the garden. On this level there is a gym and a service bathroom.
The sleeping area is on the first floor. It is composed of two double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms (bathtub with shower head), a twin bedroom and a double bedroom with shared bathroom (walk in shower). One of the double bedrooms, the red one, has a sofa that can be converted in single bed or a normal single bed can be added, on request, to accommodate up to 11 guests, 12 with a child on the sofa bed.
The master bedroom has a very large king size bed (220 centimetres width) and the red bedroom has a large bed 180 centimetres width; the other beds are 160 centimetres width, the normal size in Europe for a bed comfortably accommodating 2 people.
Connected to the main house through a porch, there is the lovely GUEST HOUSE composed of a living room with fireplace, a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower. The outside private pergola, with black smelling grapes, is the perfect place to relax, read a book or have a meal. The guest house is rented together with the villa, exclusively.
Villa: 3 bedrooms, facing South, are air conditioned, fans available in the rest of the villa that, having thick stone walls, is well insulated and, being on a hilly breezy location, has a comfortable temperature even in the hottest moments of the Summer days.
GARDEN AND POOL
The large garden has multiple sitting/lounging areas, a baerbecue and pergolas with stylish outdoor furniture, to enjoy dining alfresco or just to take in the view and spectacular sunsets. Particular care has been taken in the creation of the outdoor spaces: the farmhouse is surrounded by a large land of 3 hectares. Starting from the entrance gate, a beautiful drive bordered by hedges leads up to the residence. Secular oaks, olive trees, flowers and numerous lavender bushes encompass the well-kept lawn and garden surrounding the residence, extending all the way to the panoramic pool, which is set in a discreet location next to the farmhouse, overlooking the valley.
The swimming pool with infinity edge has a large surface of 180 sqm and an irregular size around 17 X 9,5 metres, with a depth from 50 centimetres to 1,50 metres and a Jacuzzi area inside the pool.
From the swimming pool the view is gorgeous, our guests have numerous sulounges for sunbathing around the pool and a shade sail.
Amenities:
- wifi internet connection
- Partially Air conditioned (3 bedrooms facing South), A/C will be metered and is payable locally. Fans provided
- Gym: weight machine, tapis roulant, step, wheights
- 1 Satellite TV (library room on ground floor)
- DVD player, CD player
- washing machine
- dishwasher
- American ans Italian coffe machine
- barbecue
- mosquito screens in the bedrooms