Villa La Scala

A stunning, newly-renovated luxury villa on the border of Tuscany and Umbria. Follow the shady tree-lined avenue to the awe-inspiring entrance and hallway where the villa’s grand elliptical Pietra Serena staircase will take you up to the five air-conditioned bedroom suites. Admire the beautifully restored frescoes and the grand triple-aspect Drawing Room or cool off in the beautiful 15m x 5m swimming pool nestled in the gardens. There is the possibility of building an annex of about 160 square meters The villa was built in 1870 as a manorial hunting lodge. Recently restored to a very high standard it comprises: Ground Floor – Large reception area with grand elliptical Pietra Serena staircase – Open-plan Kitchen, Dining, Living Room with wood burning fire – Triple aspect Drawing Room – WC – Portico overlooking the south-facing gardens – Marble floors throughout First Floor – Large study with balcony overlooking the private driveway – Master Bedroom Suite (bedroom with large walk in shower and large free standing bath) – Suite 2 (bedroom, large walk in shower) – Suite 3 (bedroom, large walk in shower and free standing bath) Mezzanine – Laundry Room with WC – Boiler and Service Room Second Floor – Suite 4 (bedroom with large walk in shower) – Suite 5 (bedroom with large walk in shower and free standing bath) – Terrace overlooking the south-facing gardens with distant views of Lake Trasimeno, Mount Cetona, Mount Amiata, the Montepulciano hills and the bell tower of the nearby village. Grounds – Electric security gate and private gravel driveway from the village – Fully-fenced 8-acre park with formal south-facing garden, a walking path flanked by evergreen oaks and accessible wooded area – Outdoor dining area for 12 guests (shaded by trees in the morning and by the house in the evening) – 15m x 5m swimming pool (saltwater) with 5m x 2m sun ledge at one end Further Details The villa underwent a major renovation in 2020 and 2021 including: – New high specification luxury kitchen with Carrara marble surfaces, Smeg professional range cooker, Miele dishwasher, and a drinking water cooling, filtering and sparkling system – New bathrooms with large power showers, freestanding bathtubs (three of the five bathrooms) and hairdryers included in each – Air conditioning in all bedrooms – Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor (radiators throughout the upper floors) – Wood burning fire – Wi-Fi throughout the house – Garden fountain and automated garden watering system – Zoned exterior feature lighting Nearby The nearby village offers local amenities within walking distance (less than 10 minutes): – Coffee Bar (less than 5 mins) – Supermarket/Delicatessen/Butcher/Local fresh Fruit and Vegetables (less than 5 mins) – Bakery – Pharmacy – Bank – Hairdresser – Post Office – Petrol Station The town of Castiglione del Lago is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the villa. Situated on a small peninsula on the shore of Lake Trasimeno, the town is listed among Italy’s most charming towns. Its historic centre has an ancient fortress and palace with breathtaking views over the lake as well as quaint shops, restaurants and a lakeshore beach with water sports and small leisure boat hire facilities. Music and art events as well as “Films Under the Stars” are held in the open air within the fortress’ walls during the summer. The vibrant Etruscan town of Cortona is less than 30 minutes away with its renowned restaurants, bars and shops as well as the cultural appeal of the MAEC museum, Teatro Signorelli, S. Margherita Abbey, Etruscan tombs and archeological sites. Airports: – Perugia 56km, Florence 136km, Pisa 197km, Rome 200km, Bologna 227km Cities within close reach: – Perugia, Cortona, Assisi, Citta della Pieve, Pienza, Todi, Chiusi, Siena, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Arezzo, Florence