The Macchione Farm House
Property Description :
This red brick farmhouse dating from 1777 is set in the peaceful countryside, surrounded by sunflower fields. Its four apartments sleep up to twenty people. Its renaissance features include a loggia and portico, wooden beams, and cotto floors. The view over the village of montepulciano and its lake is best enjoyed at sunset. Podere macchione is the name of this farmhouse, meaning the property (podere) of the large forest (macchione). A plaque on its wall dates its construction to 1777. It is an exceptionally fine example of umbrian architecture set in the peaceful countryside, neighbour only to tuscany. The farmhouse is constructed of hand made bricks typical of the area, and enriched with a lovely arched loggia. It stands on its own, surrounded by sunflower fields above the small lake of montepulciano. The villages of porto and gioiella are at a ten-minute walk or a three-minute drive, and the sand beaches of the lake trasimeno can be reached after a 10-minute drive. The grounds of the macchione farmhouse are ideal for children. Not only are swings and a sandpit available, but as its only neighbour is another farmhouse over one hundred meters away, and the asphalt road an additional 500 meters down the road, there is no traffic to be worried about. You are surrounded by the views of the montepulciano lake and the sunflower fields. The large garden has made this the choice of groups of six or more friends travelling together, but still interested in their privacy by renting their own apartment. It is worth noting that the scaletta and loggiato apartments are connected through a door usually kept locked. Many family reunions have also been held here, and there are discounts for renting more than one apartment for more than a week, which rise with the length of the stay and the number of apartments that you rent. So what are you waiting for? get all your friends and family together, and come on by for an unforgettable vacation.
Pets :
Yes
Garden :
Large
Pool :
No
Area Description :
Nestled in the heart of the italian peninsula, halfway between rome and florence, lies umbria. With its hill-top towns and ancient castles, sunflower fields and olive groves, it is a region steeped in history, art and culture. With its fresh water lakes and sandy beaches there is something for everyone in umbria. Its cuisine and wines rival those of its neighbours tuscany and lazio, and its beauty, second to none, has earned it the title “the green heart of italy”.