Umbria farmhouse villas

Gianesi

 

Citta di Castello area, Umbria, Italy

The perfect property for those seeking peace and seclusion and beauty.
 
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Sleeps maximum of 6


Thought to date originally from the 16th century, GIANESI was sympathetically restored and converted into a charming and comfortable home in 1991.

The house is arranged over three levels. All the rooms have exposed beams and wonderful views. There is full central heating throughout.

Middle level: The main living accommodation is situated off the top terrace and comprises a room with a wood burning stove and dining table which leads through to a well equipped kitchen (electric oven, gas hob and microwave). This level also has a sitting room with sofa, TV and video and a twin bedroom.

Lower level: A spiral staircase leads down to the lower level with a fully tiled shower room with WC, basin and bidet and then on to a large double bedroom. This room has French windows opening onto the lowest terrace, overlooking the orchard, garden and pool. It is equipped with a small kettle and a music centre.

Top level: With its own private front door, there is a spacious twin studio bedroom and large en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, WC, bidet, basin and a washing machine.

GIANESI, with its private swimming pool, sits in extensive grounds at the end of a quiet track. It enjoys lovely views over rolling wooded hills and valleys. Having been sympathetically restored, it provides comfortable accommodation set in tranquil and beautiful countryside. A wonderful place to 'chill out' and relax. Although the large dining terrace is ideal for 'al fresco' meals, Gianesi is also within easy reach of a host of authentic local restaurants. 

Gianesi has been designed so that it makes an ideal house for a couple on their own or a family or two families where a degree of separation is desired.

There are three south facing terraces by the house, the top one is equipped with a wooden table and seating for six under a traditional pergola. There is also a barbecue and further bench seating.

The garden has been landscaped using the lines of the original terracing and retaining mature fig, hazel and other trees to provide shade. Further seating and a small table are provided on these terraces. There is also a small orchard, which though recently planted, provides fruit in season (plums, pears, apricots and peaches). 

A low wall protects the pool area, there is shade under a pergola, a shower and several sun loungers and other chairs. The pool itself is 10m x 5m.
 
 

 

 

Location

Gianesi is situated above Gioiello, 15 minutes from Citta di Castello. 
It is ideally placed for visiting many well-known and less well-known Umbrian and Tuscan mediaeval and renaissance treasures such as Assisi, Perugia, Florence, Siena and Urbino. 
The nearest airports are Ancona and Bologna (90 miles), Rome and Florence.
The nearest motorway is the E45 (7 miles)
Car hire is recommended
Attractive furnishings and quality finish
Our lovely Umbrian home
Swimming pool

 
Sleepy historic towns

The Spirit of the 'green heart' of Italy 


Umbria evokes in the visitor a powerful sense of its own individuality and offers guests the opportunity to stay in the heart of Italy where life continues much in the way it has done for generations. 

Its colours and contours are generally more subtle thanin other parts of Italy and even in the shimmering heat of summer, the unspoilt countryside has a rich lushness. 

The Umbrians are proud of their history and traditions which they are more than happy to share with visitors with their natural charm and good humour.
 

Fascinating places to visit


All over the region, there are magical towns and villages clinging to the steep hilltops. You will be entranced not just by the beauty and atmosphere, but also by the warmth and friendliness of the Umbrian people, who are more than happy to share their history and traditions with visitors. Don't miss some of the lesser well-known places - all of which are listed in our detailed 'House Book' where our visitors also add their comments and experiences.
 

Help and advice at hand


We spend every summer closeby, and are more than happy to help out our guests in any way. 

Many of our guests return and also recommend Gianesi to their friends.

Nearby Assisi 

Rental rates - 2008

Price per property per week. Payment is quoted in sterling. Approximate US dollar and euro rates are given, although payment is only accepted in currencies other than sterling at rates specificially agreed in advance with the owner.
 
Week beginning
£ (Sterling)
US Dollars (approx)
Euro (approx)
Up to and incl 3 May
550
1080
740
10 May - 24 May 
700
1375
940
31 May - 28 June
800
1570
1075
5 July - 23 Aug
1500
2945
2010
30 Aug - 13 Sept 
700
1375
940
20 Sept onwards
500
980
670

Provisional bookings will be confirmed on receipt of a 50% deposit cheque.
The balance should be paid 8 weeks before the start of your holiday when you will be sent maps and directions to Gianesi.
 

Contact details

For further information and to book this property contact the owner, Simon Mumford.
+44 (0) 1751 430180
+39 075 857 0071
or by email