Reference   11665
 

Gorgeous restored olive mill within five minutes walk to the medieval umbrian hilltop town

Europe / Italy / Umbria / trevi


Close To   spoleto (15 Kms)
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Description

The millhouse is an old olive mill restored in 1995 and described vividly in the illustrated book "where the cypress rises-an Australian artist in Umbria" (available at www.amazon.com.)It has also been featured in magazines such as Australian `Country Style`. Beautifully furnished, it is available when the family is abroad. Built into the hillside rock,on two levels with spellbinding views towards Spoleto and Montefalco, the millhouse has a large open plan sitting room , dining room and kitchen with aga, and stairs which lead to a very rustic olive grove of 300 olive trees (and free-range tortoise colony, so no dogs please) . We have an 18 metre pool available in the summer months , set in an olive grove of 350 trees. The centre of the village of Trevi, famous for its olive oil (with restaurants, basic shops, churches and museums) is a short stroll through narrow medieval streets and cobble-stoned steps. In the centre of Italy`s `Green heart '- perfect for those wishing to combine art, history and landscape with a unique culinary experience. Stay in the house,get a sense of real life in an Umbrian village and read the book! Italian television, stereo, fireplace, dishwasher, washing machine, linen, all kitchen utensils,crockery, extensive english language library, Schmookins the (unobtrusive) live-in cat. In winter heating costs are to be paid by the exchange partner, as is firewood if the exchange is more than two weeks, but the weather is often sunny and the millhousegenerally nestles well above the fog line.Winter is the prefect time to enjoy the treasures of central italy off season, and a very well equiped gym and indoor pool and spa is a ten minute drive away.

Neighborhood

Beautiful landscape, hill walks, horseriding, out-door pool and kids playground in the village , theatres , festivals such as Trevi`s medieval October festival, excellent food and wine, famous churches and museums.15 minutes by car to Spoleto,20 to Assisi and 30 to Perugia. trains from trevi to Rome central 90 minutes.
Famous for its olive oil (harvested in November and December) and close to the vineyards of Montefalco. perfect for day trips to countless central italian historic centres.Friendly people, a great wine bar and lots of small restaurants.This is for people who want to know what life is really like in central Italy. In winter an excellent wellness centre 10 minutes drive near the city of Foligno (9 kilometres)

About Us

Virginia Ryan is an australian artist and writer, who shows internationally. For more information,check www.virginiaryan.com

Giancarlo Izzo is an italian diplomat and passionate cook, born in Naples but adopted by Umbria! He speaks English, Italian, French, Portugese and Spanish.Giancarlo is also current president of the environmental association TREBIS (www.trebis.it)

They have two grown children, Chiara and Julian presently at University in Australia and Italy. The family has lived in Egypt, Australia, Italy,former Yugoslavia, Scotland,Brazil and Ghana in West Africa.

Destination

We are currently looking for an apartment or house in inner Sydney with two bedrooms or more.

For you:Umbria is perfect for sabbaticals, art history and culinary retreats, and as a base for discovering italy.We like people who will love our house, making fires in winter,getting to know the locals if you desire, understanding the workings of a small town in a very special part of the world.

We will care for your house as we hope you will care for ours.


 

Details

Type   House
Sleeps   6
Bathrooms   2
Swimming Pool   Outdoor Private
Surroundings   Countryside
Bedrooms   3
    
Air Conditioning   No

 
Children Welcome   Yes
Smoking Inside   Yes
Exchange Cars   Yes
Pets Welcome   No
Disabled Access   No
    

 
Updated   2008-02-03 (yyyy-mm-dd)

 

Destination

Australia, Open
2008-11-14  to  2008-12-10
60 - 120 days

 
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