Speroni

Speroni is a beautifully restored house that sleeps four people in two extremely spacious double bedrooms.  It is set in a magnificent position just north of Lago Trasimeno and close to two classic hilltop villages with restaurants and shops.  Elegant furnishings, a stunning swimming pool and far reaching views of the surrounding Umbrian hills makes Speroni an outstanding villa in a fabulous location and a very special place in which to stay for an Italian holiday.

Double French windows lead from one of the outside terraces into the downstairs reception room.  This room has a dining table and comfortable easy chairs and sofa.  A wood burning stove and central heating make this room really cosy for those times of the year when you will not be outside on the sun drenched terraces.  Other French widows open onto the other side of the house from the main entrance and out to the path that leads to the swimming pool.

An internal door leads into the extremely well equipped kitchen with all modern facilities that include a dishwasher and washing machine.  There is a small separate walk in utility cupboard.

A marble tiled staircase leads up to the first floor and the two double bedrooms.  The first bedroom at the front of the house has a double bed that can be converted into two single beds if requested at the time of your reservation.  A bathroom with bath tub and shower is positioned immediately next to the bedroom door.

The room is extremely spacious and with elegant furnishings, dressing table and sofa this room is a charming and comfortable haven.

Windows on three sides of the bedroom, including French windows, afford fabulous far reaching views such as this panoramic autumnal scene over the surrounding Umbrian countryside to the distant hills of Tuscany.

The second bedroom is to the right of the staircase at the other end of the house.  This double bed can also be configured into two single beds if required.  There is an ensuite bathroom with large walk in shower. Leading off from the bedroom there is another little bedroom with a small single bed which would be ideal for a small infant or baby.

Surrounding the house there are a series of terraces with stylish garden furniture.  Speroni is immersed in the beautiful Umbrian countryside and the views and landscapes from these terraces are entrancing. Here the hilltop village of Preggio can be seen in the distance.

The swimming pool is positioned a short distance away, up and behind the house.  There is a plentiful supply of sun loungers and chairs and a delightful covered terrace fronting an artist’s studio provides shade if required.  The views from here, as from everywhere at Speroni are stunning.

The charming British couple who own Speroni live in this independent separate house close by.  They have created a magnificent garden which you will delight in exploring.

Two nearby classic Italian hilltop villages provide restaurants and small shops and Lago Trasimeno with its own aquatic attractions is a short distance away.  There are a mass of country walks that lead directly from the garden and the cultural gems of Assisi, Cortona, Gubbio and Perugia are also a short drive away. Speroni is an enchanting property in this most captivating part of Italy.

Summary
Location
In north western Umbria just north of Lago Trasimeno.

Accommodation
Maximum Accommodation Numbers:  Total of 4 + 1 child.
Bedrooms:  2 double bedrooms with double beds.  1 small adjoining bedroom with one single bed.
Bed Configuration.  If requested at the time of booking the double beds can be made into single beds.
Cots:  A fold up cot is available.
Bathrooms:  2.  1 with bath tub & shower.  1 ensuite with shower.
Kitchen:  4 ring gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
Heating:  Gas central heating and wood burning fire.

Facilities & Supplementary Information
Swimming Pool: Breadth 6 metres.  Length 12 metres.  Shallow End 1.25 metres.  Deep End 2.5 metres. Roman steps at shallow end.  Metal steps at deep end.  Shared with the owners. (usually only two)  Open at beginning of May; closed at end of September.
House Telephone:  Yes.
Mobile Phone Reception:  Fair.
Satellite TV / DVD:  Yes.
Radio/CD Player:  Yes.
BBQ:  Yes.
Approach Drive:  There is a 2 km gravel track from the asphalt surface public road.  It is quite manageable, but is not suitable for low slung type sports cars.
Parking:  There is plenty of space for cars to park on the premises.
Animals / Pets on or near Premises:  The owners currently have a Springer spaniel.
Linen & Towels:  Linen and towels are provided and these will be changed for clean ones at the end of each week.
Towels for Swimming Pool Use:  Yes.
House Book:  A comprehensive house book is provided.
Assistance:  The owners live on site and are on call to help for any unusual events and circumstances that cannot be resolved by reading the house book.
Welcome Pack:  A selection of food basics, including wine, will be provided.  Payment for any requested additional food provisions to be made on arrival.
First Evening Meal.  This can be provided on request.  Payment to be made on arrival.
Fans.   Free standing electric fans are available.
Mosquito Screens:  There are retractable screens on all the bedroom windows.
Toys for Children:  A selection of toys is available for small children.
Baby Buggy:  A fold up baby buggy is available.
High Chair:  A high chair for a child is available.
Hairdryers:  One is provided in each bedroom.
Extra Cleaning Available:  By arrangement with key holder at extra cost.

Rental Facts
Currency for Payment:  GBP sterling.
Weekly Rental Price:  Detailed prices are available on request from Italian Encounters.
Price Grading:  Medium.  Please see Properties Home Page for the definition of this grading.
Rental Basis:  Self-catering.
Rental Periods:  Available from beginning of April to end of October for a minimum of 7 nights with changeover on Saturday.
Rental Restrictions:  No Pets.
Included in the Rental Price:  The rental price includes all taxes, the consumption of electricity, gas and water (for normal general usage), the use and laundry of bed linen & towels and final cleaning.
Not Included in the Rental Price:  Telephone, central heating, firewood, meals or any other requested services.
Breakage/Cleaning/Security Charge:  None.  Breakages should be reported to the key holder.
Extra Costs:

• Central Heating:  At cost.
• Telephone:  At cost.

Distances
Approx Driving Time from Local Airports:

• 30 minutes from Perugia (Ryanair)
• 1½ hours from Florence (Meridiana)
• 2 hours from Forli (Ryanair), Ancona (Ryanair)
• 2½.hours from Pisa (Ryanair, Thomson), Rome Ciampino (Ryanair, Easyjet), Rome Fiumicino, (many world airlines), Pescara (Ryanair) & Bologna (BA).

Approx Distance in kms to Nearest Villages with Shops:

• 2km to local village of Castel Rigone, (general store, chemist, two bars)
• 8km to Magione (several supermarkets, wide range of shops)
• 9km to Passignano (attractive lakeside town with weekly market, good shops and many restaurants).

Approx Distance in kms to Closest Restaurant:

• 2km to ‘La Relais’ & ‘Locanda del Galluzzo’ in Castel Rigone.
• 5km to ‘La Castagna’ in Preggio.
• At least another 10 other restaurants within 20 minutes drive.

Approx Distance in kms to Nearest Motorway Exit:

• 8km to Torricella exit from the Raccordo (Perugia-Siena dual carriageway)
• 40km from Betolle exit on A1 (Rome-Florence autostrada)
• 30km from Promano exit of E45 (Rome-Cesena dual carriageway)

Approx Driving Time to Local Towns, Cities and places of Interest:

• 30 miutes to Perugia, Cortona and Castiglione del Lago
• 45 minutes to Assisi
• 1 hour to Siena and Gubbio
• 1½ hours to Florence
• 2¼ hours to Rome

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