Tower for small project

This property features a small ancient stone tower which lies high above the Tiber valley. Nestled in the rolling hills near a small village it waits for a new owner, who can add to the existing building, and offers:

• a convenient location
• lots of peace and tranquility
• the possibility to customise the tower and additional surface
• a relatively small footprint which keeps the total costs within reach of a modest budget
• a great size for a single person or couple looking for a unique but small-scale project

The tower

Most likely this tower dates back to medieval times and was once a watch tower. The paper trail goes back to the Gregorian land registry. We can be almost sure that the original footprint is the one still present today but the tower may have been much higher in its original form.  The building is listed as an historic landmark as it has features which are very typical for this region in Umbria.  The roof and floors have collapsed so basically the walls are all that are left. It is possible to add 90 square meters of surface to the existing 68 square meters. The destination of these 158 square meters can be residential or the building can be used as a tourist accommodation. On top of that another 90 square meters of underground surface can be realised, not for residential use.

This tower is part of a larger property where a large scale project can be developed including golf course. A part with two farmhouses can also be sold separately. For info please check this link.

The job

As the building is in bad shape it might be best to actually demolish it in order to rebuild it in a way that ensures trouble free living for the future. As this tower is listed as an historic building the external features will have to be reconstructed as they are now. For the additional surface there are local regulations with regards to the external appearance. Should you be interested in this future home then we highly recommend our colleagues from the Renovating in Umbria group, who are very skilled and experienced and used to building for clients who live abroad. You can also contact us directly with any questions you may have regarding the job at hand.

The land

Included in the sale is 1 hectare of land which currently does not feature any mature vegetation. If desired the possibility to purchase more land can be discussed. It is possible to build a pool and with simple landscaping can create a lovely garden setting.

The area

The property lies at about 1.5 km from a small very authentic hamlet between Todi and Orvieto. The hamlet features an Italian style bar as well as a family run restaurant. For years the locals have seen foreigners moving in and out and happily mix and mingle, especially during the summer season when life outdoors is the standard. Thanks to the vicinity of both the E45 and A1 highway the location is pretty central, Tuscany is within easy reach as is Rome. The nearest international airport is located near Perugia.