The house of Gelsi

This typical and charming historical house dating back to the early 1800’s is located in the area of Lake Trasimeno a few km from a medieval village that according to maps, in 543, the Ostrogoth Arrigo (or Rigone), lieutenant of Totila, used the place to establish the operational base that was to maintain the siege of the city of Perugia. Towards the end of the 13th century, a castle was built to defend the town, of which the walls, the keep, three towers and two access doors (Porta Ponente and Porta Monterone) still exist today. The upper part of the village has remained intact after many centuries and carefully preserved by the inhabitants of the hamlet.

The building located on a half hill, is structured on 2 levels in typical Umbrian masonry with stone face to view, overall the main body between ground floor and first floor measures 500 sqm, on the ground floor we find a double entrance, a large and bright living room that can be divided into 2 living rooms, a bar corner, 3 bathrooms, an elevator leading to the first floor, a cellar, a pantry and a kitchen with fireplace.

On the first floor, which is accessed via a beautiful external staircase or by the elevator to the ground floor, located near the entrance, we find a living room, a storage room, 4 double bedrooms and two single rooms, all with private bathroom.

In addition the house has a small apartment with separate entrance, consisting of living room with fireplace and kitchenette, a double bedroom and a bathroom.

Externally beyond the courtyard of land of about 2750 sqm. with 2 large Gelsi, there are old outbuildings and a oven for baking bread, the volumes of which can be recovered to make a second independent house with an area of 100 sqm. , the water part is guaranteed by 4 wells that provide enough water all year round.

This property for its location and its particular characteristics as well as ensuring an oasis of peace and relaxation, is a great investment for those who want to create an interesting economic income through tourist rentals, Lake Trasimeno and the surrounding hills are a very popular destination from March to late October, from the house you can reach in a few minutes the Lake Trasimeno, Perugia is about 25 km, Florence 130 km, Rome about 160 km, Siena 95 km, the airport of Perugia 36 km.

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