Description:
Amidst the green lush hills on the border between Tuscany and Umbria, I Mandarini sits majestically overlooking the Niccone valley. Stone built and well restored, this home conserves the traditional countryside style. An interesting configuration and lay out of the home makes for wonderfully spacious accommodation which is different from the usual farmhouse.
The main door of this 280 sqm home opens into a small foyer and then an informal sitting area. The living room complete with fireplace is a cosy area of the home and is adjacent to the dining room and kitchen. This floor also holds a bedroom suite and bathroom. Up a flight of stairs, one enters into the study which accesses two other bedrooms and a bathroom. Back at the study, a flight of stairs runs down into a cosy family room, roomy dining area complete with kitchen and another bedroom and bathroom.
A covered outdoor eating area is accessed from this floor and the 4000 sqm lush green garden opens up from here. The 12 x 6 swimming pool is located on the upper terrace and is a wonderful spot to spend hot summer days enjoying the surroundings.
There is a 40 sqm annex located on the grounds that is currently being used as storage although there is definitely enough space available here to create extra guest accommodation if desired.
The entire home conserves a wonderful rustic ambiance with exposed beams, handmade tiles and stone surrounds. The owners have used beautiful warm colours and décor to adorn the home and this completes the countryside feel.
All services are in excellent working order with two wells, electricity, telephone, heating and septic system. The current owners live in the home full time and have always maintained a perfect running household.
All amenities can be found in the towns of Mercatale at 10 minutes away, Città di Castello at 20 minutes away and Cortona at 25 minutes. These places offer great restaurants and shops for everyday necessities. Città di Castello and Cortona two cities rich with history and culture and always find the village(s) in festivity, rediscover the taste of being among other people, of speaking and of indulging on speculations on ancient traditions. www.argoweb.it
My Thoughts: Spectacular views and beautifully groomed grounds set the perfect scene for this home. The space that I Mandarini offers is ideal for a large family or for those with many friends! The unique layout of the home is interesting and expresses the history of the property. The rooms are comfortable and inviting and there is a wonderful symbiosis between the internal and external spaces. Wonderfully restored and in perfect condition, this is definitely a home to view.
