Elegant top prestige dwelling providing a unique combination of historic features and materials, spacious, bright and colourful interiors, superb 360 degree unspoilt views of the surrounding countryside and a very convenient location.

The original building dates back from the 18th c. and due to its special architectural and historic interest it is designated as Listed Building by the Monuments and Fine Arts Office. It belonged to Earl Paolo Mancinelli, who had it constructed, transformed and completed till 1856 (as indicated on the tablet on the front The restoration and conversion of the existing building to create the present house was carried out in 2003/2005.

Villa Mara was lovingly restored by its present owners with utmost care and attention to detail, retaining many of its original features including all of the old thick chestnut beams and the lounge's 400 year old big fireplace (measuring 160x180 cm). The villa is bright, airy and full of character.

The villa's services and facilities have been brought up to the highest North European Standards: floor heating divided in 4 areas, fast internet connection (ADSL), satellite dish, telephone in each room, slide-away window fly screens.

The villa has a total size of approx. 500 sqm + 50 sqm comprising 2 communicating cellar rooms, one with laundry and concrete washbasin, the other with a constant temperature between 13 and 16 degrees C with chestnut partition door and granolithic washbasin, ideal for storing wines, cheeses, ham and salami.

There are 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with the possibility to make a fifth bathroom (the master bedroom has a pool basin and interior bathroom with hammam); 2 large reception rooms; a big kitchen with oven fire-place; an ironing room; 2 very large communicating rooms, one used as studio with separate fitness area and the other used as hobby room.

Building permit for constructing another house of 80 sqm for residential purpose + 80 sqm underground as cellars, storage and garage is already available.

The building is surrounded by fully enclosed grounds (approx. 4 hectares partly woodland and partly olive grove with 48 trees which produced 130 kg of excellent extra-virgin olive oil last year + 2 large garden areas). Attention to detail extend to the outdoor area and the lovely lawned gardens have been recently landscaped.

Surrounded by green, rolling hills of the Umbrian countryside, it enjoys unforgettable views from every corner. There is a wonderful feeling of privacy and seclusion at Villa Mara, yet this property is at close proximity to many cultural sights including Rome and Todi. Not far from the border between Umbria and Latium, the villa is exactly 96 km from Piazza Navona (in the centre of Rome). The internationally renown art and culture town of Todi is less than 30 km away. The nearest town is Narni, an ancient town of roman origins which boasts a good range of shops, bars and restaurants. Less than 5 km distant there is the railway station Narni Scalo with frequent direct trains to and from Rome (the journey to Rome takes 50 minutes). It takes 11 minutes by train to get to the Orte station with trains to the main European cities. Perugia is 85 km away and other Umbrian towns including Assisi, Orvieto and Spoleto are readily accessible.

Villa Mara is a great choice for those looking for character combined with all comforts and proximity to the key sights of Umbria and to Rome.

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