L'Elce at Casale Bellaluce, Canale Nuovo - Orvieto - Orvieto in Umbria

Casale Bellaluce is a traditional stone built house, which was completely renovated in 2003 into 4 apartments. The makeover has been done in a very sympathetic manner, keeping many of the original features, yet bringing the property up to date and providing all the expected modern comforts. The large inviting swimming pool is positioned in one corner of the garden; it is completely surrounded by fencing with a gate for safety. The paved pool surround is furnished with sun loungers, chairs and umbrellas. From the pool and garden you have far reaching views across farmland to the rolling Umbrian hills in the distance.

The original farmhouse was built on this plot around 1000 AD, although the current house is much later. It was also at one time a Benedictine Monastry which is why there is the church attached to one side of the building. The area itself has been inhabited for far longer than that, it was during the renovation work that a Roman cistern was found. The property has three separate apartments and a detached cottage. The three apartments are located in the main building and the cottage is located opposite the main house. The largest apartment is on the first floor while the ground floor houses the two smaller apartments. Each accommodation has its own private outside space where you can enjoy dining al fresco. There is a 13th century chapel attached to the left side of the house which has lovely 16th century frescoes inside.  The chapel is still consecrated and at the end of July each year there is a service held to celebrate a local religious festival.

Ground Floor
Kitchen-Diner with Lounge
Fully equipped kitchen, gas hob with 4 rings, dining table with 4 chairs, 2 sofas, TV.

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), wardrobe, chest of drawers.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, bidet, sink, WC.

Bedroom 2
Pair of twin beds (cannot be converted into a double bed), chest of drawers.

En-suite Toilet
Sink, WC.

Shared Pool:
Length: 12 m
Width: 6 m
Depth: 1.0 to 1.45 m
Entrance: Roman steps
Opening times: May to September
Fenced: Yes
Furnished: Sunloungers and parasols
Cleansed: Chlorine
Distance from villa: 30 m