Casale Conte Jacopo 10, Agello - Magione - Perugia

This grand stone Tuscan villa a short drive from Perugia is ideal for parties of up to 12 family or friends. Arranged over three floors and with a basement that can function as an independent apartment for two to four people, it offers great flexibility as well as panoramic views of rolling countryside and distant hills.

Casale Conte Jacopo’s elegance will charm, inside and out. Rich tones of antique polished wood, paintings, rugs and other decorative flourishes complement spacious, well-ordered rooms. The pretty gardens, with mature trees, a large, curtained gazebo and private swimming pool will eat up many hours, but you will also want to linger over dinner around the large table in the splendid dining room. Choose from either of the two cosy kitchens or rustic loggia for breakfast. The popular small town of Agello is a short walk away; while Assisi’s spectacular 13th-century frescoes may well tempt you beyond the many delights of Perugia. The only holiday squabbles should be over what to do next.

Basement apartment

Lounge
Sofa, three armchairs, coffee table, cabinet, desk, chair, stool, door to terrace.

Kitchen
Fully equipped, table and chairs, sideboard, bench.

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, two side tables, chair.

Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair.

Bathroom 1
Shower, sink, WC.

Bathroom 2
Shower, sink, WC.

Ground Floor

Hall
Settee, two armchairs, writing desk, stool, side cabinet, stairs to first floor, main entrance.

Lounge
Two sofas, five armchairs, double stool, two coffee tables, sideboard, cabinet, cupboard, table, chair, fireplace.

Dining room
Table and chairs, three sideboards, serving table, fireplace, French doors to steps to garden.

Kitchen
Fully equipped, table and chairs, corner dresser, freestanding cupboard, wood-burning stove.

Bedroom 3
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), two side tables, chest of drawers, chair.

Dressing area
Wardrobe, chair.

Bathroom 3
Shower, sink, WC.

Utility room
Fully equipped.

First Floor

Bedroom 4
Four-poster bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, two chairs, hall table, Juliet balcony.

Bedroom 6
Twin beds (cannot be converted to a double), wardrobe, chest of drawers, two chairs.

Bedroom 5
Iron-framed double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair.

Office/studio
Sofa, writing desk and chair, bookshelves, side table.

Bathroom 4
Bath with handheld shower, sink, WC.

Bathroom 5
Shower, sink, WC.

Our Thoughts
It’s difficult not to love this classic larger villa. Even at full capacity, people will happily get lost here. If you are not lucky enough to get the bedroom with the four-poster, you’ll find every room has something to recommend it – be that great views or lovely light and inviting places to curl up with a book. Writing desks also abound, perhaps because Casale Conte Jacopo lends itself to relaxed reflection. Sun-worshippers won’t be able to resist moving between the good-sized pool and romantic gazebo.

Notes
Six bedrooms. Five bathrooms. Although the basement apartment is largely level, there are two steps between the kitchen and the other rooms. Air-conditioning is charged by consumption. Pets are not allowed.
Approach road: Paved road

The saltwater swimming pool, with surrounding furnished terrace, in a lower section of the garden is reached by a path with stone steps across grass slopes. Access to the water is via internal Roman steps.
Pool size: 12x6 m with a depth of 1.50m. Open from May to September, weather permitting.