Podere Molinaccio, Panicale - Perugia

This meticulously restored 19th-century rural villa on the Tuscan-Umbrian border consists of a generous top-floor apartment with glorious views in every direction, from picture-perfect towns to fields of sunflowers, wheat and olive groves. With three bedrooms and a childrens sleeping area, the flexible one-level space can host up to six adults and two children, and is ideal for families or friends holidaying together. The interiors reflect the warm colours so typical of the region, with bedrooms painted in shades of orange, yellow and ochre and dressed with antiques. And they all offer hints of the rustic stone exterior, with exposed sections of wall a recurring feature.

The neatly kept gardens combine pristine lawn with shrubs, lavender and olive trees while three pergolas provide plenty of shade from the strong Tuscan sun. The large private pool is reached along a paved path, which passes under a long wooden pergola furnished with a table and chairs and there are two additional pergolas on the pool terrace. Panicale, a medieval hill town on the eastern slope of Mount Petrarvella, is within easy walking distance and offers views over Lake Trasimeno as well as highly recommended Ristorante Masolino, shops and bars.

First Floor

Lounge-Diner
Two sofas, table and chairs, sideboard, side table, chair, open fireplace, steps leading to study.

Kitchen
Fully equipped, table and chairs.

Childrens bedroom area with double bed (cannot be converted to twins) - due to local licencing restrictions this double bed cannot be used for adults - sofa, wardrobe, chest of drawers, two chairs

Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Study
Table and chair.

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), cot, wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

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

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC, washing machine.

Bedroom 3
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers.

Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC

Our Thoughts
Podere Molinaccio has one of our favourite pool areas because of its well-furnished pergolas and hard-to-beat setting; it’s impossible not to relax in such lovely surroundings. Add in cookery lessons or wine and olive oil-tastings that can be organised by the owners on site and guests will find it hard to leave. Inside, the cute study complete with computer and printer means children with revision or a writer needing space can enjoy a little peace and privacy when needed.

Notes
Three bedrooms plus childrens sleeping area (this is not a separate room). Four bathrooms, two en-suite. The owners live on the ground floor and are on hand to help guests if they need anything, but they do not use the pool when there are guests. Pets are welcome; the property is fenced (the owners have two dogs that are kept away from guests). The owners can arrange horse-riding lessons for adults and children as well as boat trips on Lake Trasimeno.

Pool
The pool terrace is furnished with sun loungers and provides panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The far end of the pool has metal ladder steps leading into the water. Pool size: 10m x 5m, 1.6m deep. Open June to September, weather permitting. The pool is cleaned daily from 6am-8am.