Charming country house by the lake, Passignano sul Trasimeno - Umbria
Elegantly renovated old country house, fitted with swimming pool, solar panels, close to the shores of the lake, for sale in Passignano sul Trasimeno. Surrounded by a 3000 square meters (0.7 acres) garden, this classical country house dates back to the XIX century and preserves its original architecture with stone and brick walls. Renovated with a swimming pool and modern comforts, including a photovoltaic system and solar panels, it is ready to be lived in and offers elegant interiors in typical rustic style starring antique doors, high ceilings with exposed wooden beams, stone fireplaces, brick arches and terracotta floors, some 300 square meters (3229 sq ft) on three floors. A large portico on the ground floor is perfect for dining al fresco and is equipped with a bread oven and outdoor kitchen. An entrance hallway leads to the main sitting room with fireplace, to a dining room, and to a custom-built masonry kitchen with dining and a pantry with wine cellar and laundry, as well as a bathroom with shower. With a separate entrance there is an office and a woodshed. From the living room a terracotta staircase leads to the upper floor where the three bedrooms have oak wood floorings throughout. A cloakroom and a master bathroom with Jacuzzi and double sinks are also included. The study on the third floor is very bright thanks to double panoramic windows, and features a cast-iron stove. All house window frames are made of chestnut wood and equipped with double glazing and mosquito nets. The exteriors are lovely and well maintained. The porch and pergola overlook the garden and the swimming pool, framed by a generous size handmade terracotta sundeck, a dominant corner of the garden and perfect for entertaining family and guests. To the rear, the driveway access to a paved courtyard, well screened by greenery, with a two-seater wooden carport. Also in the garden, a wooden shed is used as storage for furniture and equipment, while a shed supports the photovoltaic system and also serves as a shelter for agricultural machinery. The location is charming, reserved but not isolated, and with all services just a few minutes away. An excellent solution ready to be lived all year round or for holidays, either for private use or short tourist luxury rentals.