Imposing Italian country home comprising a beautifully restored 11th century convent and guest annexe ( 6 apts with 15 bedrooms in total), pool, gardens, outbuildings, olive grove and 28.3 hectares (69.9 acres) of land. A few minutes from Amelia in Umbria.

Historic Italian Country Home for Sale – Renovated Medieval Convent with Pool in Umbria

This beautifully renovated medieval convent in southern Umbria offers a unique opportunity to own a historic Italian country home with a successful vacation rental business. Located near the town of Amelia, the property enjoys a panoramic hillside position with stunning countryside views. The estate includes a main villa, a separate annex, and a large infinity pool, all set within over 28 hectares (69.9 acres) of land. The location is convenient, with basic services less than ten minutes away in Amelia, and Rome accessible in about an hour. Other well-known Umbrian towns, including Narni, Todi, Orvieto, Spoleto, and Montefalco, are also within easy reach.

The main villa has a surface area of 673 sqm / 7,241 sqft and was originally an 11th-century convent which retains its historical character while offering modern comforts. It is divided into three self-contained apartments, providing flexible rental options. A chapel and central paved courtyard enhances the historic charm, and the first floor includes a large common room. Two additional bedrooms with shared bathrooms are located on the ground floor. The three apartments within the villa are configured as follows:

Apartment A: Kitchen with dining area, two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Apartment B: Living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a laundry room.
Apartment C: Dining room with open kitchen, large living room with en-suite bathroom, and four bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

The annexe has a surface area of 263 sqm / 2,830 sqft and consists of three independent apartments plus an office space in the basement:

Apartment D: Living room with open kitchen, one bedroom, and a bathroom.
Apartment E: Living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom.
Apartment F: Living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms.

The property is surrounded by a 7,000 sqm garden featuring a beautiful 14 × 10 m infinity pool with scenic views, as well as a courtyard that serves as an ideal venue for events and outdoor dining. An original outdoor oven adds to the charm.

Additional development potential exists with a large ruined farmhouse located 350 metres from the main buildings. This structure offers the possibility to expand accommodation. Several smaller agricultural buildings, previously used for storage and farming, are also included.

The estate’s land features an olive grove (4,100 sqm) producing high-quality extra virgin olive oil. The remaining acreage consists of arable fields (15.5 ha), pastureland (2.2 ha), and woodland (9.5 ha), ideal for hiking, nature walks or outdoor activities.

  • TYPE: Estate with 11th-century convent and guest annexe, pool, gardens, olive grove, land
  • CONDITION: Restored
  • LOCATION: Hilly, very panoramic
  • ACCESS: Unpaved road
  • MUNICIPALITY: Amelia
  • PROVINCE: Terni
  • REGION: Umbria
  • INTERIORS: 970 square metres (10,437 square feet)
  • TOTAL ROOMS: 24
  • BEDROOMS: 15
  • BATHROOMS: 13
  • ANNEXES: Guesthouse, agricultural outbuildings
  • MAIN FEATURES: Stone and brick walls, wooden beams, terracotta floors, original fireplaces, paved courtyard, private chapel, garden, panoramic swimming pool, olive grove, ruin to be restored
  • EXTERIORS: 28.3 hectares (69.9 acres)
  • GARDEN: Yes, established and well maintained
  • SWIMMING POOL: 14 × 10 m
  • ELECTRICITY: Already connected
  • WATER SUPPLY: Mains water
  • TELEPHONE: Already connected
  • ADSL: Yes
  • GAS: Natural gas
  • ENERGY CERTIFICATE: G (EPgl, nren = 803.80 kWh/m2year)
  • HEATING SYSTEM: Radiators
  • CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS Closest services (4km; 10’), Amelia (5km; 10’), Orte (9km; 15’), Penna in Teverina (12km; 20’), Narni (21km; 30’), Magliano Sabina (26km; 30’), Todi (38km; 50’), Viterbo (39km; 40’), Terni (40km; 35’), Orvieto (57km; 50’), Bolsena (64km; 1h), Spoleto (65km; 1h), Montefalco (81km; 1h 20’), Rome (86km; 1h 10’), Civitavecchia (93km; 1h 15’)
  • CLOSEST AIRPORTS Perugia San Francesco (108km; 1h 20’), Roma Ciampino (99km; 1h 20’), Roma Fiumicino (113km; 1h 15’), Ancona R. Sanzio (211km; 2h 25’), Firenze A. Vespucci (228km; 2h 25’), Pisa G. Galilei (288km; 3h)

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