A 71-hectare agritourism estate among the holm oak woods of the Amerini hills, with an early twentieth century farmhouse, a hamlet of fifteen suites, stables and a swimming pool Ref. PER485 In the hills south of Amelia, where the largest holm oak forest in Umbria rolls in dark waves down towards the Tiber valley, lies an estate of approximately 71 hectares that time had left in silence and that a patient project has brought back to life. At its heart stands a large stone farmhouse from the early 1900s, already fully restored; beside it, a newly built hamlet of 15 suites, stables with 20 boxes and the groom’s apartment, farm buildings and a swimming pool overlooking the woods.
The whole property lies within the protected nature area of the Amerini hills, and it shows in the quality of the light, the resinous scent of the oaks and the stillness that settles in at sunset. The farmhouse The core of the estate is the main farmhouse of about 600 sq m, restored with respect for its original structure. The limestone walls are left exposed, beamed and terracotta ceilings rise above generous living spaces brightened by skylights, and a vaulted stone room houses the reception desk like an old cellar. The great hall with its library and monumental fireplace is the natural setting for evenings with guests. The farmhouse contains 3 apartments and one room equipped for guests with disabilities, together with a fully fitted professional stainless steel kitchen designed for the estate restaurant, whose completion and extension are part of the planned works. The hamlet of suites A short walk from the farmhouse rises a small, recently built hamlet in stone and terracotta, whose towers, loggias and outside staircases recall the outline of an old rural settlement. It holds 15 suites with panoramic windows onto the woods, timber ceilings and bespoke furniture; the finishing works are nearing completion. A wellness centre is planned in the lower ground floor of the main block, rounding off an offer conceived for slow, quality travel. The stables and the educational farm Further down, among the meadows, stand the stables with 20 boxes and a central aisle, complete with tack room, changing room and farrier’s room, roofed with a photovoltaic system, along with the groom’s apartment and ample space for a riding arena. Around them the educational farm takes shape, where the rhythms of livestock and fields become an experience for younger guests, together with plans for an equestrian centre, equipped woodland trails and an adventure park. Several agricultural outbuildings, the olive grove and an 8 x 20 metre swimming pool, due for complete renovation, complete the property. The landscape The estate covers some 71 hectares of hills, meadows, arable fields and woodland dominated by holm oak, in a purely agricultural area far from any noise. From the terraces around the farmhouse the eye travels across wooded ridges that fade into blue, while in the evening the stone of the buildings glows gold. The historic centre of Amelia, with its polygonal walls, is about 6 km away; the Orte-Cesena expressway is about 15 km away, putting Rome, Orvieto and Todi within easy reach. A project ready to resume The investments made so far have turned an inactive farm into an almost complete hospitality complex. To bring the property into operation an investment of approximately € 950,000 is estimated, including some non-essential accessory works, to be carried out in about four months: finishing of the hamlet and suites, completion of the restaurant, renovation of the pool, landscaping, the access road and outdoor lighting. The sale can take place through the total transfer of the agricultural company that owns the estate, which also gives access to the regional non-repayable grants available for farming in Umbria, with the option of taking over the existing loan, its outstanding balance deducted from the price; alternatively, the property alone may be purchased, without the agricultural company. Price: € 4,000,000 negotiable
