Villa Chiesa Italy

Villa Chiesa is a stunning 11th century church and 18th century farm house, restored in 2012. It is now a luxurious 8 bedroom country house nestled in the hills of a peaceful valley, surrounded by meadows, woods, vineyards and olive groves.
The estate is a privately owned and was lovingly restored over the last 5 years by the present owners. What was once abandoned property is now a thriving farm that includes an ancient olive grove, 3 hectares of red and white grapes and a truffle wood and pasture. It produces a variety of organic produce.
The views from the church and house are beautiful. There is an atmosphere of peace, quiet and comfort. The nearest village of Pierantonio and its shops are only a 10 minute drive away.Villa Chiesa is located in the heart of Umbria, only 20 minutes north of the cosmopolitan city of Perugia and close to the borders of Tuscany.
It is located at the foot of Monte Tezio in a protected valley where the wildlife is abundant and nature is thriving. The views from all directions are stunning. To the south is Monte Subasio and the town of Assisi. To the west is the ancient castle of Antognolla, and to the north are woodlands and the mountains ranges of the Appenines.
The valley itself is outstanding in natural beauty. The mountains of Monte Tezio rise high above it, and forests and olive groves follow down to the valley where there are beautiful streams and a wonderful vineyard. This is great countryside for horse riding and walking as well as for trying local food and wine.
Villa Chiesa is very well located to the amenities of the local area. It is only 1 km from the small village of La Bruna. The village of Pierantonio is a 5 minute drive, and the larger market town of Umbertide is a ten minute drive. All of these towns have shops, restaurants, banks and more and are easy to reach.
The main road of the E45 is only a 5 minute drive away and allows guests to visit the many attractions of the nearby area as well as in Tuscany, Le Marche and southern Umbria.
Visitors to the area are able to enjoy the highlights of Assisi and Gubbio. It is very much a thriving local area. There is a vibrant market weekly in Umbertide. Wild boar hunts take place in the valley weekly in the season, and many local fiestas are held throughout the year. Visitors are very much welcomed.
The University city of Perugia is only a 20 minute drive and provides all the larger services such as rail, bus and air connections as well as the famous festivals such as Umbria Jazz.
Only 2 km from the property is Antognolla Golf Estate, which boasts a challenging golf course and a wonderful restaurant.
Lake Trasimeno is a short half hour drive and there guests can enjoy a large variety of watersports, take a ferry across to one of the Islands, visit many of the lovely towns that surround the lake and eat at some of the wonderful restaurants that serve fresh lake fish.Services upon request at additional cost:- A catering service can be provided to guests.- Cooking classes can be arranged either at the villa or offsite.- Shopping can be arranged.- Maid service is flexible and depends on the guests’ wishes.- Babysitting, taxi service, wine tours, truffle hunts, guided tours, guided walks and beautician treatments on site can also be arranged.
This is by no means an exhaustive list, so please just contact Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team to help you arrange any of those little extras that can really make the difference.