STERLINGHE – UMBRIA, ITALY
Completely private 16th Century farmhouse with stunning views over Umbria
and Tuscany, Italy – six bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms.

Sterlinghe is an ideal destination for two or more families wanting their own exclusive villa.  Sitting on the crest of a hill it looks out over uninterrupted views of Umbrian and Tuscan countryside.  Completely secluded, without any neighbours or overlooking houses, the villa is set in six acres of natural gardens with it’s own private 14 metre pool.

The best feature of Sterlinghe is the ability for an extended group to holiday together, but without having to compromise their privacy. The main house has three bedrooms on the second floor. These are separated from a further three bedrooms in the adjoining cottage which also has a small kitchen.

While completely isolated, Sterlinghe also enjoys easy access to the local town of Citta di Castello, being only five kilometres down a quiet road.

Belonging to the same family for hundreds of years, the farmhouse fell into neglect in the 50’s and was sadly allowed to decline into an uninhabitable state.  In 1998 we finally managed to purchase the property from an extended Italian family before embarking on a two year restoration.

Set high in the foothills of the Appenines, the villa has three foot walls and shutters on every window, keeping it cool during the day, while the light evening breezes allow for a peaceful nights sleep.

The views from the house and pool house provide a panorama untainted with buildings, roads or even telegraph poles.  The shade provided by the olive groves delivers on the promise of the perfect Italian dream.

Whether it’s the solitude of a country setting or an opportunity to immerse yourself in some of Italy’s finest sights, Sterlinghe is ideally suited for all tastes at all times of year.

The house has six double bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, ktchen, dining room, utility room, sitting room and TV room. In every room you have the option of arranging the beds as ‘doubles’ or ‘singles’.

The master bedroom has a walkthrough dressing room with a cot which can be used as a further bedroom for babies.

There are two further fold out beds if you find you need to accommodate a stray vistor for a night or two.