Pietrachiara

Exposed antique chestnut beams used throughout and original terracotta floor tiles make Pietrachiara a dream property for those looking to become part of a small community in the unspoiled Umbrian countryside, yet within a short drive of all facilities. San Vittorino won the accolade of Best Renovation Italy.

The property is composed of two adjacent units located in the same estate, just outside Gubbio. The comfortable accommodation offered by the spacious three-bedroom property, on three floors, is extended by virtue of the beautifully restored small chapel immediately in front which provides a one bedroom master suite with absolutely stunning, unspoiled views to the high peaks of the Appenine mountains.

The renovation of the entire San Vittorino estate has been carried out with considerable attention to detail and the use of recovered material.  San Vittorino traces its history back over millennian from mediaeval origins as a watchtower for a returning crusader, developed to become a monastery then farm buildings, until its thorough renovation to provide comfortable modern living within original rustic charm.

Pietrachiars enjoys private outdoor lawns and planting which surround the chapel. To the front of the main building is a generous terrace, together with a spacious covered area which provides ideal shade for dining on hot days and picture-perfect views. 
The ground floor living is open plan with a kitchen, dining room and a welcoming, comfortable sitting area, French doors lead directly onto a large terrace. The kitchen is a modern Italian design and a ‘look-through’ fireplace opens to both the kitchen and the dining area. A stone staircase leads to the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing area on the first floor, with gorgeous hillside views. Ascending another flight of stone stairs takes you to the two bedrooms with two bathrooms on the top floor, again with lovely views over unspoilt countryside.

The chapel is on a single floor with direct access through large arched doors to the sitting room. The bedroom is to the rear and the end wall has a wonderful restored fresco of St Ubaldo which the expert fresco restorers identify as being from the 17th century with an original overpainted fresco showing beneath which dates back to the 15th century. The bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, and to the side of the living room with open fireplace is a modern Italian galley kitchen.
Throughout Pietrachiara there is exposed stonework, antique chestnut beams and beautiful original hand-cut terracotta floor tiles. 

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