Podere Polino

Podere Polino has four spacious double, en-suite bedrooms defined by different colours. All the bedrooms have access to balconies or terraces.
• The green bedroom is the principal suite with embroidered silk by GP & J Baker on the bed, a reclaimed oak herringbone floor, pretty antique chests and chairs, and made-to-measure gloss cabinets
• The pink bedroom has a specially commissioned wrought iron bed welded by a local blacksmith, a Knoll armchair and footstool, and a Tivoli marble floor
• The blue bedroom has a Manuel Canovas silk bed hanging which matches the blue of the 17th century Chinese plates displayed on the wall, and a Tivoli marble floor
• The red bedroom has a large, working fireplace of local stone, a marble floor, sculptural Aballs ceiling lights by Parachilna and a beautiful antique gilt mirror
• A fifth bedroom has been added in 2023 in the pool house, next to the main house and close to the swimming pool; this area has large arched windows, a huge stone fireplace and bare brick walls, the drama coming from the plants inside and the views outside. There is a separate bathroom and expertly equipped pantry with dishwasher and ice maker.

The four coloured bedrooms in the main houe have all have en suite shower rooms, while the area in the pool house has its own separate shower room. Most notably, the en suite to the green bedroom also has a modern slipper bath with an impressive wall surround of cleverly matched travertino di San Casciano and a sculptural light fixture by Cameron Design House. The others mix marble and stone with antique mirrors and modern light fixtures.

The handcrafted kitchen is both a visual and practical design feast. An impressive room with a soaring ceiling and Tivolo marble floor, where high-gloss handcrafted units sit next to the big, local Pietra Serena stone fireplace; antique ceramics sourced at local auctions are displayed in ceiling-high arched, dark wood cabinets, next to white, lit shelves of modern glasses, while the Badari chandelier, a special commission, is the jewel in this cucina crown. The design is opulent, but it is also functional. The kitchen is expertly equipped, including a top-of-the-range oven and a wall unit with central wine fridge by the Florentine brand Gullo. Attention to detail is such that the porcelain plates with gold-leaf trim were designed specifically for the house, along with the silver cutlery. The dining table was handmade to Special Umbria’s own design to go with the Knoll Saarinen dining chairs, the legs of which match the stripe in the window blinds – a subtle but stunning touch. This is a room that will launch a thousand design conversations with its incredible sight lines, crisp whiteness, gilt warmth and luxe lighting. It is also somewhere where cooking and dining are next level. During your stay breakfast, lunch or dinner, prepared by the housekeeper or chef can be arranged.

The sitting room is, like the rest of the house, a careful curation of antiques, specially commissioned pieces and modern design. A formal yet cosy room, the reclaimed oak herringbone floor anchors the furnishings’ autumnal colours: the ochre silk curtains by Lelièvre and the locally made velvet sofa. The solid stone working fireplace is 18th century Umbrian while the Marie José Robben painting and delicate William and Mary 1720 writing desk with pretty floral inlay are both Dutch, a nod to the property owners’ roots. There is a TV as well as beautiful art books to lose yourself in.

• Downstairs in the Villa is the temperature-controlled wine cellar. The accompanying tasting room is dominated by a beautiful, big oak table made by a local carpenter; • On the ground floor is a guest toilet as well as a spacious laundry/pantry with Miele washing machine and tumble dryer; • The outside covered dining area next to the kitchen seats ten with vast views over the Umbrian countryside; a separate covered seating area next to the livingroom with comfortable Gervasoni Ghost furniture, is perfect for enjoying an aperitif in the early evening or reading a book in the early morning; • The upper floor of the pool house has large glass window doors, on one side overlooking the pool area, on another overlooking the vallye, an open fireplace, a separate pantry and separate bathroom with toilet, sink and shower; the semi-underground floor is partly used as technical area to the swimming pool, partly in a builder's finished state. Including a private outside space with room for an outside shower, this semi-underground floor area may be further completed as a confortable gym, even with spa facilities. • At the entrance gate to the property is a separate semi-underground wine cantina with three large protected glass doors overlooking a cosy terrace with a typical local pizza oven, where one may have informal dinners and lunches. Inside one will find a big open space with large table and chairs, an open fully equipped semi-professional kitchen with big refrigerator space, as well as a separate toilet area. Accessible from outside is an adiacent, separate closed storage space. This is the ideal place for informal summer evening dinners. • The extra building allowance gives the opportunity to construct attached or detached from the villa other habitable spaces, such as e.g. a sixth bedroom with bathroom ensuite, as well as a large inside dining area adiacent to the kitchen, overlooking the pool area and valley. Underneath the pool house there is a builders finished area which can be transformed into a small fitness, overlooking the vineyards with outside shower and Jacuzzi. SpecialUmbria is happy to support with setting up as well as realising new plans!

Piegaro is a sleepy Medieval town with a small collection of shops, a butcher, baker and greengrocer, two bars, a pharmacy, a church and a restaurant in the local hotel. Tavernelle di Panicale (9km) on the way to Perugia is a little larger with a greater choice, or you could head to Città della Pieve, which is a lovely true Italian town with wonderful restaurants, bars and terraces.

Nearest airports are Umbria International Airport Sant'Egidio near Perugia (40 km) with flights from Rotterdam Airport (Transavia) and Brussels (Ryanair), London (BA and Ryanair), Barcelona and Vienna; Rome Fiumicino (190 km) and Ciampino (175 km) International Airports and Florence International Airport (165 km); nearest A1 Motorway exits are at Fabro (22 km) for Rome and exit Chiusi (25 km) for Florence; international train station of Chiusi (22 km) also hosts car rentals.

The most important cities in Umbria and Tuscany with all facilities for shopping, culture and art are within reach: (wine in) Montepulciano (45 km), Castiglione del Lago (26 km), Cortona (45 km), Siena (105 km), Florence (145 km), Perugia (35 km), Gubbio (80 km), Todi (60 km), Orvieto (50 km), Spoleto (95 km), Montefalco / Bevagna (85 km), Deruta (50 km), Assisi (55 km) and of course Rome (170 km).

There are long walks directly from the property, while beach and water-sport facilities are a short drive away at Lake Trasimeno (25km). For keen golfers there is a choice of a 9-hole course at the Lamborghini Golf Course in nearby Panicarola (16km) or 18 holes at Golf Club Perugia in Ellera Umbra (28km). Tennis is available 2km from the villa at Piegaro and horseriding 8km away at Montegabbione.