Tiber

This prestigious and spacious townhouse spread out over 3 floors in an late XV century historical building with private entrance that has been skillfully restored, blending historical elements with a modern aesthetic

Tiber is a recently renovated townhouse (first round of work in 1994 and second in 2017) in an historical building in the alleys nearby the piazza in the old centre of Città di Castello, a town in the north part of Umbria, close to the border with Tuscany. Città di Castello boasts all sort of amenities and many art important places. The townhouse was part of the Palazzo dei Vitelli, a historic noble family of Città di Castello known as Palazzo Vitelli Alla Mattonata. The Vitelli family were allies of Florence and Vasari, on behalf of the family, created the graffito facade of the Palazzo Vitelli alla Cannonera, now the seat of the Municipal Art Gallery of Città di Castello.

The property’s thorough renovation included a new roof, vast skylights and ceiling beams, as well as a warm and sophisticated interior partially with stone-esposed walls, bathrooms, wooden floor and moreover very large rooms.

This townhouse includes an elegant entrance directly from the alley, then stairs lead to the living room with semi-open fire place and kitchen and a powder room. On the following floor, there are three large bedrooms full of light thanks to large windows and skylights. Currently all the bedrooms are characterized by strong colors. All of them boost nice wooden floors. On this floor is also found a large bathroom (without window). Another storey is found, for the laundry room and that gives access to the open air terrace right on the roof. From here summer is to be enjoyed! There is also a built in BBQ to enjoy the best of al fresco eating (and cooking). Great views are also to be enjoyed from here on the roof tops around, tower bell and gardens and also to the hills surrounding Città di Castello.

The property’s central location, just moments from the town’s shops, bars and restaurants, offers a friendly community at the doorstep, while the hills, towns and cities of both Umbria and Tuscany are easily accessed.

Find out more on Città di Castello, which is a real treasure of the Northern Umbria, along the banks of the Tiber river.