Price EUR 2.750.000
Sales Category ready to move in
Dimensions Main house: 560sqm
Guest house: 194sqm
Private chapel: 72sqm
Storage: 115sqm
Land included in the sale: 143.996sqm/just over 14 hectares.
All measurements are approximate.
Location Click here for location map
Rental Potential This property is not currently part of our holiday rental portfolio. Please ask for further details regarding our project management services where we can help the buyer turn the estate into an outstanding property that could become part of Special Umbria’s exclusive rental portfolio.
Building project Click here
Sleeps 16
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 8
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Sustainability Through the sale of this property, 50 trees will be planted in SpecialUmbria’s name through our charitable partner, Trees for All.

Velia

This impressive estate includes a large, pleasingly symmetrical, classical villa, a guest house in need of refurbishment and a private chapel, in a stunning country setting with a unique view of the medieval town of Orvieto.


Velia is a notable estate nestled in peaceful countryside with sweeping views towards the iconic hilltop town of Orvieto. Surrounded by 14 hectares of gently rolling, private land, at its heart is a quintessential Italianate villa that dates back to the 17th century. A separate annex and a private chapel complete the estate and together offer a rare opportunity to own a timeless piece of Umbria.

The main villa blends charm with elegance thanks to its symmetrical design, plastered façade and hand-painted frescos. Spacious, light-filled interiors and original architectural details reflect regional characteristics. The house underwent a significant restoration in 1966 and again in 2007 although few details were changed. Consequently, some of the rooms, particularly the bathrooms, are in need of modernisation.

Set apart from the main house is a three-bedroom annex in need of refurbishment. Full of potential, it offers ample space for a guest house, artist’s studio or additional accommodation. Next door is the estate’s private chapel - an historic building with interiors that feature marble and frescos. Atmospheric and pretty, it is ideal for events or simply to be enjoyed for its architectural merit.

Velia is ideal as a private residence, a holiday house or as an investment opportunity, combining breathtaking views, authentic character, and development potential, all just a short drive from the cultural treasures of Orvieto.

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Layout

Bedrooms

There are six bedrooms in the main house, most of which are decorated with vintage wallpaper.
The guest house has three bedrooms, one of which is only big enough for a large single bed.

Bathrooms

Some of the bathrooms are original to the house and, although they have a certain retro charm, they are not up to modern standards. The guest house has two bathrooms.

Kitchen

The large kitchen in the main house has the original raised fireplace that was previously used to cook on. There’s a door to outside and access to a pantry as well as to the ancient cellar or cantina. The guest house has its own small kitchen.

Living room

There are two living rooms on the ground floor, both with large stone fireplaces. The more formal living room with the triple arched windows and balcony looking down the original drive and with views over Orvieto, is on the first floor.

Other rooms

Velia has several service rooms such as a laundry and pantries, as well as a convenient ground-floor office and another room that can be used as a further sitting room or as a library.

Facilities

Outside

Velia is surrounded by garden. The property is approached by a drive at the back of the house, while the former drive to the front of the house is now an elegant hedge-lined footpath that ends with a pair of Mediterranean umbrella pines that stand high above the roof line. The swimming pool looks out over a vineyard and beyond is a magnificent view of Orvieto. A large terrace shares the same outlook.

Technical

The property is connected to mains electricity and water.
The heating system runs off two LPG boilers and there are radiators throughout the property.
There is an Imhoff sewage tank.
The garden has an irrigation system in place.

Energy

Class G

Other features

Direct environment

The access to Velia is via private gated driveway,
The town of Porano is only 2 km away, where basic amenities are found

Property Management

Notes

The asking price refers to the sale of the property in its current state, as described in this profile. Furniture is not included but some pieces are available by separate agreement.

Location


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Surroundings

Velia is surrounded by green fields including olive groves and vineyards. The nearest village is Porano (2km) where you’ll find basic amenities. Orvieto, famous for having one of the most beautiful church façades in Italy as well as some of the most extensive, surviving 13th century papal palaces, and Orvieto Scalo, are ten minutes’ drive away and offer a wide choice of shops and services. There are other properties within view, but they do not have an impact on privacy.

Travel

Air: The nearest airports are Perugia [PEG] (80km); Rome Ciampino [CIA](135km); Rome Fiumicino [FCO] (155km); and Florence [FLR] (180km).

Train: The nearest train station is in Orvieto (6km).

Road:The A1 motorway exit closest to the property is Orvieto (7km) for Florence and Rome.

Distances

Velia is on the Umbria-Lazio border, just an hour from the Tyrrhenian Sea and less than two hours from both Florence and Rome. Nearby towns include: Porano (2km); Orvieto (8km); Bagnoregio (12km); Corbara (17km); Lago Bolsena (22km); Viterbo (38km); Todi (40km); Città della Pieve (47km); Lago Trasimeno (70km); Montepulciano, famed for its wine (71km); Perugia (78km); Spoleto (84km); Assisi (96km); Porto Santo Stefano (112km); Rome (126km); Siena (129km); Giglio Island (140km); and Florence (166km).

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