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Price EUR 3.600.000
Sales Category ready to move in
Dimensions The villa measures 430sqm, with an extra 103sqm on the semi lower-ground floor that houses a technical room, laundry room, large garage and cantina (cellar).
The independent guest house will measure 59sqm
The planned swimming pool will be 12.4m x 5.4m
Private (mostly agricultural) land surrounding the property, including the garden, measures 6 hectares.
All measurements are approximate.
Location Click here for location map
Rental Potential The property is not currently part of SpecialUmbria’s holiday rental portfolio. We are happy to provide more information about the holiday rental market and to advise how the property could fit with Special Umbria’s exclusive rental portfolioThe property is not currently part of SpecialUmbria’s holiday rental portfolio. We are happy to provide more information about the holiday rental market and to advise how the property could fit with Special Umbria’s exclusive rental portfolio.
Building project Click here
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 6
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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.

Villa Donatello

This meticulously designed country villa boasts breathtaking views and exceptional attention to detail throughout.


Villa Donatello is an elegant country villa, built on the site of a former farmhouse just 4 km from Lake Trasimeno. Approached via a long, cypress-lined drive edged with lavender, the arrival is memorable—opening onto breathtaking views that sweep down to the lake and across the Umbrian hills towards Tuscany.

The architecture strikes a refined balance between tradition and contemporary comfort. The exterior pairs authentic local stone with soft, earth-toned plaster, finished with a classic cotto-tiled roof. Reclaimed materials—bricks, stone, tiles and timber beams—have been meticulously restored and repurposed, subtly echoing the history of the original rural home.

Inside, the villa is bright, spacious and impeccably finished. Pale travertine floors define the ground level, while warm oak parquet enriches the upper floor. Carrara marble bathrooms and premium-quality detailing throughout complete an interior aesthetic that is both modern and timeless.

The landscaped gardens are designed for effortless outdoor living: a terrace shaded by a wooden pergola, inviting seating areas, and a traditional formal Italian garden framed by curated Mediterranean planting. An infinity pool (12.4 m x 5.4 m; currently to be completed) with an integrated beach area will enjoy truly unrivalled lake views.

A building permit is already in place for a two-bedroom independent guest house and infinity pool. Both the guest house and the pool are expected to take approximately three months to complete, with the intention for them to be finished and included within the sale.

With its exceptional setting near Lake Trasimeno and within easy reach of charming hilltop towns, Villa Donatello has been conceived with outstanding attention to detail—an exclusive home in one of Umbria’s most sought-after landscapes.

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Layout

Bedrooms

There are three bright and spacious en-suite bedrooms: one is on the ground floor, while the other two are on the first floor and include the principal bedroom which has a panoramic terrace and walk-in dressing room.
The guest house will include two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Bathrooms

The en-suite bathrooms are all finished with beautiful, high-end materials, including Carrara marble, and the principal en-suite includes a bath. There is an additional small guest shower room on the ground floor.

Kitchen

The modern, spacious and expertly equipped kitchen includes beautiful rolled-edge marble countertops. Located on the ground floor, there’s a door to the garden at one end while a wide arch at the other end opens into the dining room and living space.

Living room

The ground floor is a series of large, luminous rooms that flow harmoniously, one to the next. Wooden ceiling beams and a pale travertine floor are mixed with a pared-back edit of modern furniture. There are large, double-glazed windows and double doors that open onto the garden and there’s a fireplace for the colder months.

Other rooms

A semi lower-ground floor houses a technical room, laundry room, large garage and cantina (cellar). The area can be accessed from the ground floor of the house or through the garage.

Facilities

Outside

The sale includes approximately 6 hectares of private land which is predominantly open fields and mature woodland. The landscaped gardens surrounding the main house have been thoughtfully designed to include elegant seating areas, a traditional formal Italian garden, a private drive planted with a spaced avenue of cypress trees, and a dedicated parking area behind the house. There’s also a two-vehicle carport in front of the garage. The swimming pool - currently under planning - will measure 12.4m x 5.4m and include an integrated beach area. Strategically positioned between the main house and the guest house (also under planning), the pool will offer panoramic views over Lake Trasimeno and the surrounding valley.

Technical

The villa’s technology and systems are entirely new, including underfloor heating and cooling powered by a ground-source heat pump, an LPG (GPL) heating system, Wi-Fi internet access throughout the property, security cameras and a full alarm system, automatic gates with a video entry phone, and a private water supply from a well.

Energy

Class A3

Other features

Direct environment

Villa Donatello is located on the top of a hill east of Lake Trasimeno, enjoying 360 degree views on the same lake, surrounding Umbrian hills and further into eastern Tuscany. At comfortable distance other similar farmhouses and villas can be seen, without any impact on privacy. The town of Passignano sul Trasimeno is at approximately 5-7 car minutes distance, accessible partly via a very well maintained gravel road.

Property Management

Notes

The asking price refers to the sale of the property in its current state, as described in this profile, with all furniture, decoration and finishes included. The building permits for the independent guest house and infinity swimming pool have been obtained and the build and fit for both can be completed within approximately three months. The intention is for them to be finished and included in the sale.

Location


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Surroundings

Villa Donatello is surrounded by private land, with stunning views over the surrounding Umbrian hills stretching east into Tuscany, and over Lake Trasimeno. The nearest town, Passignano sul Trasimeno (4km), on the shore of the lake, is 5-7 minutes away by car, part of which is along a very well-maintained gravel road. Similar farmhouses and villas are visible a comfortable distance away from the property and consequently do not have an impact on privacy.

Travel

Air: The nearest airports are Perugia [PEG] (40km); Florence [FLR] (140km);Ancona [AOI] (144km); Pisa [PSA] (206km); Rome Ciampino [CIA](227km); and Rome Fiumicino [FCO] (244km).

Train: The nearest train stations are in Terontola (23km) and Umbertide (46km) where car hire is available.

Road: The motorway exit closest to the property is at Passignano sul Trasimeno (6km; N75/E45) for connections to the A1 to Florence and Rome, and at Umbertide (30km; N3bis/E45) towards the Adriatic coast northbound and southbound to Perugia.

Distances

The villa is in an exceptional location, just 4km from Passignano sul Trasimeno with magnificent views of the lake. Many of Umbria and Tuscany’s loveliest towns and cities are within easy reach, too, including: Castiglione del Lago (23km); Perugia (32km); Città della Pieve (42km); Città di Castello (46km); Deruta (47km); Montepulciano, famed for its wine (50km); Assisi (56km); Arezzo (70km); Todi (71km); Gubbio (78km); Montefalco/Bevagna (82km); Siena (86km); Orvieto (90km); Spoleto (92); Florence (125km); and Rome (206km).

Leisure & activities

There are beautiful walks directly from the property and Lago Trasimeno, with its beach and watersport facilities, is just 4km away at the bottom of the hill. The property is equidistant between two 18-hole golf courses: Golf Club Perugia in Ellera Umbra (26km) or Antognolla Golf (27km) which is one of the most spectacular and challenging courses in Italy. This is a wine-growing region and there are several wineries close by.

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