€475,000

Guest House in Sansepolcro, Tuscany, Italy

Restored 12th century Roman Tower

Casa Del Vescovo is a luxurious mountainside retreat currently used for guests and offering accommodation for couples in a beautiful and characteristic house built in the 12th century in the shape of Roman tower and located in a medieval hamlet. The space offers complete privacy for guests and it is possible to arrange rental of the entire home for larger groups or for 2 people sharing a bedroom. The dwelling can accommodate 14 people in a group. The entire home comprises 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 guest toilets and 2 kitchens with a large secluded garden containing a BBQ, external shower and sun loungers. The space is divided into 3 floors and can be separated into 2 self contained apartments one situated on the ground and first floors, and one on the second floor each containing a kitchen and living room.
The second floor apartment commands stunning views of the valley below from the 30 square meters terrace. This apartment sleeps 4 with 1 queen size bedroom and another with 2 single beds.
The first floor contains 2 double bedrooms (one en-suite), a luxurious master bathroom and a ”mini suite” containing one single and one double bedroom separated by a “jack-and-Jill” en-suite bathroom. The ground floor contains a suite consisting one double bedroom and one single bedroom also separated by a “jack-and-jill” en-suite bathroom.

The house contains a deconsecrated chapel in the lower level which is accessible externally. Locals speak of the secret tunnel which connects this chapel to the Monastery at Montecasale built for St. Francis of Assisi in 1192. The famous Alpe della Luna is a 10 km trek from the house. Secure free parking and free Wifi is available to guests and a buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Sansepolcro is reached from the E-45 highway which is used by guests arriving from Rome and Perugia airports to the south or Bologna Airport from the north. Guests arriving Pisa Airport take the A1 in the direction of Rome, exit at Arezzo and then take the SS73 to Sansepolcro. When in Sansepolcro find the Via dei Montelfetro and at the junction with Strada Communale Della Montagna one will find the Hotel La Ballestra and take the left turn to Montagna (8km). When you reach Montagna take a left at the T junction, past the trattoria di Vasco Ristoro Calisti to reach the house which is signposted. Perugia San Egidio Airport is 50 minutes drive by car, Bologna Airport is 2 hours drive, Rome Ciampino Airport is 3 hrs drive, and Pisa Airport is 2.5 hours drive.
The home is strategically located on the St. Francis way, the famous route between La Verna (AR) and Poggio Bustane (RI), at the foot of the Tuscan Apennine Mountains, a 15 minute drive from historic Sansepolcro. There are many local walks identified by CAI on the local Grande Escursione Appeninica. The space is Ideal for family getaways and reunions, walkiing groups, work retreats or romantic breaks, and a stay at Casa Del Vescovo will be memorable adventure.
There are two typical Tuscan restaurants located in the village just a 3 minute stroll from the house. Sansepolcro is famous for the Civic Museum containing the Resurrection by Piero Della Francesca, and the famous Aboca Museum containing a history of medicnal herbs locally produced.
The central location affords the possibility of day trips to Arezzo, Cortona, Siena, Assisi, Perugia, Rimini, San Marino and Florence.
For this who wish to avoid the larger cities there are several small medieval villages such as Anghiari, Monterchi, Citerna & Caprese Michaelango (the birthplace of the great painter) within a short drive if the house. Tours of local Wineries, Olive Oil mills, farms famous for cheese and honey production can be arranged. Also a visit to the Busati Weaving Mills, famous hand-crafters of opulent fabrics for 8 generations, can also be arranged.

On arrival, guests will be greeted by Marcella (who speaks English and Italian) and lives locally or Tony (The proprietor) who speaks English and a little Italian and has a comprehensive knowledge of the locality.