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Castiglione Ugolino

The prized location of Castiglione Ugolino, surrounded by the rolling hills of Umbria.
The medieval castle has been entirely restored and a pool added.
Breakfast at the pool
The outdoor dining table is found on a splendid panoramic terrace.
The open-plan living area has a long dining table and comfortable seating area.
It leads directly into the villa's kitchen.
Throughout the interiors you can find wooden beams and stonework.
The refurbishments included adding in an airy new staircase to the second floor.
There is a separate TV room with LCD TV with Sky satellite television and sports channels.
The bedrooms all have new super king sized beds with fabric headboards.
Each en-suite bathroom is also unique.
The bathrooms have exceptional showers.
The bedrooms also have beautiful wooden beams and other historic details.
The en-suite of bedroom II.
Bedroom III has a small sitting area.
Its en-suite has a huge shower and a lovely water basin.
Bedroom IV has a touch of glamour...
Its creative ensuite has an original design.
Bedroom V leads out to...
A private terrace with soaring views!
It also has an excellent en-suite.
Bedroom VI has an open plan bathroom
A sitting area overlooking...
... the villa's enchanting private chapel.
The annex is located just across the pool
The light is particularly gorgeous as the sun is setting over the valley
The open plan living area in the annex
has a dininig table seating 6 and a fireplace
The cosy kitchen has French door onto the dining terrace
On the first floor are located Bedroom I and II. Here bedroom I
and its en suite
Bedroom II
En suite Bedroom II
The sitting room on the first floor
Bedroom III and its open plan en suite
The open plan en suite of Bedroom III
Bedroom IV
The Bedroom IV en suite
Long afternoons can be spent relaxing by the pool...
... as you soak up the splendid ambiance at this one of a kind villa in Umbria!
Castiglione Ugolino
Umbria
This restored medieval castle, with a private chapel and infinity pool, crowns a hill overlooking the rolling Umbrian countryside.
people
20
bedrooms
10 BR
bathrooms
10
airport
Perugia airport 35 km
villa concierge
pool
heated pool
Daily maid
Cook
wifi
Air condition
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OVERVIEW

The 11th-century Castiglione Ugolino sits within the Murlo estate atop a hill overlooking the rolling hills of Umbria. Completely restored in 2019, the ancient castle and adjoining church and annex boast a large infinity pool and close proximity to a renowned golf course. The well-appointed 10 bedrooms with their en-suite sumptuous marble bathrooms (6 in the main unit of the villa and 4 in the annex villa) make an ideal setting for large group holidays.
Due to the vast size of the 18,000-acre estate, the former castle benefits from a secluded location surrounded by greenery and manicured grounds. The extensive renovations have maintained the historic character of the buildings all the while adding luxurious modern amenities. Fresh white walls are juxtaposed to vaulted ceilings, terracotta-tiled floors, stone fireplaces and original wall paintings.

Guests can gather in the large open-plan ground floor living room which has a comfortable sitting area with attractive leather armchairs, a dining area and a large kitchen equipped with brand new top quality appliances. Guests can retreat for some privacy to the several other sitting areas around the villa or to their refined bedrooms which have super king-sized beds, personal sitting areas and deluxe en-suite bathrooms with marble fittings and large showers.

The castle’s outdoor spaces are equally inviting. You can bask in the sunshine on the sunbeds facing the infinity pool or read peacefully in the shaded courtyard. The covered pergola is the perfect place to take in the sunset over the valley before settling around the long dining table on the panoramic terrace for an dinner under the stars.

Adjacent to the villa is its private chapel, Santa Maria Maddalena, whose historic frescoes have been meticulously restored, making it an enchanting setting for weddings and other special occasions.

The annex lies on the opposite side of the pool. Further to its 4 bedrooms, it has a cosy sitting room and a full kitchen.

The castle is ideally positioned for enjoying the pleasures of this beautiful region of Italy. Golf fans need not go far as the estate is home to the world-class Antognolla 18-hole golf course. A short drive away is famous Lake Trasimeno where you can go swimming or on boat rides. Medieval Gubbio, the holy site of Assisi and the regional capital of Perugia all make for excellent day trips. Alternatively, the famous cities and sites of Tuscany can be reached in an hour or two’s drive.

Outdoors

• Heated 14 m x 4 m infinity pool with build in steps.
• Private fenced and landscaped garden (1000 m2).
• Dining area on a panoramic terrace
• Shaded seating area on exterior courtyard and sunbeds bordering the pool area
• To reach the villa there are 3 kms of winding asphalt road. Please note that the roads are occasionally steep, so they are not suitable for low-height cars or sport cars.

Indoors

• Recently restored interiors with white walls and historic features like wooden beams, wall frescoes and a travertine marble staircase
• Spacious open plan living and dining areas in the main villa and in the annex
• Well-equipped kitchens
• 10 individually decorated en-suite bedrooms with super king-size beds, 6 in the main villa and 4 in the annex
• 11th-century church available for weddings and special events

DETAILS

Amenities

• Air conditioning in all rooms of the villa and of the annex
• High speed WI-Fi internet access throughout the villa, the annex, garden and pool area
• Large smart LCD TV with Sky satellite television and sports channels
• Bluetooth sound system
• Wood fire pizza oven

Staff | Service included

• Dedicated villa manager, high level concierge service from 9am to 7pm
• Maid service 7/7
• Shuttle service to/from the Estate restaurant Il Caldaro
• Mid week towel change
• Air conditioning
• Wifi
• Villa heating

Staff | Service on request

• Pool heating
• Arrival grocery shopping
• Chef service
• Baby equipment
• Ping pong table
• Pool heating in mid season
• Cooking classes at the estate’s restaurant
• Wine tastings at the estate’s restaurant
• In villa massages and beauty treatments
• In villa yoga, pilates, and/or fitness trainer
• Trekking guide to explore the estate
• Fishing experience at a private lake on the estate
• Truffle hunting on the estate

FLOORPLANS

To receive the floor plans of this villa contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas
Distances

• The closest town with post office, pharmacy and food shop is Pierantonio 8 km – 10 minutes drive
• The closest commercial and private airport is Perugia 25 km – 30 minutes drive
• Estate restaurant (La Bruna) 3 km – 5 min
• Antognolla Golf – at the west entrance of the Estate (12 km – 10 minutes)
• Lake Trasimeno 15 km – 20 min
• Umbertide 15 km – 20 min
• Perugia 20 km – 25 min
• Gubbio 35 km – 35 min
• Città di Castello 35 km – 30 min
• Deruta 45 km – 35 min
• Assisi 47 km – 40 min
• Cortona 48 km – 45 min
• Spello 52 km – 35 min
• Foligno 58 km – 45 min
• Montepulciano 64 km – 1 hr
• Todi 70 km – 1 hr
• Spoleto 84 km – 1 hr
• Rome 211 km – 2 hr 30 min
Please note that all distances have been calculated from the Estate entrance.

Things to do

Umbria has an enormous variety and number of traditional feasts throughout the year. The local communities treat these events as an opportunity to confirm their roots and identity and it is a wonderful opportunity for tourists to experience genuine expressions of Umbrian culture and folklore.
• In Perugia, be sure to see the frescoes by local artist Pietro Perugino in the Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria and in the town hall’s Sala del Cambio. Step back to ancient times at the Etruscan arch and Etruscan well. Enjoy the lively atmosphere at the large fountain, the Fontana Maggiore. Sample the chocolates named for the city. Perugia plays host to international visitors with its acclaimed annual Umbria Jazz Festival, held each July. A wildly popular chocolate festival every October pays homage to the city’s sweet side.
• In Assisi, you’ll want to visit the famous basilica dedicated to Italy’s patron saint, Francis. Frescoes by Giotto vividly tell the story of St. Francis’s life. In the Piazza del Comune you’ll find a church inserted into the remains of the ancient Temple of Minerva. Above town stands the Rocca Maggiore, a fortress that protected citizens during attacks. For a dose of nature and spiritual contemplation, walk to the hermitage, the Eremo dell Carceri.
• In Deruta, stroll the color-splashed streets where Italy’s most famous hand-made ceramics are produced.
• Visit charming Citta’ di Castello, which packs a lot into such a small town, with palaces, churches, towers, and –of course- a castle, all sitting pretty and begging to be explored.
• Gubbio is known for its palio, the Corsa dei Ceri, a spectacular run held every year on May 15, in which three teams run through throngs of cheering supporters up much of the mountain from the main square in front of the Palazzo dei Consoli to the basilica of S. Ubaldo, each team carrying a statue of their saint. Gubbio is so perfect, it looks like a medieval movie set. The main monuments and sightseeings of the city include the Roman Theatre which is still in use for performances, the massive Palazzo dei Consoli, the duomo and the Palazzo Ducale. Gubbio’s Roman theatre is a dramatic setting for summertime, open-air performances.
• In Todi you’ll find all the main sights conveniently concentrated onto the Gothic Piazza del Popolo, which is itself set over top of an ancient Roman cistern system. Below town is the striking Renaissance church of Santa Maria della Consolazione.
• In Spoleto, visit the Roman theater and the archeological museum for a view of ancient Umbria. Go see the pre-Renaissance frescoes by Fra Lippo Lippi and Pinturicchio. The church of San Salvatore is one of Italy’s oldest and is set within the remains of an ancient Roman temple.
Spoleto offers up culture, dramatic performances and musical concerts during the Festival dei Due Mondi.
• In Orvieto, don’t miss the fanciful Gothic Duomo, which soars seven stories high. Inside are magnificently vibrant and graphic frescoes of the Apocalypse by Luca Signorelli.
• For children: Maridiana is a farm that breeds Alpacas, angora goats and selected sheep, situated in Tiber Valley approximately 10 minutes from Umbertide.
• Citta Della Domenica Park: A wonderful zoo / adventure land on the outskirts of Perugia. It features both domestic and wild animals, various play areas and a train. It is a lovely day out for the family with young children. www.cittadelladomenica.com
• Perugina Chocolate Factory and Museum in Perugia: Any chocolate lover can take a trip to the nearby Perugina factory and visit the museum and take a guided tour of the factory. Free entry. Open Monday to Friday
To receive a complete overview of activities and sightseeing in the area, contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas We will promptly email you an exhaustive document.

To receive a complete overview of activities and sightseeing in the area, contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas We will promptly email you an exhaustive document.

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