Umbertide, Perugia, Umbria, Italy

Il Toppo is a farmhouse nestled in the Mediterranean maquis that sits on a hillside on the border between Umbria and Tuscany. Surrounded by oak woods and cultivated fields, it has recently been used as an accommodation venue producing local specialties.

The stone and brick casale has been completely renovated while retaining original features such as terracotta floors, natural wood fixtures and beamed ceilings. The total property counts approximately 480 sqm and is spread over two floors plus a large dependance outside of 65 sqm.

The main structure includes on the ground floor a large reception room with kitchen, dining room and pantry, 4 en-suite bedrooms and an additional bathroom. The second floor offers an independent apartment with living room, kitchenette, a study area, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Archways, brick columns and wide staircases run throughout the property, and climbing plants frame the several outdoor eating areas. At the back of the farmhouse, a spacious porch faces the sunset side.

The dependence overlooks the gentle garden and is divided into two independent units, each including a bedroom, walk-in closet and bathroom.

Served by a water well and solar panels, the farmhouse sits on nearly 8 hectares of land with arable fields, woods, elegant cypress trees and rolling olive groves.