Stone farmhouse with dovecote tower, landscaped park with swimming pool, garage and olive grove.

Brief description

In a panoramic hillside position just minutes from Spoleto, a stone farmhouse with dovecote tower offering approximately 385 sqm of living space, plus a 46 sqm garage and approximately 20 sqm of pool technical rooms. Featuring generous living areas, an eat-in kitchen, 4 bedrooms, an infinity pool and approximately 2 ha of private land with landscaped park, olive grove and woodland.

Geographic position

Casale La Torre Colombaia is set in a gently elevated hillside position just a short distance from Spoleto, one of Umbria’s most important cultural centres, reachable in approximately 10 minutes by car (9 km). Spoleto is internationally renowned for the Festival dei Due Mondi (“Festival of the Two Worlds”), a prestigious annual celebration of music, opera, dance and visual arts that attracts artists and audiences from around the world.

The property enjoys a private yet not isolated setting, with beautiful open views across the surrounding countryside and a commanding position above a small village where everyday amenities and local shops are conveniently available.

From the farmhouse, Todi (36 km) and Assisi (53 km) can be reached in around 40 minutes by car, Perugia (70 km) in under an hour, and Orvieto (74 km) in approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.

Rome lies just 120 km away and is easily accessible both by car and by train, thanks to the railway station located only 600 metres from the property, offering direct connections in approximately one hour and thirty minutes.

The nearest airport is Perugia International Airport, 62 km away (about 45 minutes by car), while Rome Ciampino (138 km) and Rome Fiumicino (154 km) airports can be reached in approximately one hour and forty-five minutes.

Description of buildings

The property consists of a farmhouse with a commercial area of approximately 385 sqm, an annex with garage of approximately 46 sqm, and technical rooms for the swimming pool of approximately 20 sqm, as well as a panoramic terrace of 13 sqm and a large porch of 48 sqm.

Farmhouse – 405 sqm of living space, plus portico and terrace

4 bedrooms – 4 bathrooms

Ground Floor

- Spacious living room with kitchen area, featuring a stone fireplace and direct access to the portico with wood-fired oven

- Dining room, also with access to the portico

- Sitting room

- Bathroom

- Laundry room

- Large cellar

- Boiler room with independent external access

First Floor

- Kitchen with fireplace

- Living room

- Generous landing with staircase leading to the tower

- Study

- Two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms

- Reading room

Second Floor

- Bedroom with en suite bathroom and panoramic terrace (approximately 13 sqm)

- Study/bedroom with staircase leading to the tower

Third Floor (Tower)

Currently used as attic space

Garage – approximately 46 sqm

Technical rooms Swimming pool

1 bathroom

Basement

- Storage room

- Swimming pool motor room

- Bathroom.

The stated surface area is calculated on the basis of net usable floor space, including internal partitions, with an additional 10% allowance for load-bearing walls.
The portico and terrace areas are calculated separately and are not included in the total living space.

State and finishing

The farmhouse, which retains the architectural features typical of 19th-century dovecote towers, is presented in excellent condition following a comprehensive restoration that has allowed for a functional enhancement of the building while fully respecting its original character.

The finishes are entirely consistent with the property’s identity and setting. The ceilings on the ground floor and in the principal living areas on the upper levels feature exposed wooden beams. The windows are wooden with double glazing, fitted with wrought-iron grilles and traditional wooden shutters, while the internal doors are crafted from solid walnut.

External areas

The property is surrounded by approximately 2 hectares of private land, including a beautifully landscaped garden with swimming pool, an olive grove, a wooded area and a dedicated vegetable garden.

The garden is well maintained, with extensive lawns, centuries-old oak trees, perimeter hedges, and bushes of various species. The Mediterranean scrub forest, also well maintained, contributes to defining a private natural setting of great scenic beauty. Within the forest there are also several truffle grounds, which further enhance the value and authenticity of the property.

Set within the garden is a swimming pool measuring approximately 15 x 6.5 metres, perfectly integrated into its surroundings and complemented by a terracotta-paved sun terrace.

The property has a main entrance, with an electric gate equipped with a video intercom, which opens onto a beautiful driveway leading to the farmhouse and the garage opposite, and a secondary service entrance.

Use and potential uses

Thanks to its panoramic hillside setting and close proximity to the historic centre of Spoleto, La Torre Colombaia is ideally suited both as a primary residence and as an elegant countryside retreat for extended stays or holidays.

The natural setting, private yet not isolated, offers a rare balance between tranquillity and convenience, combining privacy with easy access to the services, infrastructure and cultural vitality of one of Umbria’s most important art cities.

The property also lends itself well to the luxury holiday rental market during periods of non-use, thanks to its strategic location in relation to Spoleto and other major historic centres of central Italy, highly sought after by international clientele.

Distances and location

Umbria - Italy

Neighboring regions: Toscany, Lazio, Marche

Main centers: Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Todi, Orvieto, Gubbio, Spello

 

Characteristics: 

Often called the “green heart of Italy,” Umbria enchants national and international buyers with its rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards and timeless medieval towns. Authentic and deeply spiritual, the region is ideal for those seeking privacy, tranquility and a slower pace of life—far from the crowds of mass tourism, yet always close to charming historic centers and cultural treasures.

Umbria is often considered the sister of Tuscany: a green and hilly land rich in vineyards, olive groves and artistic heritage. Perfectly placed in Central Italy, between Rome and Florence, it offers easy access to world-renowned art cities and enchanting medieval towns such as Perugia (home to an important international university), Spoleto, Orvieto, Todi, Assisi and Spello. Just 15 minutes from Perugia lies Lake Trasimeno, the fourth largest lake in Italy after Como, a favorite destination for sailing, outdoor activities and relaxation.

The climate is mild and pleasant all year round, with winters rarely falling below zero and summers averaging around 25°C. Beyond its landscapes, Umbria is also alive with major cultural events such as the Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto and Umbria Jazz in Perugia, along with countless local festivals that, especially in summer, bring small villages and historic piazzas to life.

 

Property offer

Here, traditional stone farmhouses—very similar in style to those of neighboring Tuscany, yet often more accessible in price—are among the most requested properties. Many have been carefully restored, with private gardens, panoramic pools and mature parks. Perfect as a private retreat, they are also excellent investment opportunities thanks to the strong demand for luxury holiday rentals.

Umbria enjoys a strategic location: it borders Tuscany, is less than two hours from both Rome and Florence, and offers easy access to major art cities such as Perugia, Assisi, Orvieto, Todi and Spoleto. Beyond farmhouses, buyers are also drawn to historic villas, castles, monasteries and apartments in perfectly preserved medieval towns such as Spello, Trevi and Montefalco.

For those dreaming of a second home in Italy, Umbria combines authenticity, natural beauty, cultural richness and investment potential—making it one of the most appealing destinations for national and international buyers today.