Farmhouse overlooking Lake Trasimeno

Brief description

This renovated farmhouse is located on a hill overlooking Lake Trasimeno. It has a garden, a swimming pool, a PDO olive grove with 600 trees and a private mill. This property includes a 3.6 ha plot of land, large living areas, 7 rooms and 6 bathrooms.

Geographic position

Located on a hill overlooking Lake Trasimeno and the Polvese island, this farmhouse is surrounded by a beautiful PDO olive grove.

Magione, an Etruscan town in the province of Perugia, is 3 km away. A benchmark for your shopping and everyday needs. Monte del Lago, a small medieval town featuring wonderful stone buildings, pebble roads, a few shops and restaurants and a steep pedestrian road that stretches from the town entrance down to the lake, is 2 minutes away.

Perugia is just 20 minutes away by car (24 km), and the most famous built-up areas around Lake Trasimeno are very close too. Passignano sul Trasimeno (10 km) and Tuoro sul Trasimeno (15 km) are about 10 minutes away, and Castiglione del Lago (29 km) is less than half an hour away.

The airport of Perugia is the nearest one (35 km, meaning half an hour by car); whereas the airport of Florence (142 km) is about one hour and a half away.

Description of buildings

This property includes:

- the old renovated farmhouse (477 sq.m) that develops over two floors and houses two communicating apartments with independent entrances;

- a 98 sq.m outbuilding that develops over two floors, a swimming pool and a 30 sq.m porch;

- another 75 sq.m outbuilding with a mill;

- a 108 sq.m garage.

The 477 sq.m farmhouse develops over two floors and includes 7 rooms and 6 bathrooms

The building is divided into two communicating apartments with an independent entrance.

The apartment on the ground floor includes an entrance, a double living room, a large kitchen with a fireplace, three double bedrooms (two of which have an en-suite bathroom), a laundry room and a veranda.

The apartment on the first floor houses an entrance, a double living room with a fireplace, the kitchen, four bedrooms (two of which have an en-suite bathroom), a bathroom and a storage room.

Outbuilding 1 - 98 sq.m (net saleable area)

This outbuilding is in front of the swimming pool and develops over two floors.

The ground floor houses the kitchen, a bathroom and the porch overlooking the swimming pool. The independent entrance and a storage room are on the basement level.

Outbuilding 2 - 75 sq.m (net saleable area)

This outbuilding serves as a mill and is equipped with machinery for processing the olives.

Garage

The garage is divided into three rooms and has a net saleable area of 108 sq.m.

State and finishing

This nineteenth-century farmhouse has been renovated maintaining its original characteristics.

The exteriors feature exposed stone and tile roofs. The interiors have terracotta floors in the living area and parquet flooring in the bedroom area.

External areas

The private land plot stretches over 3.6 hectares, including a 2.6 ha PDO olive grove with about 600 trees of the finest variety: Dolce Agogia, Moraiolo, Frantoio and Leccino. Every year, this plant produces from 800 l to 1200 l of oil.

The remaining hectares include a garden with a panoramic swimming pool, woodland and a plot of land for cultivation purposes.

Use and potential uses

This farmhouse overlooking Lake Trasimeno is located in an excellent position, and it ensures privacy. It’s half an hour away from Perugia, and it can be used both as a main residence and as a holiday house. One of the two apartments can be used as an accommodation business, or you can rent the entire property weekly or when it’s not used.

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.