Farmhouse with an annex and a 2.5 ha plot of land for sale 8 km from Gubbio

Brief description

A 331 sq.m renovated farmhouse with airy living areas featuring fireplaces, 3+1 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms. Its 147 sq.m outbuilding has an airy living room, 1 bedroom, and 2 bathrooms. A 2.5 ha fenced plot with a well.

Geographic position

Il Gelso farmhouse is in a hilly position overlooking Gubbio’s beautiful valley and the Monte Cucco Regional Park.

This property is in a private but not isolated position. It’s easy to reach via the main road that leads right up to the gate. Moreover, Gubbio, one of Umbria’s most beautiful art towns with its medieval architecture, is just 15 minutes away (10 km).

In less than one hour, you can also reach Umbria’s main towns, such as Città di Castello (42 km), Assisi (56 km), and Perugia (57 km). The latter is Umbria’s capital and is famous for its prestigious university. Furthermore, the Adriatic sea (80 km) can be reached in about one hour and 10 minutes.

The nearest airport is Perugia S. Egidio (42 km, about 40 minutes away) for domestic and a few international flights. Other airports are Ancona-Falconara (99 km), Firenze-Peretola (176 km) and Roma Fiumicino (250 km).

Description of buildings

This property includes a renovated farmhouse (331 sq.m) and an outbuilding (147 sq.m), for a total of 478 sq.m (net saleable area).

Main farmhouse - 331 sq.m developed over two floors

10 rooms – 3 + 1 bedrooms – 4 bathrooms

The farmhouse develops over two floors. However, since it is connected internally and through independent entrances, it can also be divided into two apartments, even thanks to the presence of two kitchens (one on each floor).

Ground floor: entrance to the airy living room with a fireplace, an eat-in kitchen, a study that can be used as a bedroom, a spacious hallway with a staircase leading to the upper floor, two bathrooms, and a cellar.

First floor: entrance to the eat-in kitchen, a living room/hallway from the lower floor, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms.

Outbuilding - 147 sqm commercial
6 rooms - 1 bedroom - 2 bathrooms
The outbuilding of 147 sqm commercial, is on one floor and houses a bright living room, kitchenette, 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms.
Next to the living part we find three rooms for use as funds/storage.

The surface area is the same as the walkable surface area (which includes internal walls) plus 10% to take into account supporting walls.

State and finishing

This renovated farmhouse is in excellent condition and immediately habitable.

It features the finishes of a typical Umbrian farmhouse: terracotta floorings, ceilings with beams and tiles, and four fireplaces.

Even the bathrooms have all been renovated.

Externally, the farmhouse is clad with exposed stone and features a staircase leading to the first floor and the tiled roof.

External areas

The farmhouse and the guest house are surrounded by a 2.5-hectare plot of land (including the building grounds) with a well that provides water for irrigation and domestic use.

Over 1000 trees of different varieties were planted in the plot of land, where it is also possible to build a swimming pool upon applying for the required authorisations.

Services and utilities

- Connected to the municipal water system.

- Active and functioning well

- Two 1500 l water reserve tanks

- Three Imhoff pits and two purifiers

- Solar panels

- State-of-the-art boilers

Use and potential uses

Thanks to its hilly and panoramic position, Il Gelso farmhouse is ideal for those looking for a typical house in one of Umbria’s most appreciated areas where to spend long holiday periods surrounded by nature and near small built-up areas and art cities.

Its location and dimensions make it perfect for being rented through the international circuit of rentals when not in use.

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.