Description
IN AN AGE OF CHANGE, REDEFINING OUR LIFESTYLE IS ESSENTIAL. Established habits must be challenged and new values adopted. WHERE AND HOW TO LIVE? Umbria, the green heart of Italy, offers forests, valleys, mountains, rivers, lakes, and medieval villages such as Assisi, Perugia, Orvieto, and Spoleto. Renowned for its wines, truffles, and traditional cuisine, it has been called the "most livable city in the world" by Professor S. Levine of the University of Kentucky for its easy urban connections, unique microclimate, and quality of life. Founded by the Etruscans and colonized by the Romans, Todi has attracted artists and international figures for decades. Situated on a hill, it offers a tranquil atmosphere rich in history, with excellent restaurants, churches, the Duomo, the Church of the Consolation designed by Bramante, imposing palaces, and a delightful 19th-century theater. Home of the poet Jacopone da Todi, the city has always been a peaceful, industrious place steeped in age-old traditions. Antica Canonica, a medieval hamlet once a monastery of hermit monks, offers an intimate and evocative place to live and work. Located very close to the town center, it boasts unique history, nature, and incomparable landscapes. It can be used as a private residence for large families or as an exclusive accommodation facility for a luxury resort, with spacious interiors, farm buildings, and cottages. The vast 5-hectare farmland can be converted into a riding stable and recreation area. Surrounded by oak, chestnut, acacia, and fir trees, the hamlet offers a haven of peace and tranquility. The estate produces high-quality olive oil and cultivates wheat in an ancient vineyard. Strategically located, approximately 120 km from Rome, 190 km from Florence, and 48 km from Perugia, it facilitates the arrival of guests from abroad as well. The Borgo estate dominates the hillside, offering a unique view of Todi and the Tiber Valley. The earliest records of the monastery date back to 1100. In 1216, the ruins of a church became the property of the Camaldolese monks, whose philosophical principle was "PRIVILEGIUM AMORIS"—The Privilege of Love—centered on writing, solitude, prayer, and harmony with the land and the community. Construction of the monastery was completed in 1644 and remained in use until 1795, when the convents were suppressed. After 1860, the Camaldolese monks abandoned the hermitage due to plundering, including by Garibaldi's troops. In 1928, the complex was registered in the Todi yearbook and the municipal land registry. It still retains the original plans, the prior's house, the church with bell tower and dome, and six cottages (formerly cells) connected by paths made of original stones. The church features stucco and three chapels, one of which was decorated by Luigi Sabatini in 1890. In 1934, Ruth Brooks Palmer purchased the Tenuta del Borgo, transforming it into private property. In 1969, she sold it to Omar Ali Shah, a descendant of a Sufi lineage. In 1973, Piero Dorazio restored the monastery, living and working there until 2015. DESCRIPTION OF REAL ESTATE UNITS Accessible from four roads, Il Borgo is divided into: - - The Master's residence (600 m2): entrance hall, living room, study, kitchen with fireplace, internal garden. On the first floor: five bedrooms, two bathrooms, panoramic terrace. On the second floor: four bedrooms, attic and two bathrooms. - - The guesthouse (590 m2): on the ground floor, living room, dining room, kitchen with two fireplaces and laundry room. On the first floor: two living rooms, six bedrooms, three bathrooms and a loggia overlooking a secret garden. - - The deconsecrated Church of St. Michael the Archangel (550 sq m), with frescoes and decorative arches, used as a study. - - The former infirmary (240 sq m), now the caretakers' quarters. - - The cottage (65 sq m), with living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and garden. - - Two ancient cells (180 sq m each), with private fenced gardens. - - Private swimming pool with Bisazza mosaics, designed by the Maestro in 1990, featuring large convivial spaces. - - The property includes a shed, garage, storage rooms, agricultural buildings, and a cellar. The 5 hectares of land, with 900 olive trees and vineyards, are intended for arable land and woodland. To the west, an ancient well from the 1700s with tanks for water decanting. An extensive water system includes a spring, three wells, a cistern, and connection to the municipal aqueduct. - - Usable area: 2,950 sq m (main buildings, verandas, loggias, porticos, patios, outbuildings, and annexes), total net sales area 3,570 sq m, on a 5-hectare plot. - - CONTACT: H2OME IMMOBILI SRL, Viale della Musica 14, 00144 ROME, +39 3337271171, INFO@H2OME.CASA - The information is confidential and may not be disclosed without authorization. The recipient is responsible for any damages resulting from copyright infringement or disclosure to unauthorized third parties.
