Estate for sale in Orvieto

Ancient Etruscan abbey restored with spring, two residences, spa, pool, cottage, outbuildings and 12.3 acres of woodland, orchard and arable land near Orvieto. Ideal as a prestigious home or luxury retreat. General Description: Perched on a commanding hill just minutes from Orvieto’s center, this 906 sqm estate develops around a 10th‑century tower and stone rural buildings, once an abbey. Meticulously restored in 1997, it comprises two residential units with six master bedrooms, a spa carved into tuff rock with sauna, gym, and an independent 90 sqm cottage. Below ground lies a network of Etruscan caverns, whose artifacts are displayed in Orvieto’s Civic Archaeological Museum. Interior Description: The interiors unfold over multiple levels linked by internal staircases. Handmade terracotta floors, white monastic‑style walls and exposed wooden beams contrast with original millennia‑old stones. Reception rooms with fireplaces, spacious bedrooms, a study and convivial areas follow one another harmoniously. In the tuff‑rock basement are the sauna and gym carved directly into the stone. Exterior Description: A 1,000 sqm garden—fed by an Etruscan spring—is enriched with ornamental fountains and monumental period stones. It opens onto a 12 × 5 m rectangular pool with stone waterfall and a wooden‑and‑stone sun deck. The drive‑in courtyard leads to a five‑car carport topped with solar panels, the 31 + 80 sqm garage/hobby room, and a 65 sqm former pigsty awaiting conversion. The 12.3 acres of land—7.4 ac fenced—include woodland, pasture, 0.9 ac of lawn, a hazelnut orchard and 50 productive olive trees. Main Features: Usable floor area: 906 sqm Gross area: 975 sqm (excluding external spaces) Private garden: 1,000 sqm Pool: 12 × 5 m with stone waterfall Medieval tower: 2 preserved levels Residences: 2 (6 bedrooms total) + 1‑bedroom cottage (90 sqm) Garage/hobby room: 31 + 80 sqm Former pigsty/storage: 65 sqm to renovate Land: 12.3 acres (7.4 ac fenced) Year of construction: pre‑1000 Conservative restoration: 1997 Utilities Details: Heating via diesel boiler complemented by solar thermal panels; 10 kW photovoltaic system; water supply fed by the Etruscan spring; electrical and plumbing installations compliant with regulations and recently overhauled. Uses and Potential: Perfect as a magnificent private residence or luxury retreat. Outbuildings offer space for events, tastings or additional accommodations. Land is suitable for equestrian facilities, boutique agritourism, outdoor wellness center and riding activities. Local Real Estate Market: In March 2025 the average listing price for residential properties in Orvieto is €1,606/m², down 5.64% from March 2024; in the historic center it falls to €1,531/m², while the provincial average in Terni is €1,023/m². Over the past five years values have risen overall by 1.6%, peaking at €1,722/m² in December 2023 and bottoming at €1,572/m² in August 2024. Annual sales numbered around 205 units (–4% vs. 2023). The non‑hotel accommodation sector in Orvieto counts over 150 facilities (+11.1% year‑on‑year) offering more than 3,200 beds (+7.8%). Touristic and Historical Information: Founded by the Etruscans, Orvieto is famed for the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and its Chapel of San Brizio, Gothic masterpieces; the St. Patrick’s Well and the Orvieto Underground testify to 2,500 years of history. The city preserves medieval palaces, towers and archaeological museums housing Etruscan finds. It welcomes over 700,000 visitors annually, sustaining a steadily growing extrahotel hospitality offering. Distances: Center of Orvieto: 0 km Orvieto Railway Station: 1 km Civita di Bagnoregio: 12 km Lake Bolsena: 31 km Monte Rufeno Nature Park: 45 km Marmore Falls: 39 km Todi: 30 km Viterbo: 52 km Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi Airport: 92 km Rome Fiumicino Airport: 120 km