La Torricella Villa

Recently restored to the highest standard, La Torricella is light and spacious and decorated with a mix of antiques and modern design accents. In keeping with local tradition, it has huge exposed chestnut beams, stone work and handcrafted terracotta tiles. The villa sleeps 10 guests in 3 master bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms and king size beds, and a flexible open space (sleeps up to 4) with ensuite shower room.

The main entrance opens onto a bright sitting room and through a glass sunroom to a panoramic kitchen/dining area, surrounded by picture windows over the olive groves. The kitchen has a large Carrara marble island and traditional country fireplace. Leading off from the kitchen, there is a beautiful private outdoor dining area. It is the perfect spot for lunches & evening meals al fresco.

To the left of the living spaces, there are two large master bedrooms with king size beds and large modern ensuite bathrooms. The romantic White room has a view over a stone walled garden & pomegranate and persimmon trees, and boasts a large double shower, which can also be used as a family suite (sleeps 4). The Terrace room has a spectacular view over the olives and picturesque Monteleone village. It is the perfect spot to enjoy your breakfast cappuccino or to watch the sunset as you sip on a Bellini or Spritz! These lovely rooms lead to the pool which overlooks the olive groves and mountains. This spectacular view includes the hill top towns of Monteleone and Ginestra.

Above the sitting room, in the superbly restored 19th century stone farmhouse tower, a wooden staircase leads up to an Open space sleeping & living room with ensuite shower room. From here another staircase leads to the majestic Tower master bedroom, with king size bed and an enormous picture window over the entire property and the Sabine hills beyond. There is an ensuite bathroom with another panoramic view, and a walk in closet.

Ground floor

Lounge with two sofas, reading nook, understair washroom with washing machine, toilet and sink. Superb large kitchen/dining room with fireplace, carrara marble island & professional grade cooker White Suite with king size bed, twin trundle bed & double shower room ensuite. Terrace Suite with king size bed, ensuite bathroom (with double sinks & bath with shower) and lovely terrace with views over the olive groves. Panoramic Swimming pool with shallow seating area overlooking the hills.

First floor

Open space with ensuite shower room and picture windows over the valley. This is a flexible space and can be configured for 2 to 4 people (this room has staircases leading in & out and is without doors). There is a double sofa bed and up to two single beds can be added for larger groups.

Second floor

Tower suite, with enormous picture window, king size bed, ensuite bathroom and walk in closet

Facilities

Fully equipped professional grade kitchen
Dishwasher
Open fireplace
Wireless internet - unlimited broadband access
Washing machine, iron & ironing board
Barbecue
Air conditioning
Televison

Cook Service

Available on request

Food hampers, buffet arrival dinners & farm to table cooking classes

Can be arranged prior to arrival

Maid Service

On request. Linen and towels provided

Local villages

There is a small supermarket, pharmacy, butcher shop, coffee bar with light snacks & restaurants in Torricella in Sabina village (5 mins by car or 25 mins on foot). The next village, picturesque Poggio San Lorenzo, is 10 minutes away. Not to be missed is an al fresco pizza sitting in the main piazza sipping a glass of wine.

Exploring

Just a 45 minute drive from Rome and 20 minutes from the medieval walled city of Rieti, the villa is located near the village of Torricella in Sabina in an area dubbed by many as the "new Tuscany".

Just 20 minutes away is the beautiful Turano Lake, and the charming towns of Posticciola, Monteleone & Rocca Sinibalda with its Renaissance castle. Farfa Abbey with its quaint borgo is also close. Greccio, the site of Italy's first and most famous live presepio and enchanting Labro are also nearby.

Sabina is the gateway to some of Umbria's most beautiful towns. Spoleto can be reached in less than an hour. Visit Deruta for ceramics, Montefalco for wineries, and Clitunno for the famous springs and antique market.

The area is perfect for hiking and there are some lovely lakes (Salto, Turano and Piediluco), mountains like Mt Terminillo - only 45 minutes away for winter skiing - and the famous Marmore waterfalls.

Private Guided tours of Rome, Vatican City, Sabina and Umbria can all be arranged on request, ideally prior to arrival. We also host olive oil & wine tastings and visits to local cheese farms.