Casa Gialla is in a hamlet or ‘frazione’ of Caprese Michelangelo called Lama, located at the foot of the Alpe di Catenaia, in a valley 535 meters above sea level. Lama is the birthplace of Giovanni Sante Gaspero Santini, a renowned astronomer and mathematician. A thriving shop is just across the road from the property and a fantastic restaurant in walking distance with several others a short drive away.
Caprese Michelangelo is a charming medieval Tuscan town celebrated as the birthplace of the legendary Renaissance master, Michelangelo. With a population of approximately 1,500, Caprese Michelangelo is nestled in the stunning Upper Tiber Valley, providing captivating views of the rolling hills and lush valleys that define the region. The town is known for its warm, close-knit community and is home to some of the finest restaurants in the area, making it a delightful destination for both residents and visitors.
This lovely home is semi-detached with a gated entrance and private driveway to the side.
The property is 130 sqm with the layout as follows:
- Ground floor – Cantina for wood storage, second cantina including laundry facilities and a summer kitchen, garage with electric door and a window overlooking the garden
- First floor – Spacious kitchen with wood burner, dining room, living room with wood burner, bathroom
- Second floor – 2 spacious double bedrooms
The gated driveway to the side of the house provides convenient parking for two cars and leads to a paved patio area at the rear of the property. Beyond the patio lies the garden, partially fenced on one side, offering sweeping open views of the picturesque countryside.
Casa Gialla has been lovingly maintained by its owners, ensuring it is both comfortable and functional. The windows were upgraded five years ago with double-glazed wood effect UPVC frames, complemented by new shutters and mosquito nets on key windows. The bedrooms retain their original terracotta tile floors, adding rustic charm, while the first-floor rooms feature modern tiling for a contemporary touch. All the rooms have wood beamed ceilings in excellent condition.
Hot water is supplied by immersion heaters, with one located in the kitchen and a large water tank in the cantina serving the bathroom. Heating is efficiently provided by two wood burners and an electric towel rail in the bathroom. The property is connected to mains electricity and water, with the option to connect to gas if desired, offering convenience and flexibility.
Casa Gialla is a wonderfully inviting home, ideal for those seeking to embrace the tranquillity of country life in the Tuscan hills while enjoying the warmth and charm of a friendly rural community.
Nearby towns & cities:
Caprese Michelangelo (2 km); Anghiari (18 km); Sansepolcro (24 km); Città di Castello (40 km), Arezzo (40 km); Cortona (64 km); Montepulciano (92 km); Perugia (96 km); Pienza (98 km); Firenze (111 km); Assisi (112 km); Siena (114 km); Spello (116 km); Todi (134 km); Orvieto (147 km); San Gimignano (156 km); Roma (266 km).
Airports
Perugia Sant’Egidio (96 km); Forlì L Ridolfi (102 km); Firenze Peretola (108 km); Bologna G Marconi (179 km); Ancona Falconara (182 km); Pisa Galileo Galilei (193 km); Roma Ciampino (269 km); Roma Fiumicino (285 km).