Casa nel Verde is set in the peaceful hamlet (frazione) of Lama, part of Caprese Michelangelo, at the foot of the picturesque Alpe di Catenaia. Positioned in a tranquil valley at approximately 535 metres above sea level, the property enjoys a quiet and unspoilt rural setting. A well-stocked local shop is conveniently located just along the road, and an excellent restaurant with superb local food, is within walking distance, with several more a short drive away.
Caprese Michelangelo itself is a charming medieval town, famed as the birthplace of Michelangelo. With a population of around 1,500, it sits within the beautiful Upper Tiber Valley, surrounded by rolling hills and unspoilt countryside. The town is known for its welcoming community and excellent local cuisine, making it a delightful setting for both full-time living and holidays.
This attractive detached home, built in the 1970s, offers approximately 160 sqm of space arranged as follows:
Ground Floor – 80sqm
- Cantina – useful storage space with integrated laundry area
- Garage –a spacious garage with direct access from the driveway
First Floor – 80sqm
- Kitchen/dining room– a bright and sociable space with a fireplace, pellet stove and doors leading to the balcony
- Balcony– ideal for enjoying the surrounding views.
- Living Room– all generously sized
- Family Bathroom– Includes a full-sized bathtub.
Outside Spaces
A gated driveway leads to a practical parking area in front of the garage, with steps rising to the main entrance.
The fully fenced garden extends to approximately 1125 sqm and includes a 28sqm wooden outbuilding—ideal for storage, a workshop, or even keeping chickens. The garden is planted with fruit and olive trees and enjoys lovely views across the surrounding countryside, creating a peaceful outdoor setting.
Features & Practical Information:
- Fully fenced garden
- Gated entrance
- Double-glazed wood framed windows
- Central heating via radiators
- New boiler installed in 2019 (regularly maintained)
- Pellet stove as an additional heat source
- Mains gas supply
- Mains electricity
- Mains water plus a private well
- Roof replaced in 2014
Casa nel Verde is a welcoming home, ideally suited as a comfortable year-round residence or a relaxing holiday retreat. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, excellent local restaurants, and scenic walking and hiking trails, it offers an authentic slice of Tuscan rural living with plenty of charm and potential.
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 San Francesco d’Assisi (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).