San Potente
Property # 8509

Located on a natural lookout, 750 metres above sea level, with splendid views over Sellano and the little villages surrounding the green valley below, the Vallemela Residence stands in the walled hamlet of Montesanto, which during the 15th Century was an imposing castle on the border between the Duchy of Spoleto and the Dukedome of Camerino. Admiring the wall surrounding the castle and the church you can still recognize the remains of its past splendour.

Divided into three apartments, the house is an excellent example of the harmony between past and present: externally the property retains its original architectural features (solid walls, squared stones, arches and little windows) while the interior has been carefully restored combining a seductive atmosphere of warmth and comfort with a great sense of history.

Guests can enjoy the breathtaking view over the valley from a well-tended garden where it is easy to find a secluded spot to read a book or drink a glass of fine wine. The apartments share a gazebo, barbecue and swimming pool (5 x 10 m), all set in panoramic surrounding.

Near Valnerina and close to the National Park of "Monti Sibillini", the Residence beckons to explore the serene nature, where country roads wind through astonishing views over thickly wooded areas, colourful meadows, springs and ponds. Far away from mass tourism, Vallemela offers peace, quiet and serenity.

The house is divided into three charming apartments: ARCO, LEVANTE and BELLAVISTA.

ARCO (4 beds - sq m 42): Ground floor: a roomy kitchen with living/dining room with one full-sized double sofa bed; first floor: one double bedroom, one single bedroom, one bathroom with shower.

LEVANTE (4 beds - sq m 47): Mezzanine: a roomy kitchen with living/dining room with one full-sized double sofa bed; first floor: one double bedroom, one single bedroom, one bathroom with shower.

BELLAVISTA (2 beds - sq m 26): Studio apartment with kitchenette, living/dining room with one full-sized double sofa bed, one bathroom with shower.

Listing Type: vacation rental
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: up to 10

Apartments Bedding Sleeps
Apt. ARCO 1 double1 single1 sofa bed 4
Apt. LEVANTE 1 double1 single1 sofa bed 4
Apt. BELLAVISTA 1 double sofa bed 2


Welcome Food basket on Arrival.

Barbeque
Beach Chairs provided
Cook upon request
Fully Equiped Kitchen
Gazebo
Housekeeper
Linens Provided
Maid Service upon request
Mountain View
Outdoor Furniture
Outside Shower
Porch
Porch Furniture
Refrigerator
Satellite Television
Swimming Pool
Walk to Track

White water rafting in Biselli or at Marmore Falls, mule rides, paragliding school in Castelluccio di Norcia.

The towns to visit and the folklore shows to discover are many in the area of Norcia and Valnerina. These are the distances between the Residence Vallemela and the most important cities:
- NORCIA, small roman town with its attractive medieval churches, famous throuout Italy for its "black truffle" and "prosciutto crudo",
- CASTELLUCCIO, famous for its lentils and its beautiful spring flowering landscapes,
- MOUNT VETTORE and PILATO LAKE, ideal for excursions in the mountains,
- FERENTILLO, perfect for rock-climbing on exciting equipped rock faces,
- VISSO,
- VALLO DI NERA, famous for its "Festivallo" in August,
- SCHEGGINO, renowned for its superb river fish dishes,
- POGGIODOMO, with its beautiful church Madonna della Stella,
- MONTELEONE DI SPOLETO, famous for one of the world's great archaeological finds: a 6c B.C. Etruscan chariot which now resides at the Metropolitan Museum in New York
- MARMORE WATERFALLS, the highest waterfalls in Europe,
- FOLIGNO, with ist spectacular "Giostra della Quintana" In June and September and Pasta Festival in October,
- PRECI with its live crib at the St. Eutizio Abbey,
- SPOLETO, charming roman town with its beautiful cathedral, Roman bridge and amphitheatre and most of all with its Festival of Music and Dance iin June/july.

Anyway the main Umbrian towns are worth a day trip too: Assisi (Calendimaggio in May); Spello (Infiorata del Corpus Domini in June); Perugia (Umbria Jazz in July and Eurochocolate in October); Bevagna (Mercato delle Gaite in June); Todi 50 km (Antiquities Market in April)..