The ancient Fief of Farnetta, 300 hectares about, with oak tree woods and sunflower fields, in the gently rolling hills of southern Umbria, in the Todi county, belongs since many centuries ago to the Nevi family of Todi.

The farmhouse with tower sits on the top of the hill and has a commanding view of both the estate and the surrounding countryside.

It was recently restored (1998-2000) and brought to the ancient radiant charm by the actual patriarch, with the help of two famous world-renowned Italian architects.

They added modern amenities while maintaining the Fief's rich history. During the renovation, they discovered that the foundation of the house belonged to an ancient Roman wall, most probably part of a villa or perhaps a religious place.

Whether they are gazing out of their bedroom window over rolling Umbrian fields, sitting on the sunlit patio, or lounging by the blue-tiled pool, villa guests always feel a part of this world - the world of vineyards, sunflower fields, and vegetable harvests.
Renovated with antique style furniture created by the craftsmen of Todi, The Fief is the ideal point of departure for cultural and nature excursions.

The oldest part of this foundation dates from the fifteenth century, with some additional work performed in more "recent" years: in 1818 and 1948.

The Fief consists of two houses: The Manor and The Tower.
The Tower can be rented separately only during low season.
When only one of the houses is rented, the other is frozen.

THE MANOR (300 sq m):

GROUND FLOOR:
Spacious living room with fireplace, 4 sofas, 2 armchairs, windows and French window to the Portico.

From the dining room a door leads to the semiprofessional kitchen (5 burners, large oven) with fireplace.

A half bath and a double bedroom with bathroom with shower for disabled are also on the ground floor.

A staircase leads to the first floor.

FIRST FLOOR
Spacious suite with fireplace, with double bedroom, Wardrobe kitchenette (small fridge, two burners) and open overhead gallery where are a single bed and a second bed in the chest of drowers. The bathroom has a shower. Further one double bedroom with four-poster bed and bathroom with shower, two double bedrooms, one of which has a bathroom with jacuzzi and the other with shower, two twin bedded rooms, one of which has an extra bed and both with bathroom with shower.

A 100 sq m portico is outdoor.

is situated a few metres from the farmhouse and has a 20 sq m portico.

GROUND FLOOR
Living room with fireplace, kitchen (oven, four burners), one single bedroom with bathrooom with shower suitable for disabled persons.

FIRST FLOOR
D ouble sofa bed, 1 bathroom with shower.
SECOND FLOOR
A double bedroom with large windows

EQUIPMENT: Stereo, 3 safes, 3 satellite TV, 2 dishwashers, freezer, laundry room (washing machine), baby-beds.

OUTDOORS: Porch (100 m2), equipped garden (8000 m2) with shower and changing room, swimming pool (5x13) with porch with wood burning oven and fireplace, parking.

INCLUDED:

• water
• gas for the kitchen
• electricity
• final cleaning
• housekeeping 4 hours 3 times a week (except beds and kitchen)
• garden keeper
• swimmingpool maintenance
  

• heating
• local cook (to be agreed in advance)
• maid extra service (to be agreed in advance)
  Dinners in the owner's villa can be arranged on request.

The house is centrally located in the province of Umbria, between oak forests and sunflowers fields, in a region that has a striking undiscovered charm and is full of pleasant surprises.
For instance, the world-renowned Fossil Forest, located in the nearby town of Dunarobba, houses the only fossilized (not petrified) wood that is still in its vertical position. Down the road, Carsulae has perhaps the most beautiful ancient ruins of any Umbrian-Roman city in central Italy.

Also close by are Amelia with its gigantic city walls and intriguing museum, Narni with its perfectly preserved Medieval urban city plan, and Lugnano in Teverina with the one of the most beautiful Umbrian-Roman churches still standing today.

In addition, the nearby Marmore Waterfalls ("la Cascata delle Marmore") are considered some of the most spectacular in the world.

All of these amazing sites, and many more, are only minutes away by car from the Villa. Undoubtedly, however, the most amazing part of staying in "The Fief" is the atmosphere. The loving care put into the restoration of the house by its owners shines through to the guests that stay there, and that same warm attention ensures that each guest's stay is a memorable one from the moment they arrive until the time they say farewell.