Modern villa near Lake Trasimeno

Tucked seamlessly among the Umbrian hills near Piegaro, the house is a calm and joyful celebration of exquisite natural materials and exemplary style. Completed in September 2021, it was conceived, project-managed and interior designed by SpecialItaly, and it sits in an ancient landscape of breathtaking beauty where the views from the house are matched by the design and artistry within.

The property is arranged as a main house with three large en-suite bedrooms on the first floor, and a guest house with a separate entrance that holds two further spacious en-suites. Built from warm, local stone in the vernacular style, with a tiled roof and an elegant chimney, the property draws its interior inspiration from Scandinavia, Italy and the Sixties, blending them into a clean, subtle, cohesive whole for up to ten guests.

Natural materials, including oak, marble and linen, form a backdrop for specially commissioned artwork and furniture. Curves complement angles and the functional details are never forgotten: the expertly equipped kitchen is supported by a second side kitchen, there is floor cooling throughout, Sonos systems in every bedroom and meticulously designed lighting. A vast painting by Italian artist Giuliano Cardello sets much of the palette that runs through the house.