Le Ginestre – Borgo Bastia Creti

The largest of five properties which make-up the Borgo Bastia Creti estate, Le Ginestre is a spacious and beautiful building whose three floors are linked by a helical staircase in the rounded tower. Positioned to provide privacy and serene views, the house has its own tiled terrace, furnished for al fresco dining and hemmed by tree-shaded lawns. Its very spacious interiors are a haven of comfort and character, from the country-style kitchen diner with its old stone fireplace, to the airy white-walled sitting room and enchanting bedrooms. Beamed ceilings and flagged floors in polished terracotta form the frame for marble bathrooms, antique furniture, colourful fabrics and hand-woven rugs. And, ideally flexible for families, each of the four bedrooms can be made-up as double or twin beds. Communal facilities within the expansive grounds include a large swimming pool encircled by lawns, a tennis court, and the convivial Club Bastia, a converted chapel now housing a sitting room and informal dining hall. Within easy reach of Umbrian and Tuscan medieval towns, the villa is 15km from Umbertide.