Description

The crème de la crème of the villas on this picturesque Umbrian estate, Villa Penna is a beautiful old stone building that has been impeccably restored and rejuvenated. Surrounded by greenery in every direction, the villa enjoys sweeping views across vineyards, olive groves and farmland on the hillsides around the estate. 

No expense has been spared in turning this ancient building into a thing of beauty. The villa is on several levels, but clever architectural highlights like tall, arched windows and an open-plan layout ensure light pours through the building and into the different nooks and crannies of the social spaces.

There is a real emphasis on natural materials in the design and exposed beams and polished marble can be found throughout, while the walls are a beautiful light stone colour. In contrast to the earthy tones and materials, the soft furnishings are incredibly plush and add splashes of bold colour. 

Much like its interiors, the garden at Villa Penna is the stuff of luxury magazines. Sprawling out to one side of the villa a large lawn gives way to the infinity pool and adjacent plush pool-house, compete with barbecue and shaded lounge area. For evening meals, there is a shaded lounge set between the main villa and annex, and a pebbled piazza where you can dine with views down the hillside framed by the pretty stone buildings either side.