Penthouse 800: elegant and refined apartment located in a historic hamlet

19th-Century Penthouse
Discover the charm of authentic Italian life by staying in this splendid penthouse located in the historic centre of Castiglion Fosco, a picturesque village in the province of Perugia, in the heart of Umbria. Perfectly renovated and situated on the top floor of an elegant 19th-century building—which has also been recently renovated—this apartment offers a unique blend of history and modern comfort.
You can enjoy a 360-degree view of the valley, Lake Pietrafitta, the medieval tower, and the surrounding hills.
The apartment has been designed to ensure maximum comfort and tranquility, offering a welcoming, modern, and romantic atmosphere that preserves the typical characteristics of Umbrian homes. The apartment is furnished with brand-new, high-end furniture. The wonderful kitchen, the warmth of the pastel colours, and the freshness and scent that fill the rooms will leave you with an unforgettable memory of your holiday!
The village where the apartment is located is very quiet and safe, ideal for a relaxing holiday.

The high quality of the systems and materials will allow you to spend your days relaxing and resting completely in total silence.
Underfloor heating and cooling system, fan coil unit on the loft, heat pump, interior insulation, insulated exposed wooden ceiling, thermal and soundproof windows, and wood-effect stoneware flooring and wall tiles.
Fully equipped SCAVOLINI kitchen with an island and a dining table for 6 people.
Room amenities:
- a master bedroom with a double bed, a wardrobe with shelves, a makeup vanity, a luggage rack, nightstands, a set of Fazzini sheets, double pillows, summer and winter comforters, and double blackout and light-filtering curtains;
- one single bedroom, closet with hangers, nightstand with table lamp, Fazzini sheet set, double pillows, summer and winter comforters, double blackout and light-filtering curtains;
- a two-room bathroom: sink area and shower/toilet area. Hand towels and bath towels, shower mat, welcome kit (shower cap, bottle of intimate cleanser, single-use shampoo sachet, bar of soap, toilet hygiene strip), toilet paper, hair dryer;
- open-concept living room/kitchen with a double sofa bed, smart TV, Scavolini dining table for 6, fully equipped Scavolini kitchen, Electrolux induction cooktop, Electrolux refrigerator with freezer compartment, Samsung microwave, Electrolux electric oven, Electrolux dishwasher, toaster, kitchen scale, electric kettle, De’Longhi Nespresso coffee machine, and much more;
- Loft with a study and reading area, desk and office chair, recliner with footrest, and a skylight from which to admire the starry sky while comfortably relaxing;
- Mosquito screens on all windows.
Building systems:
- Viessmann underfloor heating system for winter heating and summer cooling of the floor;
- Viessmann fan coils for winter heating and summer cooling of the loft/study/reading nook;
- Latest-generation, ultra-high-efficiency Viessmann heat pump for domestic hot water, heating, and chilled water for air conditioning, with a touch-screen thermostat in the room;
- Blue night lights;
- Emergency light;
- Regular lights.
The apartment is entirely electric! No gas or wood. Eco-friendly, sustainable materials certified according to minimum environmental standards.

In town, you’ll find a children’s playground, a grass tennis court, a football field, and other essential services such as a supermarket, petrol station, post office, club/bar, and pharmacy. Free parking is always available.
In the immediate vicinity, there are hiking and e-bike trails popular with many tourists, Lake Pietrafitta with its beautiful park, Lake Trasimeno, and Montarale Park with barbecue facilities and a restaurant. If you’d like to combine your stay with cultural excursions, you can visit the Piegaro Glass Museum—a historic example of industrial archaeology—the Luigi Boldrini Paleontological Museum in Pietrafitta, and the Perugino trails.

Starting in the last week of July and lasting ten days, the village festival takes place, where you can sample typical local Umbrian specialities: scottadito lamb, wild boar stew, pappardelle with wild boar sauce, umbricelli with goose sauce, the famous Umbrian “torte al testo,” and many other specialities! The town is in a festive mood. You won’t get much sleep, but you’ll have a great time listening to good music, admiring the medieval tower and the town walls illuminated under a clear, starry sky... a truly evocative spectacle.

An excellent, central location for visiting towns such as Piegaro, Panicale, Castiglione del Lago, Città della Pieve, Paciano, Perugia, Assisi, Foligno, Rasiglia, Sansepolcro, Civita di Bagnoregio, and many other splendid destinations in our wonderful UMBRIA. Just a few kilometres from neighbouring Tuscany, Siena, and the Val d’Orcia.