The Podesta is a one-bedroom apartment in the highest point of Panicale, a lively medieval hill top village located close to the south shores of the Lake Trasimeno. Its features include medieval walls and arches, a balcony with an endless view, original chestnut doors and a fireplace. Amenities include washing machine, satellite TV, a toilet and a bathroom. Even if it is not large, it will comfortably sleep two couples.
The entrance to the Podesta is from the tiled Piazza, where no one would have anything against your placing a table and having dinner outside, enjoying the view of the Lake Trasimeno. To the right of the entrance is a door leading to the bedroom. It has a window overlooking the Piazza, and an original chestnut door gives way to a small toilet with a WC and basin. A double bed takes up large part of the room, with cupboards having been placed on walls and under the window. The floors are diagonally placed hand made cotto tiles.
Following the stairs, you reach the living room and kitchen area. The first thing that will struck you here are the original red brick arches and beams, cleaned and preserved during the restoration process. The room is furnished with a double sofa bed. There is a built in fireplace in a corner, which during the summer can be converted to an air conditioner! From the other corner, you access a small balcony that will allow you to enjoy a marvellous view over rooftops of Panicale, with the Nestore Valley in the background. The balcony is not large, but it was expanded to comfortably sit three people around a dinner table. The TV, connected to a satellite dish, is located by the sofa.
On the other end of the living room is the kitchen area. Its window overlooks the piazza, and leaning out, you get a glimpse of the Lake Trasimeno. The kitchen is fully equipped with granite worktops, a 4 hub gas stove, oven, fridge/freezer and integrated washing machine. No expenses were spared. The dining table will sit four people. From this part of the room, you have access to another bathroom equipped with a shower.
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