Situated at an elevation of approximately 500 metres (1,640 ft) in the wooded hills above Città di Castello, close to the Tuscan border, Villa Massine is a distinguished eighteenth-century historic private estate enjoying complete privacy and uninterrupted views across the Upper Tiber Valley and the Apennines.
Home to the renowned twentieth-century choreographer Lorca Massine, the estate has long served as both a family residence and a place of artistic inspiration. Chosen for its tranquillity and remarkable natural setting, it preserves today the same atmosphere of serenity, privacy and timeless beauty that has attracted artists and visitors for generations.
The principal house extends to approximately 352 m² (3,788 ft²) and has been carefully restored with great respect for its original architecture. Built of local stone, it retains the proportions and craftsmanship of a traditional Umbrian residence, featuring thick masonry walls, handcrafted terracotta and antique timber floors, exposed chestnut beams, original stone fireplaces and deep recessed windows. Elegant reception rooms, generous living spaces and a succession of terraces and covered loggias create a seamless relationship between the house and its exceptional natural surroundings.
The accommodation extends to a total of eleven principal rooms, including elegant reception rooms, four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a study, complemented by five original fireplaces throughout the house. A separate guest house provides independent accommodation for family and visitors and may equally serve as a private studio, staff residence or home office.
The landscaped gardens, planted with mature cedar, pine, chestnut and fig trees, surround a 17 × 5.5 metre swimming pool, perfectly positioned to enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views over the Umbrian countryside. The estate offers complete privacy while remaining only 8 km from the historic centre of Città di Castello and its full range of amenities.
The estate extends to approximately 18 hectares (44.5 acres), comprising 3 hectares (7.4 acres) of level, fertile land, ideally suited to agriculture, gardens or equestrian facilities, together with 15 hectares (37 acres) of woodland and mixed terrain, creating an exceptional balance between cultivated land and unspoilt natural landscape.
In addition to the municipal water supply, the estate benefits from a 56 m³ water cistern, providing a valuable supplementary water reserve for irrigation and estate maintenance.
Combining architectural integrity, cultural provenance and an exceptional natural setting, Villa Massine represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Umbria's most distinguished historic private estates, with outstanding equestrian potential and enduring appeal as a family residence, country retreat or legacy property.
CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS
Città di Castello (8 km; 15'), Apecchio (25 km; 30'), Sansepolcro (30 km; 35'), Umbertide (35 km; 40'), Anghiari (35 km; 40'), Monte Santa Maria Tiberina (15 km; 25'), Montone (40 km; 45'), Gubbio (65 km; 1h), Arezzo (65 km; 1h 10'), Cortona (70 km; 1h 10'), Urbino (70 km; 1h 20'), Perugia (75 km; 1h 10'), Città di Castello (8 km; 15'), Assisi (105 km; 1h 30'), Spello (105 km; 1h 30'), Montepulciano (115 km; 1h 40'), San Gimignano (145 km; 2h), Siena (145 km; 2h), Florence (135 km; 2h), Montalcino (155 km; 2h 20'), Bologna (190 km; 2h 30'), Pisa (210 km; 2h 45'), Lucca (200 km; 2h 35'), Rome (245 km; 3h)
CLOSEST AIRPORTS
Perugia San Francesco (70 km; 1h), Rimini F. Fellini (105 km; 1h 35'), Firenze A. Vespucci (140 km; 2h), Bologna G. Marconi (190 km; 2h 30'), Pisa G. Galilei (210 km; 2h 45'), Rome Ciampino (255 km; 3h), Rome Fiumicino (275 km; 3h 15')
