Farmhouse Benano, Orvieto

Santa Maria della Concezione is a complex of historic buildings enclosed in a 3-hectare fenced park and accessible by 4 gates. A further 3 hectares of agricultural land and woodland complete the property.

The residential buildings
– the summer house: “Casa Torre” (13th century)
– former convent: “Casa Cipressi” (15th century)
– the guesthouse: “Cottage ”

The various outbuildings
– shed for garden equipment and animals
– double garage with workshop and warehouse
– covered parking space for 5 vehicles
– cave with sauna and gym
– heated swimming pool, technical room, shower and solarium terrace

Technologies and systems
Electrical system and panels
Connection to the 18 kw electricity grid and 20 kw photovoltaic system on the roof which allows you to produce more energy than used. The revenue from the energy fed into the grid is approximately €1000 per month. The current duration of the contract does not exceed 7 years.

Heating
– Casa Torre: oil central heating with cast steel radiators. Swedish stove in the library and fireplace in the kitchen.
– Casa Cipressi: oil central heating with cast iron radiators. Thermo fireplace.
– Cottage: gas central heating with cast steel radiators.
– Swimming pool: gas heated, also the shower and pool cover with solar elements.

Water
All buildings and the swimming pool are connected to the public water network .
Underneath the property there is an underground lake made accessible already by the Etruscans and then a source of drinking water for the municipality of Castel Giorgio until the middle of the last century. There is a license for drawing water and it must be renewed every year and depends on the crops grown, currently only hazelnuts. The water from the well is pumped into the large fountain at the main entrance of the property which in turn feeds the irrigation system.

Waste water
Four IMHOFF purification plants.

Architecture and history of Santa Maria della Concezione
Thanks to the Thanks to its strategic position, the site was initially inhabited by the Etruscans. In Roman times the Cassia directly crossed the property. In the Middle Ages a mighty defense tower marked the border between the Papal State and the Medici sphere of influence in Florence. The ancient 5-storey fortified tower is today only 2 storeys high, but is clearly recognizable by its 1.5 m thick walls and barrel vaults. In the years preceding the Council of Trent a monastic complex was built. After secularization the buildings were used for agricultural purposes and came into the possession of the noble Bracci/Testa-Secca family. In 1980 the BEGA architecture studio of Milan renovated the buildings that exist today, having been purchased by the sister of the famous architect Melchiorre Bega. The current owner purchased Santa Maria della Concezione in 1997. Over the years the technical standards have been constantly updated but without changing the signature of the BEGA house.

Tower House 200 m2 + Cipressi House 300 m2 + Cottage 60 m2--8845849d44acad9f9635824b2f1c3735!