Once through the gate you are still in the woods
The dirt road curves gently and the descent finally opens up to the pasture which, at an altitude of 600 meters, dominates the lower valley of the river Tiber. Your attention is drawn to the magnificence of the woods in the foreground which envelop the silhouette of Todi which, at an altitude of 400 meters, remains the millenary witness to the history of Umbria.
The scent of the brooms
The scent of the brooms, especially in May, is intoxicating, its intense yellow, transcending hope and creativity, blends perfectly with the lilac of the lavender and the green of the lawn that surrounds the house. Anyone arriving here, even if they are locals accustomed to such beauty, cannot fail to be enchanted and fascinated by such a vista and by the serenity that such a view brings.
It was this sensation, which you get every time you arrive here, that gave the house its name: from the ancient Greek, Pausilypon, or place where pain ceases, the Poggio took the name of Posillipo.
The first records date back to the 1700s
The south-east wall is still the orginal. The hillock was first served by a mule track, which has been brought back to light and is visible to the southeast, where tomato crops, orchards and finally cattle breeding have alternated over the centuries. In the last century it also served as a local quarry, the stones of which went into building the house and the columns of the entrance gate.
From Private Villa to Umbrian Borgo
Originally completed and modernised in 2015, the estate underwent a thoughtful transformation including a redesigned ground floor, the restoration of the first-floor loggia into a jardin d’hiver, and the addition of an infinity pool and tennis court. The interiors feature expansive rooms furnished in a modern, comfortable style with carefully curated pieces from New York.
The new chapter unfolds
In April 2026, a new architectural chapter unfolds. The Guest Pavilion and the Piazzetta will complete the vision—elevating the property from a private residence into a fully realised Umbrian borgo for up to fourteen guests.
The gardens, plumbing, and bespoke carpentry have been crafted by skilled local artisans, ensuring every detail reflects both authenticity and refinement.
Guest Pavilion + Outdoor Sauna & Gym — completing April 2026.