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Garden lawn and villa at Poggio Posillipo countryside estate in Umbria

The Piazzetta

Stone villa with a large green lawn and blue patio umbrellas at Poggio Posillipo private borgo in Umbria for 14 guests

Where Architecture Becomes a Living Room

The piazzetta is not merely a courtyard. It is the gravitational centre of the estate—an open-air living room shaped by the dialogue between the Main Villa to the south and the Guest Pavilion to the north.

Together, the two buildings define a gathering room without walls, framed by the countryside beyond. It reflects a simple philosophy: architecture should frame the landscape, not dominate it.

The Power of Two Buildings

Sunlit throughout the day, the Main Villa anchors the southern edge of the piazzetta. The Guest Pavilion—a single-storey retreat of precisely 100 square metres—completes the northern boundary. Between them lies a carefully proportioned space: a stage for morning coffee, evening aperitivi, or simply watching light move across stone and grass.

Guest pavilion with stone walls and tiled roof at Poggio Posillipo borgo near Todi

Light, Views, and Quiet Intent

A decisive design choice protects the piazzetta’s calm geometry: the Guest Pavilion steps back visually. Two six-metre picture windows face outward toward the countryside rather than inward toward the courtyard—so the piazzetta remains the social heart, framed by landscape and sky.

Aerial view of Poggio Posillipo villa surrounded by Umbrian hills near Todi
Umbrian countryside landscape with hills and Todi town in the distance

experience the estate as a whole

Plan your stay

Every stay at Poggio Posillipo is personally arranged. Tell us your dates, your group size, and how you’d like your week to feel — and we’ll reply with a tailored proposal within 24 hours.

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Aerial view of Poggio Posillipo borgo with villa, guest pavilion and infinity pool

Guest Pavilion + Outdoor Sauna & Gym — completing April 2026.

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