A charming traditional farmhouse hidden among oaks and olive trees

About this assignment

We are are a couple of retired people looking for a house sitter providing some help while we will be on travel. We look for attention to the property and care of one dog and help in gardening. We prefer people with their own car, since our place is in the countryside and is distant two km away from the town of Amelia. Basic knowledge of Italian is an asset.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

Basic care of the dog, daily help in gardening, control the overall property which - at any rate - is completely fenced.

What are the good features of the property and location

Our countryhouse in located in Umbria 110 Km North of Rome. It is sorrounded by 1,5 hectars of land. The nearest village in 1,5 km far. Then a car is strictly necessary. Places of interest in Southern Umbria (Orvieto, Narni, Todi, Sangemini, Spoleto) and Northern Lazio (Orte, Montefiascone, Bolsena, Viterbo) are all within easy reach by car. From the nearest railway stations at Narni (13km), frequent trains connect to Rome in 35-45 mins.
The town of Amelia offers several facilities including a large swimming pool.

What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment

The house is in the middle of nature but there are several neighbours not too far. The best would be people that love peaceful and natural places far from large cities, traffic and crowds. We live in a separate ground floor area of the house whilst the guest accommodation is on the 1st floor at the far end of the property. Privacy is maintained through a separate private entrance, a private panoramic roof terrace, patio and a large expanse of the properties grounds, which slope down the hill amongst age-old olive trees. A large fireplace is the feature of the sitting room whilst there is a new fitted kitchen area with dining space. Amelia retains its ancient walls, offers restaurant opportunities and local Roman sites including a Roman cistern. Umbria's sites are all easily reached from this handy base including Todi, Orvieto and Spoleto whilst a direct rail service nearby provides connections to Rome.The house is well equipped including WIFI.

Can I bring my own pets?

Yes
Restrictions: In this case sitters should be responsible for daily cleaning indoor and outdoor

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