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The Borgo Martano, nestled among 32 rolling hectares of meadows and
woodlands, is an extraordinary compound of 13th-century medieval buildings offering extraordinary views of the verdant hills and
sapphire skies of Umbria, a land of castles, fortified towns, ancient Roman thoroughfares, and exquisite cuisine in the heart of central
Italy.
| Location (map): | Foothills of the Martani Mountains, Umbria, Italy |
| Latitude/Longitude: | 42° 46' 34", 12° 31' 26" || 42.7763 , 12.5241 |
| Altitude: | 550m above sea-level |
| Land: |
315.000 m2 (31.5 hectares) | 78 acres |
| Buildings: |
—Approximate Area 4.000 sq.m. (3.300 m2 useable surface) | 40,000 sq. ft.
—Approximate Volume 12,000 cu.m. (10,000 m3 useable volume) | 424,000 cu. ft. |
| Key Structures: | Palazzo, Church with Bell Tower (desanctified), Mill, Winery, Houses and Terraces |
| Landscaping: | Includes 500+ Umbrian olive and chestnut trees, supported by provincial subsidy |
| Governing Town: | Massa Martana |
| Nearby Cities: |
Perugia, Assisi, Todi |
| Region: |
Umbria—a land of castles, rivers, valleys and hills, bordering Tuscany |
| Facilities: |
Electrified; potable water. Telecom services, broadband Internet, etc. also available |
| Agricultural: | Yes, subsidized. |
| Present Zoning: | E1 area, agricultural with hydrological restrictions. |
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Governed by Massa Martana Construction Plan, approved 1974. Regional Acts (1997 and others) require preservation of certain farming areas. Under current zoning, development may occur in at least two ways: 1) expanding the volume of existing structures; 3) via an urban and building renewal plan. No known restrictions on underground construction. |
All measurements are approximate and intended to be representative only. |
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