The hilltop watch Tower with Palace (Guest House) 2023 Eco-Sustainable Full Renovation Details & New Layout

The imposing hilltop square-shaped stone Tower of the Bagnara Estate, built around the year 1000 as a watch tower, with its 20 metres not only creates a solemn scenery, but also provides the possibility to enjoy breathtaking views.

Perfectly restored in 2023 with its attached Palace built over the centuries, it is now home to an eco- sustainable luxury vacation villa with 8 bedrooms (7 doubles + 1 single/ sleeps 15) and 7 bathrooms plus 1 guest bathroom, accommodating up to 15 guests.

It sits on the top of the hill, 100 meters away from the Pieve San Quirico castle.

THE ECO-SUSTAINABLE RENOVATION

The Tower Palace has been renovated in an environmentally friendly way. It has involved the use of sustainable materials, energy-efficient appliances, and renewable energy sources to reduce the carbon footprint of the building. The aim has been to create a healthier living environment while reducing the impact on the environment.

The Tower Palace villa works has included an ambitious project aimed at increasing the energy efficiency of the building, by replacing the current heating and hot water system with a brand new latest generation heat pump system for summer-winter conditioning and the production of hot water. Both the aforementioned thermal plant and the electrical system have been connected to our existing 140 kWh PV Solar Energy Systems, installed on top of the roofs of the new stables and tool shed located in the valley, in order to ensure the power supply with energy from renewable sources self-produced by the Bagnara Estate itself.

Water softener system and Legionella prevention system have also been installed, all internal flooring have been removed and replaced with sustainable materials from renewable sources, the inner walls have been painted with natural breathable paints and certified double glazed windows have been installed in order to improve the building’s thermal insulation. An electric car charching station, 7.4 kW, has been installed in the parking lots of the Tower Palace villa.

Also the Pieve San Quirico Castle (7 bedrooms Main House) power plant and the Reception and Offices power plant are now connected to the property’s PV Solar Energy Systems, effectively making the entire property powered by renewable sources self-produced by the Bagnara Estate itself.

With these interventions, Le Torri di Bagnara Castles further develops its strong commitment to Eco-Sustainability.

THE TOWER PALACE 2023 NEW LAYOUT

The Tower Palace villa (Guest House) has the following layout – there is AC in every room, kitchen and stairs included:

GROUND FLOOR:
-Suite “The Joker”: small double bedroom (Queen size bed), ensuite bathroom with rain shower and living room (with independent entrance from the the Tower front square)
– Entrance
– Fully equipped Kitchen with NEFF semi-prof. appliances (Everything is electrical, no gas appliances)
– Dining room with large fireplace (seats 10)
– 40 sqm Open Space with large dining table (seats 15), living area, wet Bar (with Nespresso coffee machine, fridge and ice-maker), Smart TV with Netflix, with exit to the external panoramic terrace
-TV room
– Fully equiped Laundry room with Guest bathroom
– “The Vassal” double bedroom (King size bed that can be converted in twin beds)
– Full Bathroom with shower with hydromassage and cervical cascade, with travertine marble

FIRST FLOOR:
– “The Minstrel” single bedroom with ensuite bathroom with rain shower
– “The Princess” Master Suite with double bedroom (Double bed that can be converted in twin beds), living room with fireplace, full bathroom with  shower with hydromassage and cervical cascade, with travertine marble.
– “The Lady” double bedroom (Double bed that can be converted in twin beds), with ensuite full bathroom with rain shower and travertine marble.

SECOND FLOOR
-“The Falconer” double bedroom (Double bed that can be converted in twin beds), with ensuite full bathroom with  shower with hydromassage and cervical cascade, with travertine marble.
-“The Knight” Suite with 2 double bedrooms (Queen size beds), studio-wardrobe, bathroom with rain shower. 1 bedroom and bathroom are on the 2nd floor; the studio-wardrobe is on the 3rd floor and the other bedroom on the 3rd floor of the stone Tower connected by an inner wooden stair.

FEATURES

Furnished with antiques and elegant fabrics, the Tower Palace villa comes with every modern comfort:
-Fully equipped Kitchen with NEFF semi-prof. appliances (dishwasher,  oven, induction stove, microwave),  refrigerator and freezer
-House laundry
-Wet Bar with ice-maker, fridge and prof. Nespresso coffee machine
– Large Smart TVs with Netflix
-High speed WIFI Internet access throughout house and grounds
-Stereo Sound System (You can easily connect Your mobile phone through our WI-FI network and play Your music!)
-Fire alarm in the kitchen
-Safe box in all bedrooms
-Mini fridges in all  bedrooms
-Individually controlled heating and air-conditioning
-Rooms and bathrooms have complete sets of linen, towels, hairdryer, and “Floris” bath set including soap, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and body lotion.

Moreover there are barrel vaulted ceilings, working fireplaces and Romanesque windows, in addition to plenty of soft towels and high quality sheets.  All spaces enjoy sweeping views onto the Umbrian countryside.

OUTDOORS

For outdoor relaxation, the Tower Palace villa provides a splendid large panoramic Terrace equipped with lounging furniture, and a 3.000 sqm terraced garden, with roses, fig trees, olive trees, a monumental Laurel oak and a children’s playground.

There is a covered parking area, outer lighting and a fully equipped barbecue area.

The Tower Palace villa comes with the same Staff services of the nearby Pieve San Quirico castle. All meals are served at the castle.