The initiative is one of the very few that have been so far authorized by the Umbria region in respect and protection of the enviromental laws that regulatesthe surrounded area .

The construction project consists ofa total of 80-100 exclusive houses and a small resort, with high standard sport, leisure and cultural facilities aimed at preserving the historical and artistic value of the place.

During the first stage of the program a plot ofabout 30 storey houses will be constructed and allocated intheinternational market The construction project regarding the “comparto 1 (I-stralcio)” was examined by the Local Authority of Ficulle on 17.08.04. The Local Authority of Ficulle issued a planning permissionconfirming the use of the land and granted full planning permission.

The construction of the first phase started on march 2005 and we estimate the completion on december 2006 . The total construction program is expected completion on december 2010beginnning 2011.

The project will be characterized with storey houses of different type , with an organic architecture in the typical “Umbrian –Tuscan Style , through the use of bulkheads in natural stone and traditional cotto roofs, Traditional buildingmethods used in mediaval times in central Italyare coupled with modern concepts using natural and non-pollutant materials , such as non treated woods , stone, cotto and ceramica tiles.

In the urbanistic program is included the functional recovery of the ancient “Fortezza de Monaldeschi” authorized by the local authorities on february 2005 ,an historical building (11th century AD” covering an area of about 1,400 sqm. This is a monument with great enviromental charmby which is our intention to use as, conference center,cultural activitiescenter, wine bar and cafeteria area .

In the souther part of the site we expect to construct a leisure and sport facilty centre for co-owners only, with a club house , swimming pool and tennis courts.The communal gardens will be dedicatedpartly for pedestrian andjogging track. Public parking facilities will be available in the road ways. Benches and halting places will be present in the nerve-centres of the pedestrian areas. There will be an equipped pleasure-ground as well as an indoor nursery (without equipment). Taking into consideration the importance of the environment, the majority of the utility services and related systems (energy, water, gas, telephone lines, sewage and waste) will be covered with earth and not visible. Some systems shall be visible to facilitate their maintenance by engineers, if requested. The whole project complies with the removal of handicap barriers regulations.

 

Internal Finishing and external arrangments :

The external facades will be built using local stone called “pietra massello” which, will be visible and plastered according to local traditions. The Direction of Works and the Architect shall choose different materials – at their discretion – when considering the dimension and the characteristics of the residential complex. The architectural characteristics of the complex will be those of the classical “borgo umbro toscano” according to the schemes of the Italian cities of the Middle Age. The complex will be built using natural materials (stone, wood, “cotto” tiles) and with the use of architectonic and building techniques creating a homogeneous structure. The Architect and the Director of works undertake to project the complex reserving to themselves the right to change the original plan substantially, even if this shall mean substantial alterations to those plans.

The foundations and weight securing structures will consist of pillars, girders and floors made of reinforced concrete and bricks and/or blocks being self sustaining with wood floorboards and/or tile/lintel floors. In certain circumstances and only for architectural reasons the builder shall buildiron floors and “volticelle” (volts) according to local tradition. The external walls will be built in compliance with the regulations on energysaving; The Director of Works will decide the most congenial insulation to use in compliance with current regulations.

The roof will consist of either tile roof built with “cotto” tiles placing them according to the roof will be covered with old tiles or/and in case old tiles should not be available, with new “old fashioned” tiles. Both the primary and secondary structure of the roof will be built with wood fir-wood laminate in compliance with “UNI” standard. A weaving of “cotto” hollow flat tiles will cover the surface. The intrados will be built according to the “facciavista” technique. The roof will be water-proof and insulated in compliance with the regulation in respect of energy saving. Terraces, garrets and back rooms will be appurtenances of the apartments to which they belong and will be exclusively owned by the buyers of those apartments. Terraces could be subject to a right of way in order to maintain the communal parts (such as aerials, cables, chimneys, water-pipes etc.). Water-pipes and valley gutteringswill be made in copper. The external water drain will consist of water pipes made of copper while the internal ones will consist of PVC.

All walls will be plastered. For architectural reasons ceilings will be visible with wooden- beamor iron floors. Ceilings will be plastered with a concrete floor. In order to assure thethermic isolation from winter to summer the wall will be constructed in triple layer , Poroton , thermic isolation and stone a total of abount 50 cm wide .

All sanitary fittings will be white and “Ideal Standard” brand. Taps will be single-control and made by one of the main manufacturers.

Central heating will consist of an independent boiler powered by with methane. The boiler will also supply hot water.Radiators will be made of iron while pipes will be made of copper. The central heating will comply with safety regulations.

Electric switches will be of a “B-Ticino” brand, “Living International” series or similar series.

Each building will be equipped with aerials and special use of the optional package “domotica” with consents to access via webyour house in remote and control the various electrical services such as , irrigation system , heat control etc.

Each apartment will be equipped with two television sockets, being in the bedroom and in the living room.

Communal parts without ventilation, if any, will be equipped with smoke alarm and adequate lightning.

The house will be delivered without internal furniture except for part of the kitchen area .

Alterations can be made in substitution and/or in addition of the above indicated works on specific request by the Buyer and according to the terms and conditions agreed with the preliminary sale agreement.

The Vendor, his team of architects and interior designers will help you to create your own “tailor-made” apartment” at their bestgiving the oppurtunity to the buyer to choose from a list of optional packages

Please do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to assist you!