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Orvieto · Umbria · Italy UNESCO World Heritage

House on
the Rock

2,336 ft²
Total Surface
2
Living Floors
1000+
Years of History
Asking Price
$690,000
€ 600,000 EUR
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Discover
The Property
Orvieto
Western
Cliff
www.orvietohouseontherock.com

This stand-alone house sits on the Western cliff of Orvieto, free on all four sides. It commands truly stunning panoramic views with breathtaking sunsets, and offers absolute privacy — while being just steps from restaurants, cafés, piazzas, and monuments.


Just 50 metres from the 11th-Century Church of San Giovenale, and a leisurely 10-minute walk from the magnificent Orvieto Cathedral. This is the most coveted panoramic location in the city.


A home in perfect condition, ready to be lived in from day one — or offered for short-term rental on Airbnb and VRBO, as it currently operates.

2,336 ft²
Cadastral Surface
2
Living Floors
50m
From San Giovenale Church
Turn-Key
Move-In Ready
UNESCO
World Heritage City
Via Volsinia No. 1

The Upper
Floor

Private Study
Upon entry to the left, a private study with a small sofa-bed, desk, and large built-in wall shelving. A quiet retreat within the home.
Central Living Room
Beautifully furnished: dining area, couch and arm chair. A built-in electric pizza and roasting oven in the corner. On the wall, a large painting by the renowned Livornese artist Francesco Pelleschi. The French door opens onto a small balcony with a breathtaking view.
Kitchen
A well-appointed kitchen leading through a hallway to the bathroom and elegantly furnished bedroom.
Bathroom & Bedroom
Bathroom with shower and an elegantly furnished bedroom completing the upper level.
Fully Furnished & Equipped

All furnishings, artwork, the painting, a Maiolica large mirror, a full range of appliances, chandeliers, linens, blankets, rugs, and dinnerware are included in the sale price.

Via del Caccia No. 9

The Lower
Floor

Grand Central Hall
Twice the size of the upper floor. Beautiful marble floor, vaulted ceilings with crossing arches. Recessed lighting, two iron chandeliers, and a raised putti terracotta fountain in working condition. The hall is surrounded on two sides by marble tiered steps.
Mezzanine Bedroom
A charming mezzanine set up as a bedroom with its own bathroom below and accessed via a private internal staircase, or from the main hall through an archway.
Tuff Arch Kitchen Area
A natural tuff arch with an area that could be used as a second kitchen — plumbing already in place.
Etruscan Inscription
A small Etruscan inscription on one of the walls dates the area to several centuries BC — a living connection to the ancient world.
Ancient Heritage

The Etruscan
Quarry

"Beneath this floor, a large square quarry cut by the Etruscans reaches all the way to the bottom of the cliff."

Part of the quarry, along with several ancient cisterns, have been emptied, illuminated, and made fully accessible. The tuff walls throughout have been hand-chiseled and treated with a breathable fixative, preserving their raw historic character.

The restoration and excavation work was carried out following strict historical criteria, ensuring that the ancient fabric of the building is honored in every detail.

Property Details

Technical
Specifications

Property Type
Stand-alone · Free on all four sides
Cadastral Surface
2,336 ft²
Heating
Two independent systems
Living Floors
Two + Etruscan quarry below
Condition
Turn-key · Ready from day one
Climate Control
A/C upper · Dehumidifier lower
Seismic Standard
Roof & walls reinforced, steel beams
Location
Orvieto, Umbria · UNESCO Heritage
Designed By

Master
Architects

The restoration, excavation and reconstruction was carried out following strict historical criteria by three distinguished professionals.

Steve Farneth, FAIA
Architect · San Francisco, California
Gianfranco Pigozzi
Architect · Orvieto, Umbria
Marco Pelucchi
Surveyor (Geometra)
Acquisition

Price &
Contact

Asking Price
$690,000
€ 600,000 EUR
Or higher offer accepted
Fully Included in Sale
All furnishings, artwork, appliances (refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, washing machine & dryer), chandeliers, linens, blankets, rugs, and dinnerware.
Inquire About This Property
Real Estate Agency
Piacere Casa
Massimo
Ceccantoni
+39 333 7177775
piacerecasa@gmail.com
www.orvietohouseontherock.com
Piazza Ascanio Vitozzi 5
05018 Orvieto (TR) · Italy
Registry (Visura) — Comune di Orvieto · No.: TI76549
Catasto Fabbricati — Sheet 181, Parcel 116, Sub. 1
Cadastral surface: 2,336 ft² (217 m²)
Owner: SAVIO Giovanni · Tax Code: SVAGNN41L25H710Y