Step back in time exploring Central Italy's most enchanting medieval settlements. Ancient Cortona, one of the original Etruscan city-states, sits just 35 minutes away with its stone streets and Renaissance art. Discover Gubbio's perfectly preserved medieval architecture, or wander through countless other hilltop treasures where centuries-old traditions still thrive in cobblestone piazzas and family-run shops.

Immerse yourself in the region's celebrated food and wine culture without traveling far from the villas. Sunday lunch at the outstanding Locanda Di Nonna Gelsa or the acclaimed Reschio estate restaurant just down the hill.  Shop the weekly local market in Umbertideand tour family wineries where traditional methods create world-renowned vintages. Slow food culture at its best.

Antognolla Golf, recognized as 'Italy's Best Golf Course' by the World Golf Awards in 2020, 2022, and 2024 Antognolla Golf, offers an extraordinary golfing experience just minutes from your villa. This Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship course features spectacular cliff-lined fairways, beautiful water hazards, and challenging undulating greens. 

Transform any day into an extraordinary cultural journey with easy access to Italy's greatest treasures. Explore Florence's Renaissance masterpieces and world-class museums, discover Siena's Gothic splendor and famous Palio traditions, or visit Deruta's renowned pottery workshops. Golf enthusiasts can play championship courses, while history lovers can explore 10th-century castles dotting the surrounding hills—all within comfortable day-trip distance of your Niccone Valley retreat.

The east-west road through the Niccone Valley, framed on its north and south edges by high hills, was among the crucial passages between the Adriatic and the Tyrrhenian Sea for centuries of tribes and empires going back before the Etruscans settled the lands of what was to become Umbria and Tuscany.

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