Nestled in one of the most beautiful valleys in Umbria, Villa Helena was originally a small farming village. Now after years of meticulous restoration it has become an exquisitely beautiful villa, so lovely in fact that it was featured in a recent issue of Architectural Digest. The villa is made up of two adjacent houses connected by a loggia and a stone courtyard. The living and entertaining area is in one of the houses and the sleeping area in the other. Every room has a wood-burning fireplace and each bedroom has an en suite bathroom Outside is a charming, small chapel and a gorgeous swimming pool overlook the vast countryside. There are spectacular views from ALL the windows looking out over medieval hill towns, sunflower fields, olive groves and ancient ruins. Just half a mile away are tennis courts where professional instructors are available and a mile away is an Olympic sized swimming pool and outdoor running track where the Rome team practices. Spoleto, home of the world famous music and arts festival, is also nearby. Entertaining Wing · Large country kitchen with dining table in front of the fireplace, sofa and chairs. It opens onto an outside porch covered by a pergola and has a stone mill table and chairs. · Spacious dining room with cathedral ceilings and skylight. The refectory table seats 12 and faces a large fireplace with sofa and leather club chairs. · Large living room with fireplace and views facing north, east and south. · Open loft study over the living room overlooks the dining room and has its own private terrace · Bathroom · Outside porch with tables and chairs connects the two houses and overlooks the courtyard   and wheat fields Sleeping Wing · Bedroom with queen-size bed, fireplace, en suite bathroom and staircase to study with twin beds and small terrace · Bedroom with queen-size bed, fireplace, en suite bathroom and staircase to a study with a sofa · Bedroom with queen-size bed, fireplace and en suite bathroom, which opens into its own  living room with a sleeping sofa for a child · Bedroom with twin beds and en suite bathroom Amenities: Washing machine, dryer, fax, central heat, ceiling fans, CD player, telephone and video Services Available at an Additional Cost: Two Italian women live near by and can clean and cook as needed