*** The house is located at about 3 km from Citta della Pieve, where there are Supermarkets, Restaurants, Banks, an Hospital with first aid service, Shops, and so on. 
Palazzolo is within Umbrian bounderies, but very close (2-3 km) to the border with Tuscany (Siena province). 
Città della Pieve is located on a hill (at about 508 msl) and the house is along the road downhill going from Citta della Pieve towards the Chiana Valley. 
From a geographical point of view Citta della Pieve is part or the area of Trasimeno Lake, that is only about 20 km from the house. On the lake there are three islands, and two of them can be visited by boats. Trasimeno is known for its laces and local beans (fagiolina). 
The area is rich in ancient remains dating back from Etruscan and Roman times and also of artistic treasures from later times. For instance in Citta della Pieve (as in nearby villages and cities) you can find some paintings from Pietro Perugino. 
During the year in Citta della Pieve there are several happening, e.g. a Fair of local agricultural produce at Easter time, some events connected to the new production of extravirgin olive oil or sofran (that is grown around Citta della Pieve), events connected to religious events, such us a ""monumental crib"" at Christmas time and ""living paintings"" at Easter time. In August there is a competition among the three districts of the city and in June a Feast for St. Louis with paintings made on the main road of Citta della Pieve using parts of flowers and plants (petals, seeds, etc). During these last two events there are ""taverne"" where it is possible to taste local food, such as pig cutlets and sausages roasted on the barbecue, snails with tomato sauce and spices, pasta dressed with ""wild boars"" meat sauce, etc. 
Nearby the house, at a distance of 5-10 km you can find tennis courts, while closer golf fields are at about 40 km. 
There are good places for ciclying