Tuscany: 17th century hillside farmhouse villa - private pool - stunning views — Property 7115

Tuscany: 17th century hillside farmhouse villa - private pool - stunning views

Fontemaggio is a 17th century stone farmhouse villa or 'Casa Colonica' on a hillside, surrounded by 2 acres of mature landscaped gardens that merge into the sunflowers, vines, olives, pine and cypress trees beyond. There are terraces on all sides, each with its own dining table and breathtaking views of a landscape that seems to have changed little throughout the centuries, including a lake and a Renaissance castle on a hill. Sympathetically restored, the house retains a wealth of terracotta floors and chestnut beams. The 30ft diameter circular pool, surrounded by fragrant rosemary hedging and lemon trees, benefits from the sun for the entire day. Set amongst mature pines, cypress and olives, it enjoys tranquil views of the Tuscan and Umbrian hills in complete seclusion. The medieval hilltop village of Monterchi, featured in 'The Most Beautiful Villages in Tuscany', is close by. You will find Casa Fontemaggio a blissfully relaxing holiday rental. See www.casafontemaggio.com.

Location Monterchi Anghiari - Sansepolcro area < Arezzo Area < Tuscany < Italy

Monterchi Anghiari - Sansepolcro area < Arezzo Area < Tuscany < Italy

 marks the location of this property in Anghiari - Sansepolcro area

Availability for the villa in Anghiari - Sansepolcro area, Arezzo Area, Tuscany, Italy

Last updated on:

Sunday, 20 July 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

all year

Rental rates for the villa in Anghiari - Sansepolcro area, Arezzo Area, Tuscany, Italy

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Notes to the rental rates

• Negotiable rates are available for long term rentals and late bookings. Non Saturday-Saturday stays may be available outside the high season.
  Included in the rates are cleaning prior to arrival and on departure, weekly maid service and change of bed and bath linen and pool towels. Extras available on request include: additional maid service; an Italian cook for either occasional or regular meals; central heating; taxi service for airport transfers, trips, dining out or daily chauffeuring.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the villa in Anghiari - Sansepolcro area, Arezzo Area, Tuscany, Italy

The Gardens

The gardens and grounds have been professionally landscaped and contain planting typical of Tuscany. Trees include some very old pines and almonds, cypresses, olives, acacias, oaks, figs and lemons in terracotta pots. There are box, lavender and rosemary hedges. The terraces have pergolas covered in vines, wisteria, Chilean bell-flowers, and roses climb on the house walls. A wisteria entwined tiled loggia provides a shady retreat and alternative place to dine. The tranquil sound of running water is provided by a fountain.

Situation

Although private and peaceful, Fontemaggio (the name translates as 'spring that arises in May') is not remote. It is well placed to either luxuriate in the excellent cuisine and wines of the region or take trips to the historical and cultural sites of both Tuscany and Umbria. The timeless hill top village of Lippiano, crowned by the castle that can be viewed from Fontemaggio, may be walked to for breakfast or a drink at the friendly bar. On Sunday evenings, join the locals for Ciaccia, a kind of pizza sandwich. 3km away, the local hilltop walled village of Monterchi, a tiny triangle of medieval perfection, with its intriguing arches and alleyways, is Roman in origin. It is the birthplace of the mother of the famous Renaissance artist Piero della Francesca. His fresco the Madonna del Parto can be seen in the old schoolhouse museum. The landscape that appears in Piero's works is clearly recognisable in the views around Fontemaggio.

You will find the local community in Monterchi welcoming and friendly, particularly at the general store run by Marcello and his family. There is a post office, bars and good restaurants serving local specialities. There is a market on Sunday mornings and in the summer there are outdoor concerts. Florence, Siena,San Gimignano, Cortona, Arezzo, Assisi, Perugia, Gubbio are all within easy reach. See www.casafontemaggio.com.

Golf Information:

There is a golf course, 10 minutes away by car.