Tuscany: 17th century hillside farmhouse villa - private pool - stunning views — Property 7115
- 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 7
- Location: Monterchi Anghiari - Sansepolcro area, Arezzo Area, Tuscany, Italy
Summary of the villa, 4 bedrooms, sleeps 7
- Contact Sylvia Levy-Nichols
- +44 (0)1323 423122
- Property type:
- villa, detached, 250 m²
- Location type:
- Rural
- Highlights:
- Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace
- View all features
- Pets not allowed
- Suitable for elderly
- Swimming pool
- Garden
View from pool to house |
a bedroom with walk-in wardrobe |
view from breakfast terrace to renaissance castle |
Front entrance with exterior stone steps and oven |
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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
| Nearest airport: | Perugia, Florence, Bologna Forli at 75 kilometres |
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| Nearest beach: | Beach at 100 kilometres |
| Nearest motorway: | Sansepolcro at 12 kilometres |
| Nearest ferry port: | Ancona at 100 kilometres |
| Nearest railway station: | Arezzo at 30 kilometres |
| Car: | recommended |
The local village of Monterchi is in the historic and desirable S.E. corner of Tuscany near the border with Umbria and is therefore an ideal location for visiting the key attractions of both regions: Arezzo 20 mins, Cortona 35 mins, Perugia and Gubbio 40 mins, Assisi: 45 mins, Florence, Siena, San Gimignagno: 1 hour. Within easy reach of several international and budget line airports and motorway routes.
Local activities tennis, walking, cycling, horse riding, golf
Availability for the villa in Anghiari - Sansepolcro area, Arezzo Area, Tuscany, Italy
- Last updated on:
- Sunday, 20 July 2008
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Rental rates for the villa in Anghiari - Sansepolcro area, Arezzo Area, Tuscany, Italy
- Rental basis is per property to be paid in:
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| 01 Jul 2008 | 29 Aug 2008 | GBP 1750 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Aug 2008 | 26 Sep 2008 | GBP 1200 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 27 Sep 2008 | 31 Oct 2008 | GBP 1000 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 01 Nov 2008 | 03 Apr 2009 | GBP 700 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 04 Apr 2009 | 17 Apr 2009 | GBP 850 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 18 Apr 2009 | 01 May 2009 | GBP 700 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 02 May 2009 | 22 May 2009 | GBP 1300 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 23 May 2009 | 03 Jul 2009 | GBP 1600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 04 Jul 2009 | 28 Aug 2009 | GBP 1900 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Aug 2009 | 25 Sep 2009 | GBP 1500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 26 Sep 2009 | 23 Oct 2009 | GBP 1100 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 24 Oct 2009 | 02 Apr 2010 | GBP 700 | - | - | 1 Week | |
*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.
Notes to the rental rates
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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.
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| Notes: | Fontemaggio is spacious, airy and has a feeling of a well cared for and elegant family house. There is a dining room with original inglenook fireplace and chestnut refectory table and an adjacent sitting room with library. The furnishings are ivory coloured throughout. One double and the twin bedroom have walk-in wardrobes and ensuite bathrooms with bath and shower. The second double is in a spacious suite on its own floor with sitting room, en suite shower room and an additional independent entrance from a terrace. All bedrooms overlook the gardens and have views to the surrounding landscape. The kitchen and breakfast room, that opens on two sides to terraces, is a blend of modern convenience and tradition. There is a separate laundry room.The staircases are child-safe. Guests find it a perfect home from home. |
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.
Other Activities fishing on the nearby private lake
Golf Information:
There is a golf course, 10 minutes away by car.
Featured Review
"beyond my wildest fantasies"
S. Bertmount, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Review Submitted: June 05, 2008, Date of stay: May, 2008
Fontemaggio was even more beautiful than both the description and photos and the surrounding countryside was spectacular . The villa offers a magical escape with miles of walks and views as well as being set in an area that is rich in history, art, fabulous food and wine.
We were given a lovely welcome basket on arrival and never stopped feeling overwhelmed by the attention and care with which the villa had been designed and decorated both inside and in the surrounding gardens. The excursions and restaurants in the visitor's booklet were exceptional and we were grateful for and learned to depend on all the recommendations.
Not only would I highly recommend a stay at Fontemaggio to everyone but I would happily return anytime. When I asked a travelling companion if she wanted to contibute to the description she said that "beyond my wildest dreams" pretty well sums it up.
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