Photos and Description of this Castelnuovo di Garfagnana holiday house
A perfect heaven. A world apart. Perfect for weddings!
A perfect heaven. A world apart. Perfect for weddings!
Once the residence of a noble family, the Villa nestles in sixty acres of fields, forest and hills with spectacular views.
Villa Bertagni has been restored with unique qualities that defy easy description: Passing the pool, fountain and eighteenth century grotto with a baroque style garden leading into the Villa with a grand Baronian Hall. 28 columns and arches form a gallery surrounding the ground and first floor, with mellow light filtering through a frosted glass ceiling embraced in wrought iron giving a feeling of sheer opulence and magical spell of extraordinary tranquility.
A large group of guests can rent also the Colonica, which is just 15 m from Villa Bertagni.
Most of the shops and restaurants are no more than about 5-10 minutes drive, in Castelnuovo, some are within walking distance.
Just 5 minutes walk from the villa you find Torrite small village (baker, small shop, coffebar, fitness center, wine dealer).
History
In its prime, the Estate was totally self sufficient, with farmhouses used for making cheese, honey, a trout farm, animal storage and vineyards. It is said that the Villa was built on solid, granite rock where there was once a house dating back to Roman times. All set amidst the "Apuane Alpe" nature park famous for their funghi porcini and wild game in the autumn months. The villa's size is about 330 sq mt.
Downstairs to the left there is a study-television room with home video, Sat.TV, ASDL and double French doors to the terrace outside. Crossing the hall passing a Steinway grand piano, then into a luxurious dining room leading to a kitchen with double French doors to the terrace and garden. Once outside, a Gazebo encloses a table for dinner under the stars. Back across the hall passing a small cloakroom, via an open staircase on to the gallery. To the left a laundry room, and walking across the gallery into a double bedroom with the most superb large bathroom. Continue on passing double French doors to a balcony with wonderful views over the pool, grotto and garden to a smaller double bedroom and shower room..
Continue going up the stairs entering through double aspect glass French doors you step into a large orangerie with terracotta divided glass floor and a glazed roof above looking into the sky. Across this you will find a double bedroom with a grand Roman style marble shower room. Back in the orangerie two arches lead to a big bedroom suite and hallway with large picture windows and splendid views over the garden, fountain, pool and mountains where you will find the most exclusive roman jacuzzi bathroom in marble. All rooms have exquisite décor and attention to details. Villa Bertagni has been restored with unique qualities that defy easy description.
The Villa can also be rented together with one of the farmhouses sleeping up to twenty people. Ideal for weddings, banqueting, or other grand occasions. Catering on request. The Villa has its own Helicopter landing facility and supply of fresh spring water.
Infinite charm, meticulous service..
3 bedrooms have a double bed, 1 has two twins; each bedroom with an ensuite bathroom.
Of the 4 bathrooms there are 2 with big cubicle showers, 1 with large Jacuzzi plus shower, 1 with bath-tub and shower.
Actual prices are billed in euros, the prices displayed are for reference only.
