Location: Anghiari, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Close to Anghiari and less 1 hour from Perugia airport) View Map
Accommodations: Historic Farmhouse, 4 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 4 Baths (Sleeps 9-11)
Recently restored 4 en-suite bedroom historic 18C farmhouse (sleeps 9 plus 2 in cots and 1 in travel cot) and a large private pool. The property has been recently subjected to the highest, no expense spared restoration. Set in the Tuscan hills, in a protected area of outstanding natural beauty, overlooking the fabulous Lake.
The main property sleeps up to 9, plus a three cots of cots for children.
The historic historic farmhouse, Casa Padronale, set in large, fully fenced secure grounds in the hills of eastern Tuscany, overlooking the beautiful Lake. The English owners, Robert, an orchestral conductor and Sarah, a potter, have won acclaim for their restorations of listed historical properties in the United Kingdom from the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Times, Period House, and Period Property.
Robert and Sarah looked at over 60 properties around Tuscany, before they stumbled upon Calcinaia and it's neighbouring town Anghiari, and knew instantly this was the place where they wanted to restore. The location is truly breathtaking and unspoilt.
Calcinaia has recently been subjected to a no expenses spared restoration, of the most exacting standards, using original and antique materials, that is, every ceiling is beamed and has the original hand-made panelled tiles. There are cut stone door and window surrounds throughout, and all the original terracotta floor tiles have been re-laid. All the rooms have high ceilings and the generously sized double bedrooms are en-suite. The house has it's own 12 x 6 meter pool. The farmhousehouse is over 250 square meters or 2690 square feet.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: The washing machine is located in the kitchen for exclusive used of our guests
- Linens Provided: plus pool towels. All linens and towels are of the highest quality and professionally cleaned
- Off Street Parking: We provide secure parking for all our guests cars. Maximum 4
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace: We have an antique stone log fireplace for the colder months of the year in addition to central heating, which is charge for a cost.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed: Rooms with twin beds can be made in to doubles.
- Child Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: We provide satellite TV with many english speaking channels and news channels, plus UK radio.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool: The 12mx6m plus roman steps swimming pool is for the exclusive use of our guests and is not shared.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Everything you need including washing machine and dishwasher and a large range cooker with 5 burners
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Everything you need
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Catering Available: We can arrange for an excellent chef to cook a meal for you at Calcinaia
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: We provide a starter bag of charcol.
- Deck/Patio: We have a large outside wooden dining table and chairs to seat all out guests, overlooking th elarge lake and swimming pool.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: The lake does not allow motorised boats, so your peace will not be compromised.
- Lake View: Is is less than a 3 minute walk to the lake side.
- Water View: We are 3 minutes walk down to the water front. No motorised boats are allowed on the lake to ensure complete peace.
- Mountain View: The farmhouse is surrounded by mountains and sits at 430 metres.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet: We have free use of of our brodband connection (ADSL) for those who bring their own laptop.
- Other Amenities
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: We have many children visiting calcinaia, many of whom have learnt to swim in our pool.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking not allowed in the house.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- DAY TRIPS Anghiari, voted one of Italy’s most special medieval hilltop towns, 9 mins Arezzo, Etruscan origin with Roman influence, Chianti wine district, on main railway line, 45mins, Assisi, St Francis, spiritual haven, 1hr Caprese Michelangelo, birthplace of the famous sculptor, 15 mins Città di Castello, Umbria, museums, churches, hand painted ceramics, 25 mins Cortona, Etruscan, views of Lake Trasimeno, ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’, 55 mins Florence, Duomo, Old Bridge, Uffizi Gallery, Medici family palaces, 1.5 hrs Gubbio, Montefalcro Palace, historical Eugubine Tablets, ceramics, 1 hr La Verna, significant Monastery and sanctuary, breathtaking views of Casentino National Park, 30mins Perugia, many churches, museums, specialty shops, significant university, 60 mins Monterchi, Piero della Francesca’s Pregnant Madonna, 20 mins Sansepolcro, birthplace of Piero, his ‘Resurrection’ Museo Civico, 20mins Orvieto, Gothic Duomo, celebrated white wines, 1.5 hrs San Gimignano, Feudal
Rate Details (In Euros)
May 01 - July 03 2010 .. €2700/week.
Jul 03 - September 04 2010 .. €3600/week.
September 04 Oct 23 2010 .. €2700/week.
Oct 23 2010 - April 30 2011 .. €1700/week.
For 2009, we are currently holing prices at 2007 levels.
The is an extra charge for central heating, charged at cost.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Anghiari
Having looked at more than 60 properties over a period of 18 months, we finally found Calcinaia and knew instantly that this was the place for us. Overlooking the beautiful lake Montedoglio, the estate needed a complete restoration (not just cosmetic). New roof, walls, windows, plumbing, central heating, en-suite bathrooms, kitchens, swimming pool etc....It took us 2 years to complete the 800sqm restoration to a very high standard.
The Unique Benefits at this Historic Farmhouse
A private location, overlooking the beautiful lake and less that 10 minutes form two medieval towns. Private swimming pool and large fully fenced grounds.
All bedrooms have en-suite modern bathrooms. English satellite TV and a wired broadband connection for guests own laptop.
Owner's Map of Anghiari
Robert is an orchestral conductor and professor at the Royal Academy of Music, London and Sarah is a internationally renowned potter working on the wheel
Property Photos
- View towards lake from Farmhouse - Anghiari House Rental in Tuscany
- The Lounge at ther farmhouse - Anghiari House Rental in Tuscany
- Hand made kitchen with oak table & chairs seating upto 12. - Anghiari House Rental in Tuscany
- Bedroom 4 with view to bathroom entrance through tuscan arch
- 5 bathrooms - 3 with showers, 2 with baths. All new in 2007
- Private 12x6 pool with Roman steps and wooden sun loungers
- View of swimming pool from front door and outside dining terrace
- High view towards lake
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #103501
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