Private 2/3 BR Villa - Incredible Views, Private Pool, Acreage Anghiari Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 37181

Beautiful Lippiano - Nearest Hill Town

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Location: Anghiari, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Minutes: Arezzo 25; Florence 75; Perugia/Assisi 40; Siena 90)

Accommodations:  House, 2 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)

Casa Verde is a charming, rural, private, independent country house nestled high in the chestnut forests on the Tuscan/Umbrian border. The old stone construction and exposed beam ceilings afford the charm of yesteryear in this beautifully restored, two-story, two to three bedroom, non-smoking home.

The furnishings include antiques and wonderful reproductions. Other furnishings are tasteful and appropriate to the simple elegance of an Italian farmhouse. The kitchen contains a modern stainless gas stove/oven, a top of the line refrigerator and yet another wood-burning oven for pizzas and breads. You will also find all the tools necessary for you to prepare your own Tuscan cuisine.

The home features all the modern conveniences, including a washing machine and central heating. This home is perfect for two couples, or a family of four or five. In a pinch it can sleep six (there is a small Sunroom/Library/Third bedroom [six and a half feet by ten feet] overlooking the pool that has a sofa which folds down on the sides to serve as a single bed -- and there is a sofa (not sofa bed) in living room which does not fold down). But six is not recommended.

The house itself is approximately 1500 square feet. Outside and attached to the main living area, a classic pergola of burnished wood construction offers shade and comfort for a relaxing breakfast while you plan your daily activities, or take a quiet afternoon nap as you escape the wondrous Italian sunshine.

Better yet, sip a glass of limoncello in the night air before bed. There are also a number of outdoor seating and lounging areas spread across the property, vineyard, grove and pool area, including a hammock -- all for your private enjoyment.

Nearby are friendly Italian neighbors and working farms, allowing you to enjoy the sights and sounds of rural Italy. You will be amazed at the incredible flavor of the chestnut honey produced on the adjacent farm, and the wonderful herbs, fruit and nuts (grapes [white and red], cherries, pears, apricots, apples, figs, plums, persimmon, almond, chestnut, hazelnut, rosemary, thyme and sage) growing on your own one acre property.

Don't be surprised if you spot roosters, ducks, geese, guinea hens and bee hives on the closest neighbor's property. They have the most wonderful produce, which they may even be willing to sell to you. Imagine, fresh eggs and chestnut infused honey delivered to your door for your morning breakfast!

Take hikes in the pristine countryside along a beautiful mountain stream to a renovated mill, or up Mount Civitella to find a view of the entire province. Visit perfect hill towns nearby such as Citerna, Anghiari and Monte Santa Maria Tiberina.

You are only eight kilometers minutes from Monterchi, the Tuscan town famous for Piero della Francescas Madonna del Parto, and an important stop on the Piero della Francesco trail. Listed by Thames & Hudson's "The Most Beautiful Villages in Tuscany," it is truly a gem and has a number of nice stores and restaurants. And the closest town of all (and most picturesque, we think) is Lippiano (just three and a half kilometers away) which boasts perfect Italian architecture, a sweet piazza and an imposing castle.

Also nearby (30 minutes) is Caprese Michelangelo, birthplace of the world's most renowned artist. Visit his home and the church where he was baptized (which are both open to the public). Also within 15 minutes from your door is Sansepolcro and Citta di Castello (home of the gorgeous actress Monica Bellucci). Just 25 minutes away is Arezzo, the county seat, where "Life is Beautiful" was filmed and home of the largest antique market in the country (the first weekend of every month.)

Sample the olive oil, the local vintages, and visit some of the outstanding restaurants and museums located in the nearby hill towns. Oh yes, and did we mention the incredible views? Pool? It is 12 x 20 feet. Quite large by Italian standards.

Casa Verde - Sleeps five to six, maximum but six is not recommended
Second Floor: There are two beautiful bedrooms on this floor ( both queen beds- cannot be made into twins) and one bathroom with shower, commode, washing machine and bidet. The bedrooms and the bathroom have exquisite views.

First Floor: The first floor is done with an open floor plan, so that the kitchen, dining area and living area all have views of the fireplace. There is also a very bright but small (six and one-half feet by ten feet) private den with vaulted 20 foot ceilings (which can become a private single bedroom with a sofa that folds down on the sides to make a single bed).

The den has beautiful views of the pool and countryside. A second bathroom with shower rounds out the first floor. This bathroom can be accessed from the outside (but not from the inside) for convenience to the pool.

The dining room table can be expanded to seat as many as six people and the living area has a reclining chair, TV, satellite dish, VCR and sofa (not sofa bed ) that can sleeps one person in a pinch. Did we mention the fireplace in the living room?

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Location, Location, Location
From Casa Verde, you are only 15 kilometers minutes from the provincial city of Citta di Castello (population 30,000). Take a break at one of the open-air cafes that grace the piazza, and you will have the pleasure of people watching as you participate in a centuries old Italian tradition. For recreation, beautiful hiking trails abound in your own backyard. Golf, horseback riding and tennis are also within 10-12 kilometers of your home. It doesn't get any better than this!

Touring Ideas In The Area of The Villa
Anghiari/Sansepolcro/Citta di Castello - 15 minutes
Arezzo - 25 minutes
Cortona - 45 minutes
Umbertide - 25 minutes
Gubbio - 45 minutes
Assisi - 1 hour
Florence - 1.25 hours
Siena - 1.5 hours;
all within easy reach for a day trip!

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Linens Provided
  • Covered Parking
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Fireplace
  • Wood Stove: In addition to the gas oven and stoves, there is a woodburning oven and stove. Perfect for breads and pizzas and roasts.
• Beds
  • Queen Bed (2) : There are 2 queen beds, each with forest and mountain views
  • Twin/Single Bed: a couch converts to a single bed in the private sun room (with view to pool and mountains)
  • Convertible Bed: this is the same as the twin bed above. it converts from a sofa to a twin bed
  • Crib: there is a $50 set up and take down fee
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • VCR
  • Video Library: over 40 titles
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library: dozens of cds of every variety
  • Private Pool: the pool is quite large and has incredible views
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: right off the pool area
  • Lanai: right off the kitchen
• View/Location
  • Mountain View: gorgeous private mountain and hill town (Monte Santa Maria Tiberina) views
• Other Amenities
  • Grapes, olives, fruit and nut trees and Vineyards and olives, national hiking trails and parks right next to property, many outdoor seating areas, large private yard, incredible private views from house and pool area.
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): there is a sun room with convertible bed on first floor and a bath on first floor, but the bathroom on the first floor only has access from the outside and there are 2 steps up to the sunroom from the kitchen/dining/living rooms
  • Kid Friendly: the pool is not gated, so you will have to be careful and watch them at all times and there are some sharp corners as well.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
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• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Swimming
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding

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June 27-August 29 ......................................$1950/week
May 2-June 27 and Aug 29-Sep 26 .......................$1600/week
September 26-Oct 31, 2008 and April 11-May 2 ...........$1250/week
Oct 31- Nov 28 and March 14-April 11  ..................$950/week
Property by the week only ...... Saturday 3 pm-Saturday 9 am.
Guests not required to stay entire time. $500 Damage Deposit; pool open begining
of May to end of Sept. 5% off rentals 2 weeks or more. 10% off 3 or more weeks
€60-€100 Electricity per week (on average, depending on usage). $80 Euro cleaning

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 11/13/07
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  Carolyn Olson , West Linn, OR
  • We had a lovely stay at Casa Verde. The weather was gorgeous and your view at the house was breathtaking. We used a lot of your suggestions for day trips/restaurants and they were right on the mark. Although the larger towns are interesting to see in their own right we preferred the local flavor of the smaller towns, notably Cortona and Anghiari. And the food ... We had excellent meals at Celle and Belvedere. We went to dinner early at Belvedere since it was the night of our arrival (read exhausted) and we sat by the windows taking in the beautiful views. What a wonderful way to start off our trip. Tuscany is filled with beautiful landscapes, food and people. It was definitely the right place to spend our 20th anniversary! Thanks Dave!
• 08/15/07
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  Dave Clare , Carlisle, Cumbria, UK
  • Hello Dave We had a tremendously enjoyable stay at Casa Verde. We did not venture far & took up some of your recommendations. The furthest we got was Gubbio which was picturesque. One of the restaurants where we had an evening meal at was Oscari where we celebrated our son's birthday. We were made to feel welcome & the hospitable chap there knew of you. The view & atmosphere from where we were seated was lovely as you’ll appreciate. Most days I rose early at around 7am & went for a walk. I did a couple of your hikes. Usually, by the time I’d return the rest of the family would still be asleep so I could sit by the pool looking out over the hills whilst reading a book in total peace. The pool was delightful & kept in good order by Maria. Your directions to Casa Verde were fine. What made things even easier for us was that we had borrowed a satellite navigation unit from a friend. Here’s a useful tip for anyone using a sat nav: Under “street & house No.” enter Ranzola (Monte Santa Maria Tiberina) then Vocabolo Catognaccio 96. This will direct the driver all the way to the top of the driveway down to Casa Verde. The first sight of Monterchi as we descended the hill on the drive from Pisa Airport to Casa Verde was special. As soon as my wife & children entered the Rossi Supermarket they were warmly greeted by Marcello. He recognised them as visitors & the warmth was clearly genuine as this was done before I mentioned where we would be staying & our connection with you. He even presented us all with a drink in the little coffee bar within the his shop. We were all extremely tired by this time, around 4pm, as we had been up since 2am so it was just what was needed. You were right about the range of produce in there & we stocked up straight away as per your recommendation. The facilities in Casa Verde are smashing particularly in the kitchen & we liked the layout. It’s also spacious & full of character. Maria spent some time with us & we had a few laughs with her. We took 5 jars of her honey home with us. You have got a lovely place there Dave of that there is no doubt. We were so happy there. The setting is priceless. The peace & tranquility were very much to our liking. I sometimes sat next to the pool just staring out over the hills towards Monte Santa Maria Tiberina. Most of the time there was a gentle warm breeze in the evening. This allowed us all to sit together & chat or read after we’d had a meal beneath the shelter. Anti pastis were a regular thing for us during the day with fresh fruit & the best melon I have ever tasted. What more can I say? I think that it would be fair struggle to find a better location. Everything was what I hoped it would be like if not better especially Casa Verde itself. All the best Dave
    
    Homeowner Response:
    David, You and your family did everything right and thank you for being so kind to Dino and Maria. The charm of the area is its simplicity and natural beauty and its people and I think that is what you saw as well. Maria and Dino want more people like you and your family to come and stay. Their description of you all was: "Bravi, Bravi, Bravi." No translation needed. ;)
• 05/19/07
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  shannon , san francisco, ca
  • Dave thanks again, we enjoyed your villa the 2nd time around and will be back for sure. The weather turned for the better which allowed us lazy days by the pool sipping wine and cooking up feasts! We used the villa as a base and traveled every other day to many different villages, cities, the coast and even Lago Tresimino. Thanks again! Shannon McGinnis
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Shannon, I am glad you had a good time -- for 2 weeks even! The neighbors are now used to seeing you around and will expect you every year. Hope you brought back some honey to remind you of Casa Verde. Ciao, Dave
• 05/15/07
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  Diane McCabe , Jamesport, New York
  • We had never been to Italy before. We really feel we jumped in and got our feet wet. By staying where we did we were forced to learn the language in a hurry and make friends in the surrounding towns. Getting back to Casa Verde every night was our true retreat. Reading Under the Tuscan Sun and THe Hills of Tucsany in Tuscany in a Tuscan villa, was the most amazing experience I have ever had . The food , people and never feeling ill it ease was such a joy. We will do it again real soon and yes its in our blood now!!!
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Diane, You are now hooked! I am glad you had a great stay. ciao bella, dave
• 09/21/06
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  John and Alta ,
  • Dave, Your villa was everything you said it would be and more. We felt immediately at home the moment we stepped inside. We love to swim so the pool and THE VIEW, were magnificent. Maria and Dino were so kind and Maria was so grateful that I could communicate with her. We had some delightful conversations. Waking up to roosters crowing reminded me of days spent on my grandparents farm as a child. The atmosphere in Rossi Market was undescribable. Everyone was so very kind and helpful and so very appreciative of efforts to speak in Italian. They just seemed to know our every need and they took such great care of us. Your recommendations for day trips and restaurants were spot on. The "green book" was great. We went to Monte St. Maria for lunch one day and had one of our best meals while in Europe. Anghiari was also a beautiful spot. While in Rome, a friend of ours who is also a guide, told us it's getting more difficult to find places in Italy that haven't become so overcrowded with tourists. I believe David, that you have found one of those rare places where one can still experience the true culture and beauty of Italy without overcrowded streets and countrysides and where the true people of the country still exist and flourish. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend your villa and the surroundings to friends, but we hope that it remains pristine and untouched for years to come.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    John and Alta, Dino and Maria were so charmed by you and appreciated your efforts to experience Italian life and your great attitudes. The restaurant in Monte Santa Maria is "Oscari" and it is a gem --great views, great prices, great food, great owners. We love it too.
• 08/05/06
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  Debbie Hutchinson , Kimberton, PA 19442
  • Your place and all of your recommendations in that little green book ( and the attachement called "A perfect week in Casa Verde) made for a heavenly vacation...Where to begin...The Rossi Supermarket, and the delightful folks who run it - that in itself is a reason to plan a return trip! And of course we were in Italy during the World Cup games...Our kids (20s) were invited up to the private club at the top of Monterchi for the second to last game - You're right - Monte Santa Maria is so much better that San Gimighnano. We went to the SG at the end of our Tuscany stay, and boy was it a disappointment. It was kind of like Disneyworld - void of real Italian life... We got to Sansepolcro on market day and had a great time and got some things at quite reasonable prices (I think I'd like to go back a rent a spot there some time...) One of the kids decided he liked Anghiarri best - he picked out his perfect place to live there, another liked Citta Di Castello best... We did find the olive mill outside of Anghiarri. The gal, Olivia, was charming and let us try all the wines and oils - we brought some home - also I am already cooking with olive oil from Rossi Supermarket - it was much better that anything found further west. The drive from Lippiano to "home" was magical, and we always found new things to make our jaw drop each day. And the pool...I made dinner each night and the pool all made for wonderful family time. Finally - We all really enjoyed Maria and Dino, and they really seemed to appreciate all the Italian our daughters worked on before the trip - We were able to have several long conversations with Maria. Again, your suggestions really helped to make the stay so special - Thanks for sharing your paradise with us all- Debbie Hutchinson
• 07/31/06
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Hi Dave, This is a late response, I know. I was in Europe until a week ago. Italy was wonderful. It was the first week in Europe that they had good weather and we enjoyed the pool a lot. The best part was, that it is so quiet there and le trattorie nei piccoli villagi erano molto buono. Marcello at the supermarket in Monterchi made sure I remember Italian again! Thanks, Silke
• 07/31/06
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Dear Dave - I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner - we just got back to the States yesterday. Your place and all of your recommendations in that little green book ( and the attachement called "A perfect week in Casa Verde) made for a heavenly vacation...Where to begin...The Rossi Supermarket, and the delightful folks who run it - that in itself is a reason to plan a return trip! And of course we were in Italy during the World Cup games...Our kids (20s) were invited up to the private club at the top of Monterchi for the second to last game - You're right - Monte Santa Maria is so much better that San Gimighnano. We went to the SG at the end of our Tuscany stay, and boy was it a disappointment. It was kind of like Disneyworld - void of real Italian life... We got to Sansepolcro on market day and had a great time and got some things at quite reasonable prices (I think I'd like to go back a rent a spot there some time...) One of the kids decided he liked Anghiarri best - he picked out his perfect place to live there, another liked Citta Di Castello best... We did find the olive mill outside of Anghiarri. The gal, Olivia, was charming and let us try all the wines and oils - we brought some home - also I am already cooking with olive oil from Rossi Supermarket - it was much better that anything found further west. The drive from Lippiano to "home" was magical, and we always found new things to make our jaw drop each day. And the pool...I made dinner each night and the pool all made for wonderful family time. Finally - We all really enjoyed Maria and Dino, and they really seemed to appreciate all the Italian our daughters worked on before the trip - We were able to have several long conversations with Maria. So - we will treasure and keep your email address, and as I assemble a list of "the best" from our trip, don't surprised if some of our friends request a week there in the future. Again, your suggestions really helped to make the stay so special - Thanks for sharing your paradise with us all.
• 08/08/05
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  The Meltons , Walnut Creek, CA
  • We just returned from over two weeks in Europe, including a week-long sojourn at lovely Casa Verde. We adored its rustic charm and peaceful location and felt like we got a wonderful taste of Italian farmlife. Early in our stay, we would often jump in the car and make day trips to nearby hill towns. Soon though, we were completely seduced by Casa Verde and spent our last days relaxing and enjoying the pool overlooking the beautiful rolling hills of Tuscany and Umbria. We miss Marcello at Rossi's already and our daily visits to the market to buy fresh food for our feasts. The kids especially miss our visits from Ercole who would follow Maria up when she came to check in. Our first Sunday back in the States, we had a special breakfast of scones and Dino and Maria's honey that we brought all the way back home. When we opened the jar, we were treated to the smells of Tuscany and transported for just a moment to the sweetness of Casa Verde. Thanks, Dave!
• 08/04/05
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  Dianne Heimer , Sacramento, CA
  • Dave, We arrived at Casa Verde at the end of a 2-week trip in Europe. We really needed a rest after a hurried trip of cities and sites. The hilltop location, the rolling hills, the soothing pool--we couldn't have found a better place. Lippiano and Monterchi, the nearby hill towns, were fabulous. The only suggestion we would make would be to have a barbeque/grill at the villa. Our friends, Ginny and Jodi, joined us after a week and loved the place, as well (see previous comment). If you want a farmhouse away from the hustle and bustle, this is it. Thanks, Dave. We didn't want to leave. David and Dianne Heimer Sacramento, CA
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Dianne, Great idea; you will be happy to know I have added a grill. Great for cooking that tuscan classic - Chicken under a brick using rosemary and thyme from the property.

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