Casabianca Apartments in 15th Century Villa with Swimming-Pool Cortona Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 53804
Location: Cortona, Tuscany, Italy, Europe
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Attached Unit, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Villa Casabianca is a beautiful country house dating back to the 15th century situated on the border between Tuscany and Umbria. Only 15 minutes by car from the Lago Trasimeno and only five minutes from Cortona, one of the 12 members of the holy alliance of etruscan cities (Dodecapolis).
SURROUNDINGS: The Villa is surrounded by olive-grown terraces, vineyards, oak and chestnut forests, and overlooks the Chiana Valley. You find tranquillity and peace here, nature trails invite to explore the surrounding hills on foot or by bike. And yet, Cortonas silhouette can be seen from the house.
The restoration was supervised by the owner herself taking great care of preserving the traditional construction and fusing it with modern-life comfort. Wooden beams and ceiling tiles date back to the origins of the Villa. According to historical reports the original structure of the Villa was the "casa torre" (now the three living-rooms) which then extended according to family needs to its present state.
The Villa consists of three floors divided into two renting units, "Villa Casabianca" and "Apartment Casabianca".
APARTMENT CASABIANCA
The Apartment Casabianca is the ground floor of the Villa. The apartment is self-contained with an independent entrance and consists of one master bedroom, one twin bedroom, one bathroom with a shower-cabin and necessary comforts.
The former stable of the casa torre was converted into a comfortable spacious living/dining-room and a fully-equipped kitchen unit. Two independent terraces were created to ensure privacy and comfort. A footpath leads from one of the terraces to the pool which lies amidst olive and oak trees.
1 living-dining room with a kitchen section
1 master bedroom with double bed
1 bedroom with twin-beds (convertable into double-bed)
1 bathroom with 1 wash basin, shower cabin, wc and bidet
VILLA CASABIANCA
The first floor has a fully-equipped, highly modern, designer kitchen, a large living/dining-room with an ancient fireplace, a master bedroom, a spacious bathroom with a bath-tub and a shower-cabin. The second floor has a large living-room, two master bedrooms, one bathroom with bath-tub and shower and one bathroom with a shower cabin. All three bathrooms count with modern-life comforts.
The ceilings on the top floor are up to six meters high and provide a pleasant natural coolness in summer. Both floors allow a spectacular view on the surrounding hills and the Chiana Valley.
FIRST FLOOR:
1 living-dining room seating up to 12 people with large fire-place
1 fully equipped kitchen, with dishwasher and washing-machine
1 bathroom with 2 wash basins, 1 shower cabin, 1 bath-tub, WC and bidet
1 master-bedroom with dressing area
SECOND FLOOR:
1 living-room with satellite TV
1 bathroom with wash basin, shower-cabin, WC and bidet
1 bathroom with wash basin, bath-tub and shower, WC and bidet
1 master-bedroom with double bed
1 bedroom with twin beds (convertable into double bed)
SWIMMING POOL: The Swimming pool measures five by ten metres. It was built into one of the olive orchard terraces amidst olive and oak trees looking over the Chiana Valley. From here you can enjoy unforgettable sunsets.
LOCATION: Thanks to her central location the Villa allows her guests to reach all major cities in a fast and easy way be it by car or by train: Florence, Rome, Perugia, Assisi, Arezzo, Siena, Pisa and many more.
The Adriatic and Ionian Seaside are reachable in only two hours. Or you can explore Cortona with her many historical treasures found in the different museums, the many churches and archaeological sites.
On request the owner can organize wine tasting events or tours, cooking classes, art classes, horseback riding and sight seeing through Cortona and nearby locations.
RESTAURANTS AND TRANSPORT: You can taste regional cuisine in many nearby restaurants easily reached by car. Car rental can be arranged for you at reasonable prices.The two nearest train stations are Terontola, 15 minutes, and Camucia, ten minutes away.
SPECIAL SERVICES: We offer our guest special services on site like cooking courses, grocery shopping, ceramic and painting courses, car rental, organizing art and wine tours, welcome dinners. If you would like more information on these services please don't hesitate to contact us!
The co-owner, Jutta Wilhelm and her two daughters speak english, french, german, spanish and italian fluently, they will be glad to assist you.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In Euros)
LOW: JAN 3rd - APR 4th............€ 500,00 - € 1200,00
MID: APR 4th - JUNE 6th...........€ 700,00 - € 1500,00
HIGH: JUNE 6th - SEPT 19th ...... € 840,00 - € 1800,00
MID: SEPT 19th - Oct 31st.........€ 700,00 - € 1500,00
LOW: OCT 31st - DEC 19th..........€ 500,00 - € 1200,00
Heating According to Consumption (Central Heating with Gas Metre)
Final Cleaning included in the price
Last minute offers available, contact the owner
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Frontal view of Villa Casabianca - Tuscany Apartment
- Entrance to Apartment Casabianca through 15th century archway - Tuscany Apartment
- Private terrace with stuning view - Tuscany Apartment
- Living-dining room in the oldest part of the villa with 15th century oak beams
- Bedroom with twin beds convertable into a double-bed
- Master bedroom with french window-doors
- View on the Swimming Pool
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #53804
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