Location: Caprese Michelangelo, Arezzo Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (C14 town of Anghiari 10 mins. Perugia airport 40 mins.)
Accommodations: Villa, 5 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: Villa for 10, luxury, solar heated pool, lake, piano, toys, books, wireless internet
Enjoy sweeping views of lake and mountains from this luxurious five-bedroom villa with private solar heated swimming pool in the beautiful hills of eastern Tuscany. An ideal vacation retreat with easy access to destinations in Tuscany, Umbria and beyond.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The interior boasts high ceilings and open spaces filled with natural light. Windows are generous, and afford sweeping views of the surrounding countryside that are never short of breathtaking. The villa has been newly converted. Although it has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a 300-year-old stone barn, original features have been retained and materials reused wherever possible to preserve its original character: chestnut beamed ceiling, hand-made pianelle ceiling tiles, cut stone door and window surrounds, wrought iron railings and hardware.
The house is on 2 levels and is positioned on a hillock so that both floors have ground level access. The main entrance is on the upper level from the front terrace and parking area. On this upper level occupying the four corners of the house are four bedrooms. The remaining bedroom is on the lower floor with direct access to the rear terrace. Rooms upstairs radiate off of a central hallway with an impressive four-meter tiled and beamed ceiling. Furnishing and decorating has been executed with taste throughout the house in a style that is casual and uncluttered. All bedrooms have hand made beds of wood or wrought iron furnished with comfortable firm mattresses, tasteful furniture and some beautiful antiques. The bathrooms are spacious and offer good natural light.
The open plan space on the lower floor serves as dining area, sitting room and kitchen. The focus of the room is on the grand archway with glass doors that frames a view of the lake. A long, sturdy hand-made table of chestnut wood with seating for 10+ is well positioned to enjoy the view. Sofas and chairs in the opposite corner surround a wood-burning stove. The kitchen was designed to offer convenience and comfort in preparing meals, regardless of whether you wish to toss together something simple or cook up an elaborate feast. However, beauty was not sacrificed for usability. The cabinets are hand-made of chestnut wood, with wrought iron fittings and a fantastic granite work surface. All appliances are stainless steel of quality manufacture.
Arched glass doors lead to the spacious rear terrace paved in stone and tile. Ample seating on wooden chairs is provided for outdoor dining in the shade of an oak tree and for enjoying the fabulous view of the lake and surrounding countryside. There are also table and chairs on the upper terrace for dining under the pergola, overlooking the swimming pool.
For full descriptions, photos of all the rooms and a floorplan of the villa, please see our detailed website.
SWIMMING POOL
Wide roman stairs descend into the shallow end of the 6 x 12 meter (20 x 40 foot) private solar heated swimming pool located a short distance from the house. The ample surrounding stone paved terrace (200 square meters) offers seating in sun and shade. There are pool lounge chairs, and sun umbrellas.
LOCATION
Casa Singerna is well placed near the Tuscany/Umbria border for excursions to many medieval and renaissance towns for which the regions are famous. Florence, Siena, Perugia, Assisi, Arezzo, Cortona and Gubbio -- to name just a few! -- are all within reach as day trips. The rural setting offers complete tranquility but it is only a few minutes drive to a store and 15 minutes to a main motorway.
Casa Singerna is situated about 10 minutes drive from the stunning medieval hilltop town of Anghiari. 10 minutes in the other direction gets you to the village of Caprese Michelangelo, the birthplace of the titan of the renaissance. Also nearby is Sansepolcro, birthplace of painter Piero della Francesca, where you can enjoy an evening stroll in its lovely historic center.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Foosball
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : 2 large refrigerators and a freezer
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Lake View
- Water View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone : 0039 0575 791166
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Grand piano,woodstoves, linens & towels provided, lake access, , fishing rods, bicycles, archery,croquet, toys, books, table football, badminton, tennis and riding nearby
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
Apr 05-May 9, Sep 29-Nov 2, Christmas & New Years ... E1850/week.
May 10-Jun 6 ........................................ E2990week.
Jun 7-Sep 5 ........................................ E3990/week.
Sep 6-Oct 3.......................................... E2575/week.
Oct 4-Nov 1.......................................... E1850/week
Low Monthly Rates November through March.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
The Unique Benefits of this Villa
Wonderful views, peace and quiet, easy access to fascinating medieval towns, very good local restaurants, shops and markets.
Property Photos
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- View of lake and olive grove from lower terrace - Tuscany, Italy Villa
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- Front and side of villla - Tuscany, Italy Villa
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- Lake view bedroom - Tuscany, Italy Villa
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- Pool ad pergola
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- Piano room
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- Kitchen/dining room
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- Upper terrace bedroom
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- Lower terrace
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- En-suite jacuzzi bathroom
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- Twin-bedded room
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- Local town of Anghiari
Traveler Reviews (3)
Guest: Family of 5 from Canada
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Date of Stay: 11/01/10
Review Submitted: 12/09/10
What a beautiful home in a breathtaking location. Our vacation here was perfect. You have everything covered ...from the books, to toys, to all the amenities.
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Guest: Janice
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Date of Stay: 09/13/08
Review Submitted: 08/20/10
"Stayed in the lovely villa in September 2008. Fantastic location, very easy getting around from this home base. Nearby towns offer everything "Italian" you'd need/want. Will be coming back in the future. "
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