Anghiari Villa for Rent: Casa del Saraceno - Property 87586

About the Experience
Beautifully situated on a large estate with an olive grove and fruit trees, this Tuscany farmhouse offers spectacular views of the surrounding valleys, the hilltop towns nearby, and the Apennine Mountains. Dating back to the 16th century, this holiday accommodation in Tuscany has recently been renovated and now features a large infinity pool and furnished stone terrace. Plenty of entertainment is nearby, including a unique excursion of horseback riding with the local Countess or attending an orchestral and opera festival featuring world-renowned artists! You and your family are sure to love farm holidays in Tuscany!

Location
The farmhouse is less than eight kilometers from the town of Anghiari, which is described as one of Tuscany's best preserved hill towns. Anghiari has much of it 12th and 13th century architecture still intact and features several grocery stores, two pharmacies, a post office, several excellent cafes and restaurants, as well as weekly farmer and fish markets. Each summer Anghiari hosts an annual month-long orchestral and opera festival featuring the London-based Southbank Symphony Orchestra, as well as a food festival. Just outside Anghiari, the local Countess leads horseback riding excursions around her property, which is about six kilometers away. For those of you who would like to make a day out of it, there is also the possibility to take longer trips to St. Francis's retreat in La Verna. Arezzo, the charming town used as the backdrop for Roberto Benigni's "Life is Beautiful," is less than a half an hour drive away and is perfect for a day trip. Once one of the most important Etruscan cities, today Arezzo is beautiful for an array of architecture spanning centuries, from Etruscan ruins to the Roman amphitheatre and the Medici Fortress. The first weekend of each month brings a popular antique fair, while annually there is a festival called "Joust of the Saracens," where all of the citizens dress in medieval attire and knights representing each part of the city charge at a target representing a Saracen king. The area is also well situated for day trips throughout Tuscany. Keep in mind that the renowned Castello Antognolla Golf Course is just outside Perugia and that you can enjoy water sports on Lake Trasimeno.
Florence: 100 km
Assisi: 80 km
Perugia: 65 km
Cortona: 55 km
Lake Trasimeno: 45 km
Arezzo: 30 km
Anghiari: 7.5 km
Horseback riding: 6 km

Exterior Description
(7000m2) Situated on a large estate with an olive grove and fruit trees, including plums and almonds, this two-story farmhouse dates back to the 16th century and was renovated in 2006. The exterior stonework has been carefully restored to its original condition. There is a large, elevated stone terrace with a dining table and deck chairs as well as a functioning pizza oven and barbecue. There is a large lawn in front of the house and a private infinity pool (12m x 6m) with spectacular views of the valley, the hilltop towns of Toppole and Monterchi, and of the Appenine Mountains. The property is at the end of a valley of small farms cultivating sunflowers, olives, and grapes. The road leading directly to the property is paved and parking is available for up to three cars. Please be aware that about a kilometer of the road on the way to the property is unpaved, but well-maintained gravel.

Interior Description
(280m2)
Ground floor: The main entrance opens to a living/dining room that has a couch, two armchairs, a fireplace, and an antique oak table that seats up to 12 people. This room leads to the kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a stove, oven, toaster, and pasta maker. There is also a marble table that can seat four people. There is a glass wall overlooking the valley as well as skylights making the room bright. On the other side of the living room, there is a laundry area with a washing machine. To the right is a bathroom with a sink, toilet, bidet, and tub with a handheld shower. A short hallway with three stairs leads to the master bedroom with a 160 cm queen-sized bed. The room's double doors open to an elevated terrace in front of the house and has a table and chairs. This bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with a sink, toilet, shower, and separate tub.
First floor: A staircase of 12 steps leads to a quiet landing area on the first floor. Nearby is another living room with a sofa bed, suitable for one person, and a chair set around a fireplace. This room has a separate entrance to the outside. The first bedroom has a 160 cm queen-sized bed, antique armoire, and an ensuite bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower. Four steps down from the hallway is a second bedroom with a 200 cm king-sized bed, antique armoire, and rocking chair. The third and final bedroom has two 90 cm single beds, which can be connected to form a double bed, and an antique armoire. There is a second bathroom with a sink, toilet, shower, and connected tub.

Features
Available Amenities: Heating, two fireplaces, washing machine, dishwasher, oven, pasta maker, toaster, stereo/CD player, maid service on Saturday, outdoor pizza oven, barbecue, private swimming pool (open beginning of June to beginning of October).

Arrive and Relax: This villa comes with a welcome basket full of fresh fruit, cheese, pasta, bread, milk, juice, sparkling water, and a bottle of wine.

Nearby Attractions: Anghiari (grocery stores, pharmacies, post office, cafes, restaurants farmers markets, summer festivals), Citta di Castello (golf course), Arezzo (Etruscan ruins, antique fair, annual festivals), Cortona, Perugia (renowned Castello Antognolla Golf Course), Assisi, Florence.
Please Note: Smoking is not allowed inside the property.