Monterchi Villa for Rent: Casa del Villaggio - Property 87983

About the Experience
Watch breathtaking sunsets from the private terrace of this vacation rental in Tuscany, or travel just a few steps outside your front door to the center piazza of Monterchi and enjoy them there! This Tuscany villa is even part of history, as the walls of the garden are actually medieval remains from a 16th century castle! Holidays in Tuscany are great for family getaways, especially when you have your own private swimming pool to lounge around and are in day trip distance to fabulous cities like Arezzo and Siena.

Location
This villa is ideally located in the town center of Monterchi, a medieval town that was dedicated to Hercules during the Roman times. Dating back to the year 1095, Monterchi has shops, restaurants, markets, a bank, a post office, and several notable and interesting churches. Perhaps the town is most famous for Piero della Francesca?s extraordinary fresco, the Madonna del Parto, painted in 1459 and now displayed in a primary school of the commune, also considered a museum. During the summer months, the museum hosts open-air concerts of classical music every Wednesday night on the gardens. Also in Monterchi is a Polenta Festival held every September where visitors can taste local recipes and learn about local traditions. Arezzo, the charming town used as the backdrop for Roberto Benigni's "Life is Beautiful," is about 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 to places such as Cortona, Perugia, and Florence.
Florence: 103 km
Perugia: 65 km
Cortona: 55 km
Arezzo: 30 km
Sansepolcro: 17 km

Exterior Description
(650m2) This villa shares its garden walls with Villa Francesca, but has an independent entrance, an enclosed terrace, and a private swimming pool (4m x 9m). The walls of the garden are remains of a medieval 16th century castle and from the terrace are panoramic views of the village. There is also an outdoor dining table, chairs, and a barbecue.

Interior Description
(120m2) Ground floor: The entrance to this villa is from the garden. There is a living/dining room with couches, armchairs, a fireplace, and a table with chairs. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, dishwasher, and washing machine. There are three bedrooms. The first bedroom has a 180 cm king-sized bed and ensuite bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower; and the second and third bedrooms each have two 85 cm single beds (which can be connected on request). There is a second bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.

Features
Available Amenities: Dishwasher, washing machine, oven, barbecue, private swimming pool (open middle of May to middle of October).
Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.
# Heating: according to consumption

Nearby Attractions: Monterchi (shops, restaurants, markets, bank, post office, museum, annual festival), Sansepolcro (shops, markets, restaurants, Museo Civico, church of San Francesco, Duomo), Arezzo (Etruscan ruins, Roman amphitheater, Medici Fortress, antique fairs, annual festivals), Cortona, Perugia, Siena.
Please Note:
# Two single beds can be connected to form one queen-sized bed upon request.
# This villa can be rented with Villa Francesca to accommodate up to 16 people.