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DESCRIPTION
Umbria is filled with surprises: gentle, dreamy landscapes, wonderful naturalistic views concealing one of Italy’s richest woodland heritages, the vestiges of an ancient past, Etruscan and Roman remains, medieval and Renaissance style buildings and churches, all harmoniously blended together to create a welcoming atmosphere of rare beauty. This prestigious natural stage is the setting for the Valle dei Sogni (literally the Valley of Dreams): located inside a fully fenced 13 hectare property (8 hectares of which are cultivated), this splendid villa is the result of long, patient renovation work carried out on an ancient country farmhouse, part of the enormous agricultural estate that was spread around Sismano Castle, a fortress built in the Middle Ages to defend the city of Todi (which is just 15 Km away). The atmospheric outline of Sismano Castle is clearly visible as part of the 360° view of the surrounding hills that can be enjoyed from the villa and its gardens, where time appears to have stopped. The villa consists of a central main body with two symmetrical wings and an independent annex: the bright and elegant interior, which has been restored using precious materials, features numerous antique items, rich drapes and a sophisticated décor creating a relaxed, warm and intimate atmosphere. Each room has its own particular style and the bathrooms include antique tiles and marble. The loving care dedicated to every detail reveals the owners’ great taste and admirable knowledge of furnishing. Outside, there is a large, well-tended garden with park, lot of trees and flowers, a botanical garden containing aromatic herbs as well as a vegetable garden, both of which have been paved for easy access, where guests can pick the season’s produce. There are also fruit trees and, on a lower terrace that can be reached by a convenient flight of steps, there is a beautiful 7 x 14 meter swimming pool, from which it is possible to enjoy the enchanting panorama, as well as a covered living area with sofas and armchairs, a large dining table and a pavilion with fully-equipped kitchen, a bathroom and changing room. The villa can be rented out to groups of 6 people (in this case only 3 bedrooms will be used, along with all the communal areas) or 12 people. The annex can be made available for larger groups, by request only. When the villa is rented without the annex (up to 12 people) the owners may temporarily occupy this building (with the maximum discretion) in order to tend the plants and flowers in the large garden (however, the swimming pool and garden areas shall continue to be for the exclusive use of the guests). Nearest town: Todi Distance: 15 km |
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UPG016 -
Villa + Dependance
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780 m²
- Sleeps 16
- 8
bedrooms
GROUND FLOOR: large entrance hall, on the left, a large double living room with fireplace, sofas, card table and panoramic window with a view of the castle. On the right, there is a living room/library with fireplace, TV and computer desk, small corridor with wardrobe and 1 large WC with marble washbasin, an elegant room with dining table and access to the garden (area with fountain near the annex), office leading into the large kitchen with firebox, large breakfast table and French windows leading into the garden (area with fountain), larder with French windows leading to an internal paved courtyard with tree in the center that leads to the other wing of the house: dining room with large windows that open outwards (one onto the internal courtyard and 2 onto the other part of the garden), passage leading to 2 double bedrooms (one with independent access to the garden), 1 bathroom with shower. With independent entrance from the garden area with the fountain: 1 double bedroom with en suite bathroom and shower. From the entrance hall there is a convenient staircase to the FIRST FLOOR: on the left, a corridor, 1 double bedroom with en suite bathroom with bathtub, 1 bedroom with French sized bed and en suite bathroom with shower. On the right: a box room, a large master bedroom with 2 queen sized beds and fireplace, walk-in closet, 1 large bathroom with 2 washbasins and bathtub and 2 niches closed by glass doors, one with a shower and one with WC and bidet.
ANNEX - GROUND FLOOR: covered veranda with facilities on the front part of the building, entrance hall, large living room with fireplace and dining area, large French windows at the front and back of the building, kitchen with access to the outdoor area with facilities. From the entrance hall there is a staircase leading to the FIRST FLOOR: 1 bathroom with large shower, 1 bedroom with French-sized bed and small balcony, 1 bathroom with bathtub, 1 double bedroom. |
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UPG016 -
Villa
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650 m²
- Sleeps 12
- 6
bedrooms
Villa only, without annex.
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UPG016 -
Villa
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550 m²
- Sleeps 6
- 3
bedrooms
Villa with 3 bedrooms.
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| WEEKLY PRICES Change to season 2013 |
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| EXTRA COSTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION | |
| Final cleaning included in the price. | |
| Bed and bath linen One set of bed and bath linen per week included in the price. | |
| Heating Central heating according to consumption. | |
| Electricity Electricity included in the price. | |
| Cot for babies under 2 years Cot with bars available: free of charge | |
| Further costs to be paid on the premises in cash Electricity consumption in excess of 300 KW per week. | |
| Swimming-pool opening times (if available) May 19, 2012 - Sep 29, 2012 | |
| Domestic pets Allowed | |
| Refundable damage deposit to be paid in Euros on arrival € 1,500 | |
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Other services included in the price
Cleaning during the week: 4 hours, 2 times a week for a total of 8 hours. Electricity consumption under 300 KW per week. ADSL Broadband Internet connection, 1 swimming pool towel per person per week. Pets allowed only if well-trained (and that can tolerate the presence of some cats in the property). |
