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Farmhouse with large garden and private pool
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Fully fitted kitchen with separate utility room
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Completed in 2004, Casa San Michele is a beautifully restored farmhouse that sleeps 8 people in comfort. There are 2 double en-suite bedrooms, 2 twin bedrooms, and 2 additional shower rooms. The property has 2 comfortable and relaxing sitting rooms. The luxurious kitchen is very well equipped and the adjoining utility room has two washing machines and a drier. There are 2 shady pergolas; 1 outside the kitchen, facing south, and 1 with a large table and chairs, overlooking the pool. The swimming pool is 10m x 5m (depth 1.5m), and the wide steps at one end are a perfect place to sit and enjoy the spectacular views across the valley towards the hills. There are 8 sun loungers around the pool, and a large parasol. The pool is not fenced so children must be supervised. A table tennis table is provided in the games room. There are fruit and olive trees around the house, and plenty of room for parking. The house is reached by a rural white gravel road.
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Comfortable downstairs sitting room and library
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Upstairs sitting room + balconies overlooking pool
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Rental periods |
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| 29 March - 17 May |
£1050 |
| 17 May - 5 July |
£1365 |
| 5 July - 6 September |
£1775 |
| 6 September - 4 October |
£1365 |
| 4 October - 1 November |
£1050 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in UK pounds.
For prices for the winter season November - March please contact us for details.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday. Guests should vacate the property by 10am. Arrival time is 4pm. On availability calendar note that a 'booked' Saturday means the house is occupied until 10am and available from 4pm on that day.
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| Bedrooms: |
Bedroom 1 with double bed and en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom 2 with double bed and en-suite shower room.
Bedroom 3 with twin beds and separate shower room.
Bedroom 4 with twin beds and separate shower room. |
| Bathrooms: |
En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1: bath, shower, basin, wc.
En-suite shower room to bedroom 2: shower, basin, wc.
Separate upstairs shower room: shower, basin, wc.
Separate downstairs shower room: shower, basin, wc.
Hairdryer in each room. |
| Kitchen: |
Large fully equipped Kitchen 24' x 15' with Whirlpool gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer, overhead extractor unit, stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap. Table and chairs for 8 people. French windows to Kitchen terrace. |
| Utility Room: |
2 Whirlpool washing machines and dryer, iron, ironing board, stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap and gas fired hot water and central heating boiler. |
| Living Rooms: |
30ft x 15ft downstairs sitting room. Large open fireplace and heavy exposed beams. 3 sofas. Library area and two armchairs. Hi-Fi, Sky TV, DVD and VCR. 15ft x 15ft upstairs sitting room. Log burning stove. 3 seater sofa. Two balconies overlooking pool. |
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15ft x 15ft dining room with large French windows to terrace and covered logia. Metal dining table and chairs for 8 people can be placed on the terrace.
Garage with table tennis table. BBQ area and large BBQ. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Towels and bed linen are provided. Pool and beach towels are not provided. Weekly linen change. A pool attendant will visit twice a week to maintain the pool and keep it sparkling clean. |
Notes on accommodation
Not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
All bedrooms have multi speed silent ceiling fans.
All windows are double glazed.
Bedroom and bathroom windows fitted with built-in insect screens.
Pool and beach towels not provided.
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
microwave |
| dishwasher |
washing machine |
tumble dryer |
iron/ironing board |
| satellite tv |
tv |
central heating |
room fans |
| barbecue |
private pool (for sole use of guests) |
Outside
Approached by a white gravel road. The house is in a private location and not overlooked. We own the 12 acres of land around the house, and a small Olive grove of 35 Olive trees which produce good quality extra virgin Olive oil.
Gravel drive with parking for 6 cars.
Front garden with flower bed and lawns. Large terrace with covered logia at side of house with French windows leading to the kitchen. Outside lighting for the terrace.
Large rear garden with covered terrace with double doors leading to the dining room. Outside lighting for the terrace. 30ft x 15ft x 4.5ft pool with wide steps at one end offering spectacular views down the valley to the horizon (see photo on page 2). 8 sun-loungers. Pool umbrella. Metal patio table and 8 chairs. BBQ area and BBQ.
Coast/Beach
Adriatic coastal resorts famed for their long sandy beaches are 50 minutes away. The pool is open from the 20th May to the 30th September.
Golf
Golf at Conero less than 1 hour away.
Skiing
Sibillini national park. 40 minutes drive.
Travel
Flights to Ancona, Pescara and Bologna by Ryanair from Stansted. Flight time 2 hours. Ancona 1.5 hours drive, Pescara 2 hours and Bolgna 3 hours from the property.
Distances
Sant' Angelo in Pontano, a typical fortified village, is a 5 minute drive from the house. There you will find three restaurants, a minimarket, chemist, bakery, butcher, ice cream parlour, bars and bank. Further afield is the picturesque town of Sarnano, with its perfectly preserved medieval centre. Sarnano also has a good weekly market and a thermal spa. Macerata is the nearest large town. It hosts a summer opera season, and has a wide range of shops. Assisi and Urbino are within 2 hours drive.
Further details
Horse riding, walking, quad biking, hang gliding, water sports and cycling are all available in the Sibillini National Park which is 40 minutes drive from the house. Information pack available on request. In the summer there are open air Opera festivals at the world famous Sferisterio opera house in Macerata just 40 minutes from the house. From June to August there are colourful and spectacular outdoor medieval pageants and numerous food fairs where you can taste local wines, olives, meats and specialities of the region. For more information visit the Le Marche Voyager website.
Booking notes
£300 deposit per week to confirm the booking. Full payment 8 weeks before arrival date. There is a £300 damages bond payable with the booking, which will be returned after the property has been inspected on the day of departure.
All payments by cheque or bank transfer. For booking and additional information please contact the owners.
Guest comments
We have just had the most wonderful holiday in your delightful villa. It exceeded all our expectations and we fell in love with the breathtaking scenery. A magnificent property in every detail. One of our best ever holidays. NN and family Surrey.
You have restored the villa beautifully and we had a fantastic time. I can honestly say it was one of the best villas we have rented. HW Kent.
What an absolutely super villa, beautifully restored, and such wonderful views - we enjoyed it so much! A delightful home from home. I'll certainly be recommending it to my friends. SW London.
I reluctantly enclose the keys to Casa San Michele. Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely house. An Italian idyll. We loved Le Marche. EK and family Suffolk.
We had a really super time chilling out by the pool and enjoyed days in the mountains biking and canoeing. We will stongly recommend your beautiful house to our friends.- JS and family Hertfordshire.
For booking and further information
John & Sarah Hawker
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1473 827289 (evenings after 6.00 pm)
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1473 823637 (daytime)
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7799 886617
or: (UK) + 44 (0)7799 886616
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