Large Villa With Private Pool Exclusive Separate Bedroom And Spectacular Views
Secluded And Peaceful Location, 30 Minutes To Sea And Mountains
Sleeps 12 (5 Bedrooms)
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The perfect venue for family holidays or groups of friends. Sleeping up to 12 in comfort CBF has hosted numerous large groups over the years with many returning for further holidays. A country road from the medieval cathedral town of Montalto delle Marche through a private avenue of walnut trees opens to the secluded grounds of Casa Bella Fonte. The villa sits high on the hillside, commanding unsurpassed views toward the sea. The deep blue Adriatic is defined by green rolling hills tipped by the many and varied medieval hilltowns of southern Marche. The 300 sm villa, 4 hectres of gardens and pool provide ample room for living, relaxing and exploring. For 2012 we have added an exclusive separate bedroom with stunning views perfect for a couple looking for a romantic getaway. 25 mins to the beach and 35 mins from the mountains. As our guest book reveals, CBF has provided many perfect holidays. Please visit our website, click on the link below for full details and many more pictures.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 4 September 2011 - 25 December 2011 | £1600 | - | ||
| 25 December 2011 - 21 July 2012 | £1600 | - | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 8 September 2012 | £1900 | - | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 20 July 2013 | £1600 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices quoted above are for groups of 9-12 guests
for smaller groups of up to 8 guests we offer reduced rates of:
09/09/2011 - 21/07/2012 £1300 pw.
21/07/2012 - 08/09/2012 full price only.
08/09/2012 - 31/12/2012 £1300 pw.
10% reduction on the second week of a two week booking.
Changeover day
Normally changeovers are on a Saturday but it may be possible to make alternative arrangements out of the high season. Contact us with your suggestions.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with king size double bed and en suite. Bedroom 2 with king size double bed and en suite. Bedroom 3 with king size double and 3/4 sofabed. Bedroom 4 with 4 single beds. Bedroom 5 separate building with outside en suite. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite to bedroom 1 with shower, wc and basin. En-suite to bedroom 2 with shower, wc and basin. Family bathroom with shower, wc and basin. Pool shower room with shower and wc and basin. outside en-suite for separate bedroom. |
| Kitchen: | 5 ring Smeg gas cooker, two fridge freezers, dishwasher, double ceramic sinks. The large kitchen is very well equipped with ample storage and original features making cooking in a joy. just outside lies a large herb garden for authentic Italian flavours. |
| Utility Room: | Bosh washing machine. Iron and ironing board. double doors from the utility room lead to a south facing patio with a washing line. |
| Living Rooms: | The main living area is a huge 12 x 5 meter lounge and dining room with large wood burning stove, HiFi and picture window with stunning views across the valley. The second lounge is equipped with ample seating a wood burning stove, TV, DVD and games table |
| Other: | Our library is stocked with over a thousand books for all tastes, to see the full library catalogue including films and music visit out website. The library is decorated with artefacts from around the world so unwind with a good book in cosy surroundings. |
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House towels, pool towels and bedlinen are all included. For guests staying longer than a week the house can be cleaned after the end of each week and the bedlinen can be changed after a week (price on application). |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board tv telephone internet access room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Casa Bella Fonte has been lovingly restored and offers spacious accommodation, perfect for those who are looking for a facility that can accommodate an extended family or groups of friends or families. The villa is secluded but not isolated and offers fantastic views yet is only 2 mins drive or a short walk from Montalto. The amenities in town provide all you will need during your stay. We are attempting to make the house as environmentally low impact as possible. We have two solar water heaters to supplement an immersion tank. Our toilets are the normal flushing type but toilet waste is treated in an ecological composting system imported from Sweden - the first in Italy. Recycling bins are provided including a compost bin for waste foodstuffs. We can’t produce our own electricity yet be we are looking in to it. Wood burners provide carbon neutral heating. Please visit our website for full details of all aspects of the property, information or the local region and loads of photographs
Accessibility
While the house has not been converted for wheelchair access this should not be a problem as there is a room downstairs that has a sofa bed and there is an outside shower room with toilet. The pool does not have wheelchair rails. If you are interested in renting and need more information on disabled access please let us know.
Outside
The spacious patios around the house provide ample space for eating outside. The patio is accessed directly from the kitchen and rear doors and is shaded with a tiled roof. There is a pool lounge area for relaxation after your swim, sunbathing or relaxing with a page turner from the library. The 10x6m pool has 2 inbuilt sets of stairs and dramatic lighting for your evening dip. We have pool loungers and wooden outdoor seating and tables for alfresco dining. The pool shower room is built onto the side of the house, the timber framed design, bamboo screens and flourishing plants provide an exotic setting for your pre and post swim showers. Large lawns surround the house and lead to huge tracts of unspoilt lands where a wide variety of wildlife have been spotted including wild boar, deer, badgers, black squirrels, polecats, geckos, frogs, toads, foxes, a range of native and migratory birds including buzzards, falcons and eagles and magical spring evenings are illuminated by fireflies.
Coast/Beach
The pleasant town of Grottammare offers the rare luxury of a free beach in an Italian seaside town just 25 minutes drive from the house. The free beach is surrounded by palm trees with free showers and a drinking fountain within easy walk of the town center. The beach is clean and sandy, the sea is safe and warm and shallow and sandy underfoot. A short walk takes you to the center of town. There are many other free beaches and plenty of private ones up and down this stretch of the Adriatic.
Golf
The Conero Golf Club is located at 5 minutes from the center of Sirolo, along the direction of the Autostrada A14 around 75 mins drive. The club has two paths. The 18 championship holes (a par 72 5.969mt long), and a wide zone at the bottom of a valley -with water obstacles and differences in height, create the perfect scenario for situations always different. The second path 'Executive' (9 holes par 29 1.408mt long), is ideal both for the newbees and those who want to perfect the short game. For practicing, the driving range with partially covered positions and a wide putting green.
Skiing
There are a number of ski resorts in the Sibillini mountains. The nearest is around 40 minutes from the house.
Travel
Flying to Ancona or Pescara airports via Ryanair from Stanstead airport are the quickest routes. Montalto halfway between these two airports and travel time by motorway is around 1 hour 15 minutes from either. Rome and Bolonga are both around 2.5 hours drive from the house. Other airports close by are Rimini and Perugia. This a rural area and while it is possible to walk to the local amenities there is little in the way of public transport so get the most of your holiday a car is recommended.
Distances
A short walk or 2 minute drive from the house brings you to the town of Montalto. Montalto is the ideal holiday destination for travelers to the Marche offering as it does a taste of real Italy. 25 minutes from the Adriatic beaches to the east and 35 minutes to the Sibillini mountains to the west, with the cities of Ascoli Picena 30 minutes to the south and Macerata 45 minutes to the north and plenty more towns in between, the situation is ideal for those wishing to explore the region.
Further details
Included in your holiday is a complementary Welcome Pack comprising: Milk, juice, Sugar, Bread, Olive oil, Butter, Jam, Coffee, Ham, cheese, Pasta, Rice, Eggs, Crisps, Salt, bottled water, beer and a Bottle of Prosecco
If you intend to eat out on the night you arrive we are happy to book a table at a local restaurant/pizzeria for you.
The cathedral of Montalto delle Marche was built by Pope Sisto V. It is one of a number of majestic religious and historic buildings in the area. Almost every town has at least one outstanding feature and the regeneration of the region over the last ten years or so has seen a sensitive restoration of many town and their treasures to their former glory. If you are house hunting we can offer guests the benefit of our experience, we have bought two very different houses in the region over the last few years and would be pleased to give free advice to those booking the house.
Most general supplies can be brought locally, though slightly more expensive than the large superstores you will not have to spend hours or pay for petrol getting there, you will be supporting the local economy, the food is fresher and you will see friendly faces. In Montalto you will find, Greengrocer, Small supermarket, 4 bars, post office, chemist, take-away pizza, gift shop, art goods, maps and postcard shop, fresh pasta shop, pastry shop, hardware store, 2 butchers (cheese), fish shop (fresh and frozen), antiques, boutique, opticians, Bank, museum, ATM, Petrol station, Garage, there is a very good supermarket in Patrongone (5 mins). The Quarto Vento pizzeria in Montalto (closed Monday) is our favourite local restaurant. It is very good for pizza (evenings only) and pasta and sometimes serves grilled meats, If you book you should be able to order a wonderful Friday fish lunch. There are a good number of other restaurants and eating places nearby please see the information in the house or visit our website for details.
Booking notes
We require a deposit of 25% of the rent on booking and the remainder within 8 weeks of the start date of the letting. There is a £300 breakage and cleaning deposit payable on booking. This deposit is fully refundable if the property is left in the condition in which it was found. Please visit our website for further details of booking procedure.
Guest comments
What a privilege to stay in such a wonderful house We have had a fun-packed two weeks; loved the herbs in the garden, and enjoyed several fabulous barbecues. In particular, we loved the style and design of the house – plenty large enough for two families, and a refreshing change from other “fitted out to a low budget” houses.
J&A UK
A wonderful house in a stunning setting with an excellent library! We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Casa Bella Fonte, wonderful designer chairs to sit in! We have enjoyed following your tips for places to visit and were grateful for your regular maintenance visits so we could ask lots of questions. Thank you again and we will definitely recommend you to all our friends.
M&J UK
We tried to think of some issues that could be good for other guests. As we told you this has probably been the best vacation ever for us, so there is nothing much to improve. We want to thank you for your friendliness and everything.
U&P K&E Finland
Owner profile
About the owner
Lynne and Rupert who live nearby part own and manage the property. We are trained designers, Lynne has taught Art for many years in the UK and Rupert until recently was head of a UK university Design course. We will be here to greet you and as we live just 5 minutes away, we can respond to any issues or enquiries you may have. We know the region well and can recommend local tours, restaurants, beaches and specialities. We have had many guests stay in Casa Bella Fonte over the years, please read our guest comments on this site (or more on our website) to get a feel for what visitors think of the villa and region. We look forward to meeting you. Lynne and Rupert
Year purchased: 2003
Why the owner chose a home in this location
After several years of looking for the perfect holiday home in Italy we think we have found it! We spent four years restoring the property and unlike many restorations most of the work was carried or overseen directly by ourselves. This has meant we have been able to add far more individuality and character than those properties where the design initiative has been given over to third parties. As trained designers ourselves we have been able to create accommodation that has both modern and traditional spaces. The large rooms accommodate the sensitive display of furniture from various eras and styles, including a number of design icons. The considered interior architecture & design has made spaces that have style without sterility; spaces good to look at and comfortable to live in.
Unique benefits of the property
We have holidayed in all Italy's regions but Le Marche has it all - beaches, mountains, beautiful countryside, delicious fare, stunning architecture, friendly locals, great art, fine wine and few tourists. Extensive lawns with mature walnut trees surround the villa overlooked by an orchard of cherry, apple, plum, nectarine and peach trees. Lynne is a keen gardener and has used her design skills to create garden spaces that offer a vibrant mix of herbs, shrubs, flowers and vegetables. Guests are welcome to help themselves to the herbs, aromatics, fruit and vegetables to provide the most authentic and fresh meals imaginable. Book your holiday with us and we honesty believe you will have a truly memorable time. see our website for more details.
For booking and further information
Property Ref IT552
Lynne Bozeat
Tel: (Italy) + 39 07 368 282 11/5
Mob: (Italy) + 39 3 395 393 253
Owners Website: Click here
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