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House and Pergola-shaded Terrace
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Pool
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Aboca Cinque is a beautifully restored stone farmhouse is situated on the slopes of the Alpe della Luna in the unspoilt north-eastern corner of Tuscany, offering panoramic views of the upper Tiber Valley. The house is surrounded by a hectare of grounds with a large swimming pool, pool house and 3 outdoor seating areas. It is walking distance from one of the region's best restaurants and 10 minutes drive from the market town of Sansepolcro which offers all the amenities: supermarkets, small specialist shops, banks, restaurants, twice weekly market etc.
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House with Covered Terrace
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Kitchen
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Rental periods |
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| June - September 2008 |
£2500 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Changeover day
Saturdays: Arrivals between 4 and 8pm. Departures before 10am.
| Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: |
Bedroom 1 and 2 with double bed and en-suite.
Bedroom 3 with double bed.
Bedroom 4 with twin beds.
Bedroom 5 with twin beds with en-suite (on ground floor).
Annexe with double bedroom (not generally occupied). |
| Bathrooms: |
En-suite to bed 1 with bath, separate walk-in shower, double basins WC
En-suite to bed 2 with walk-in shower, basin, WC
Bathroom with walk-in shower, double basins, bidet, WC
En-suite to bed 5 with walk-in shower, basin, WC
Downstairs WC with basin |
| Kitchen: |
Well equipped eat-in kitchen with chestnut cabinets and granite work surfaces has large cooker, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. |
| Utility Room: |
Washing machine and tumble dryer. |
| Living Rooms: |
Sitting room with TV, VCR and CD stereo. Dining room. Study/hall. |
| Other: |
Annex bathroom with shower and WC for pool. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Linen and towels are included and changed weekly. House is cleaned weekly, additional cleaning by arrangement. |
Notes on accommodation
House has been recently restored in traditional materials to the highest specifications with barrel vaulted or exposed beam and tile ceilings. The house is elegantly decorated with traditional antique or reproduction furnishings, including handmade wrought iron beds in most bedrooms. The living rooms and one bedroom are on the ground floor, other bedrooms on the first floor are reached by a interior stone staircase. There is an annex close to the main house.
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
dishwasher |
| washing machine |
tumble dryer |
iron/ironing board |
satellite tv |
| telephone |
central heating |
cot |
high chair |
| barbecue |
private pool (for sole use of guests) |
pool heating |
Outside
There are gardens of one hectare with lawns, fruit trees, a newly-planted olive grove and a 12x5m solar heated pool. The pool has a stone terrace with stunning views. It is equipped with sun loungers and umbrella. There are 2 further terraces. The annex dining terrace with marble-topped table seating 10 and the kitchen terrace with small wooden table and chairs shaded by a flower-covered pergola.
Coast/Beach
The Adriatic coast, with beaches at Rimini and Riccione, is about 90 mins drive away.
Travel
Nearest airports are Perugia 45 mins, Bologna-Forli 75 mins, Florence 1.5 hrs, Bologna 2 hrs, Pisa 2hrs, Rome (Ciampino) 2.5 hrs.
Distances
Sansepolcro 7km (10 min), Florence 100km (90 min), Siena 100km (90 min), Rome 260km (180 min), Arezzo 38km (40 min), Perugia 70km (45 min), Assisi 80km (70 min), Gubbio 60km (80 min), Cortona 50km (60 min), Urbino 63km (80 min), Rimini 90km (120 min).
Further details
The house is situated among oak and chestnut woods on the slopes of the Alpe della Luna (Mountains of the Moon). There are numerous footpaths through the national park which can be accessed directly from the house. Nearby, Sansepolcro is the birthplace of Piero della Francesca, many of his best works may be seen in the Museo Civico, as well as in the museums of Monterchi, Urbino and Arezzo. Further afield there are the delights of the region's many medieval hill towns and villages, such as Anghiari and Cortona. St Francis has many local connections; his long-time home La Verna and Assisi itself are close by. The splendours of Siena and Florence are within reach for a day's sightseeing. Sansepolcro has supermarkets, specialist food shops, banks, bars, restaurants, a market on Tuesdays and Saturdays, excellent clothes shops. Take part in the evening ritual 'la passegiata,' when the whole town comes out to stroll along the main street.
Booking notes
A deposit of 30% is required on booking, the balance 8 weeks before the commencement of rental.
For booking and further information
Sally Forrest
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7951 113069
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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