Italy (1523) Tuscany Inland (419) Arezzo area (15)

Tuscany; near Arezzo [12 miles]; 3 miles to nearby village

Castello Semontini

sleeps up to: 22

There is a long driveway, lined with centuries-old cypress trees, leading up to Castello Semontini, first built in the Middle Ages, then extended during the renaissance into an aristocratic residence, and lying in a panoramic position with its private chapel. It is shown on the map of Valdichiana drawn by Leonardo da Vinci in 1503. It has belonged to the same family for centuries and lies at the centre of a large estate where they produce Chianti wine and olive oil which you can buy direct from the farm. It has recently been carefully renovated, preserving the original rooms just as they have always been, with antique furniture, large 17th century stone fireplaces, splendid floors made in terracotta, stone and marble; it is however equipped with every modern convenience: central heating, internet connection, satellite TV, laundry service. The garden, which overlooks the valley, is surrounded by centuries-old trees, and on the stone panoramic terrace they have built a 16x6m swimming pool with a roman staircase lined with mosaic with 2 bathroom/dressing rooms, and next to it is also a hydromassage pool (3.5x2.5 m). From here you also access the gymnasium and sauna. All of the terrace at night is lit up by large wrought-iron lamps. The castello is 5 kms from the nearest village where there are excellent restaurants, and 6 kms from the A1 motorway exit, which places it in a central position for reaching, in less than an hour, all of the most interesting places to see such as Florence, Arezzo, Cortona, Siena, Montepulciano, Perugia; Rome is just an hour and a half away. The staff who look after the castello live in an independent apartment at the rear. Nearest town: Arezzo Distance: 20 km 700 m² - Sleeps 22 - 11 bedrooms Ground Floor: entrance; dining-room with corner kitchen, large dining-table for 22 people, direct access to the garden via a large glass wrought-iron door opposite the large gazebo, with another large table for 22 people for dining outside; 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom with bath-tub; living-room with large stone fireplace, satellite-TV and direct access to the garden; main kitchen with access also from outside (with oven, large refridgerator, microwave oven, dishwasher and american coffee maker); 1 double bedroom with bathroom with shower and access to the rear garden. First Floor: living-room with large stone fireplace, satellite-TV and access to the balcony, complete kitchen, 1 double bedroom with bathroom with shower. Second Floor: 1 large double bedroom with 3 windows, 1 large bathroom with bathtub; 1 twin bedroom with bathroom with shower and independent access from the outside; 1 double bedroom with bathroom with shower and satellite-TV; 1 small kitchen for breakfasts; 1 twin bedroom with bathroom with bath-tub, satellite-TV and exit onto the panoramic terrace under the tower; 1 large bedroom with 2 double beds with bathroom with shower and wardrobe cabin. (The first and second floors have air-conditioning). ANNEX (ACCESS ONLY FROM OUTSIDE) Ground Floor: living-room with satellite-TV; complete corner kitchen, access to the garden where there is another gazebo; 1 double bedroom with bathroom with shower. First Floor: 1 double bedroom with satellite-TV and bathroom with bath-tub; 1 twin bedroom with satellite-TV and bathroom with bathtub and shower. The annex is equipped with air-conditioning on both floors. ** This is a private, independent villa, but prices and surface area change according to the number of people.

Sleeps up to   22 Bedrooms   11 Baths   11 Pool   private Air conditioning   yes		typical pricing (per week) May 29, 2010 — June 4, 2010   $13790 Pricing for all other times of year on request. Prices are subject to change; call us to confirm current pricing.