Casale Del Gabbiano
This magnificent property, is ideal for families, or large groups of friends travelling together and wish to be located with a wide range of towns and villages, sporting facilities within easy reach. Private tennis court. Close to Cortona, the setting for the book ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ by Frances Mayes, Casale del Gabbiano is located amongst beautifully maintained gardens with maritime pines, cypress trees and very extensive lawns. The property is decorated and furnished to the very highest standards in a contemporary country style, whilst retaining a wonderful Tuscan atmosphere. On the ground floor level the sitting room with fireplace and French windows opens to the lawned gardens. There is also a large and stylish kitchen with dining area, equipped to the very highest standards, with dark granite work surfaces and high quality kitchen appliances. There are four bedrooms with en suite bathrooms on the first floor, furnished with wooden or wrought iron beds, pretty covers and with panoramic views out over the gardens.
The spacious master double bedroom has triple aspect views and outside steps down to the garden. Approximately 20m from the main farmhouse, is a separate self-contained single storey farmhouse. Accommodation has been furnished to the same extremely high specifications and comprises two double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms sharing two shower rooms, a kitchen, sitting room and dining room. The guesthouse offers comfortable accommodation in its own right and is ideal for two additional families, with other party members in the main house. The extensive lawned gardens lead gently to the large swimming pool set into a wide terracotta terrace and with smart wooden sunbeds and a changing room. From the house and the pool area there are glorious uninterrupted views of the rolling hills, cornfields, cypress trees and woodland of this most attractive part of southern Tuscany.
Accomodation
GROUND FLOOR
- Sitting room with fireplace and French windows to gardens
- Kitchen with dining area and French windows to garden
- Cloakroom
FIRST FLOOR
- 2 Twin bedrooms with bathrooms en suite
- Double bedroom with shower room
- Master double bedroom with bathroom en suite, and steps down to the garden
GUEST ANNEXE (OUTSIDE ACCESS)
- Dining room
- Kitchen
- Sitting room
- 2 Twin bedrooms
- 2 Double bedrooms
- 2 Shower rooms
Facilities
PRIVATE POOL
14m x 7m with changing room and WC.
The pool is open from end of May until beginning of October. Outside these dates, the pool can be opened on request for an extra charge.
FACILITIES
Washing machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Satellite TV, DVD player, CD player, Telephone, PC with WiFi, Heating (metered), Built-in barbecue
TENNIS
Private tennis court
Services
CHILD FACILITIES
A complimentary travel cot and a high chair available on request.
FOOD HAMPERS
An upgraded food hamper is available on request. It must be ordered in the UK pre departure and paid for locally. Please ask for details.
COOK SERVICE
A local cook can provide meals at this villa. Cooks are available on request, and do need to be booked well in advance to avoid disappointment. Please ask for details.
MAID SERVICE
3 hours 6 days a week. Extra hours on request, payable locally
Facts
AMENITIES
Local shopping Centoia 1.5km, Sailing, cafes, restaurants Castiglione del Lago 4km
PLACES OF INTEREST
Montepulciano 15km, Pienza 25km, Arezzo 40km, Montalcino & Perugia 50km Siena 70km
AIRPORTS
Florence 120km, Rome 200km, Pisa 210km
Price
from £4,495
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