Villa Filomena -

Villa Tuscany, Region Siena near Sovicille

Villa Filomena 6+2 persons

This beautiful Villa is a storical Country house in Tuscany used to be a farm house that belonged to an estate owned by a papal family. It is now a country home of an ancient Italian family. The setting is exceptional, along the open edge of a thick wood below a famous villa, that used to belong to a pope. The surrounding countryside is the outcome of architects' landascaping (Bernini's school), dating back to the end of the 16thcentury. Numerous trails will lead you through uncontaminated nature, statues, chapels and breathtaking views.

The Villa is situated in the midst of this lovely and naturally abundant Tuscan landscape. The handsome main house is accompanied by an adjacent dependance and together they form the property as a whole. All the buildings are typical Tuscan 'casa colonica' constructed of stones pulled from the fields, roofed with rustic beams holding clay tiles and finished with cotta floors. Low stone walls and crushed stone pathways link the buildings and gardens as they spread across a gentle hillside. The pool (7 x 12 meters) is set below the house, reached down stairs through a bank of perennials. There is room for plenty of furniture around the perimeter. Perched at one end - taking full advantage of the glorious view - is a pergola, surrounded by roses and vines, for escaping the summer sun and offering a striking view up to the house. Alternatively, an enormous spreading evergreen helm oak tree provides a perfect site for relaxation. The tennis court is down a path. Horses can be rented in the neighbourhood and mountain-bikes or motorbikes can be hired easily and delivered directly at the house.

Techical description of the Villa:
Guests: 6+2 persons

Main house

Ground level Entry hall with fireplace fronted by arm-chairs. An antique table along the back wall accommodates books, antiques and other objects. Living room: Formal living room with a Steinway piano, and three upholstered sofas covered in a flower-print, linen fabric with TV set. Kitchen: Spacious kitchen with wood cabinets and tiled counters, a large, round, wood table with rattan chairs seats eight. The kitchen is equipped with 4-burner gas stove, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, double sinks, dishwasher, blender and food processor . Stairs lead to 'great room'.

Garden level
Great room Casual living/dining room with double doors opening directly to the loggia. Very large, squared, wood table for 12 persons. Additional seating for at least 16 on two long built-in couches and side chairs with large coffee table. The room is furnished with an interesting collection of antiques, paintings and objects.

Loggia with high beamed ceiling and exceptional countryside view. Long simple table and 12 chairs for dining, plus sitting area for six. Table tennis

1 bathroomwith shower suitable for swimming pool dressing room

Upper level Sitting area, with a fireplace, glass-front bookshelf and handsome upholstered sofa with antique sitting chairs and TV.set .

1 Double bedroom with a romantic canopied bed (queen) and armoire. View to the ever green oak tree. Ensuite bathroom with bathtub and hand-held shower .
1 Double bedroom with single beds, that can not be combined, Chest of draws. Ensuite bathroom with a small bathtub with shower stall with tumbled marble finishes.
1 double bedroom with 2 single bed, that can not be combined with antique beds and furniture, also with windows facing the quiet Tuscan landscape.
1 bath room with bathtub with hand-held shower also finished with tumbled marble .

Dependance
Upper level : Independent entrance to upper level (short flight of stairs) has 1 double bedroom with double bed and a small shower room (enclosed stall shower) and separate WC with basin.
Ground Floor: 1 Double bedroom with 2 single beds, that can not be combined, with its own entrance from the garden. Antique beds and chest of draws, Ensuite bathroom (shower stall).

Tennis court -Five tennis racquets are left for use by guests -Table tennis- Steinway piano. Swimming Pool.

Excursions, cookery classes and events can be arranged on request (eg, cookery classes, tai-chi, ecc.).

Arrival dinner and additional cooking is available by advance arrangement. High chair and crib may be available on request; please inquire. Fans available for each bedroom.

basic information

Villa, Europa, Italy, Tuscany, Siena, the nearest town is Sovicille (5 km), one division (complete house or apartment) , 6 - 8 persons, complete living space of holiday accommodation 350 m², size of the gardens (if applicable) 120000 m², pool 12 x 7 metres

general information

year built 1500, renovated 1975, living area 350 m², largeness of the garden 120000 m²

general location

country side, height 350 metres

terms of costs

stay from saturday to saturday, at least 1 weeks, deposit requested, prices are exclusive all extra costs, there is a fix final cleaning fee, towels and bed-linen are included in the price, heating is calculated and billed according to use

segmentation

6 persons: normal allocation, 8 persons: maximum allocation, 2 double bedroom with double bed, 3 double bedroom with single bed, 3 bathroom with shower, tub and toilette, 3 bathroom with shower and toilette, 1 loggia, 1 separate kitchen, 1 dining room, 3 living room

furnishing

baby high chair, sat tv, heating, fireplace, oven, hairdryer, toaster, microwave, phone, washing machine, iron, ironing board, dishwasher, games, children's toys

furnishing outside

open parking place, barbecue, loggia, garden, private pool, tennis court, deckchairs, seating, umbrella

location

infrastructure

the next highway is Firenze Certosa (70 km) , next smaller highway without charge is Siena (12 km) , nearest beach 70 km distant , nearest golf-course is 20 km distant , nearest supermarket is 5 km distant , nearest restaurant is 5 km distant

possibilities in the area

cycling, mountainbiking, collect mushroms, horseback, jogging, hiking, golfing

institutions in the area

theater, museum, thermal baths, golf court, vinyards, historical buildings, hipodrom, cinema, horse farm, tennis court

predestined for

culture and relaxing, relaxing holiday, summer holiday, hiking holiday, golfing holdiay, gourmet and wine holiday, family holiday

services

additional cleaning service during the stay, cooking courses on request, bicycles for rent on the spot

special hints

keine Haustiere, long term rentals possible, private or hired car necessary, access via dirt-track road with potholes, suitable for groups

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additional costs and optional services

additional costs

Heating €.80,00 per day
Electricity,Telephone/internet are charged by consumption
Mandatory cleaning of 4 hrs/day, 5 days/week (about €10,00 per hour) plus final cleaning to be paid directly to maid.(€100,00)
Shopping , cooking services, additional cleaning available on request by separate payment. Food, beverages and consumables

A refundable security deposit of €1500 by cash is required upon arrival.