| Date post: | 25-May-2015 |
| Category: |
Travel |
| Upload: | villagetaways |
| View: | 63 times |
| Download: | 0 times |
2. Villa 915 Fact Sheet(c) VillaGetaways.com www.villagetaways.com/italy/tuscany-915.html 3. Villa 915 Fact SheetVILLA DESCRIPTIONVILLA 915 IN TUSCANY, ITALY(c) VillaGetaways.com www.villagetaways.com/italy/tuscany-915.html 4. Villa 915 Fact SheetSituated in the heart of Tuscany, between Siena and Florence. This villa, owned for centuries by anItalian Aristocratic Family, is encircled by spectacular gardens, offering breath taking views of thesurrounding countryside. Dating back to 1400, additional construction was added between 1700 -1800. The whole structure was restructured with loving care during 1996 - 1997.After tens years renovation of the entire estate, this superb villa is finally ready to be experienced.Renovations included the reconfiguration of the interior to provide ensuite accommodation in everybedroom, and the inclusion of air conditioning in both bedrooms and gathering rooms. The alreadycommodious Villa can be supplemented by several ensuite bedrooms of the same standard, but inseparate buildings, to accommodate groups of up to 31. There is no other villa for this number ofpeople of such uniformly high standards for rent in Tuscany. This is truly a property with the higheststandards.THE GARDENSThe Villa is reached through an iron gate at the end of a long row of cypress trees. The impeccablecondition of each and every building and garden is immediately evident. The main structure, started inthe 1300s and then added to and changed at the end of the 1800s, rises majestically as the focal pointof a pleasant courtyard ringed with additional accommodations for guests and staff. A fresh coat ofbutter colored paint has been applied to all the buildings.The gardens, patios and recreational facilities are all carefully designed to provide maximum privacyfrom the house and make full use of the lovely views.The open car park is located out of sight next to the tennis court. A garden of 1 1/2 hectaresimmediately surrounds the house with fruit trees, flowering shrubs, roses, flowering vines and cypresstrees. There are characteristic views of green-covered hills, olive groves and vineyards from virtuallyevery vantage point on the property. Following around to the south facade, a broad paved patio, withbarbeque, is furnished with iron tables and chairs for 36 people and can be arranged to suit the size andconfiguration of each group. Retractable awnings provide shade when needed. Five mountain bikes areavailable for clients use -- a particularly amiable way to go to Pievescuola. A croquet lawn is alsoavailable for everyones amusement.(c) VillaGetaways.comwww.villagetaways.com/italy/tuscany-915.html 5. Villa 915 Fact SheetPOOL AREAA spacious outdoor lounge where you can relax for your aperitifs or refreshments, open on two sidesand fully furnished with teak tables and chairs plus comfortable couches, is set just above the vanishing-edge pool (16 x 8 meters). A canvas-covered pergola provides shade poolside. A jacuzzi is being addedsince 2003. There are changing rooms and bathrooms, plus an outdoor shower (cold only), in anadjacent renovated dependence. This same structure includes a newly constructed sauna. The tenniscourt is set below.MAIN VILLADivided into: For 25 person divided into 13 bedrooms: 1 single 2 twin bedrooms 6 double bedrooms4 suites (1 with jacuzzi)GARDEN LEVELA vast living room, the cantinone, in an apple green and velvet-red color scheme with several sittingareas, is all furnished with handsomely upholstered couches, antique sideboards and table lamps. Thecotta floor is softened with tapestry rugs, and several cleverly placed floor windows offer tantalizingviews of the Cantina below. The walls are hung with oil paintings. The arched ceilings remain bareterra-cotta. Even in summer, this room remains a cool oasis, rarely needing the air conditioning. Thereis also a CD player and karaoke machine.Three separate but adjoining dining rooms, accommodating 31 people at round tables set under thevaulted stone ceilings, fill the adjacent rooms. These have been designed so that smaller groups can stillfeel comfortable eating family-style. Each room opens through arched glass double doors to the southpatio.Main kitchen, designed for professional cooks, is also open to guests throughout the day for thepreparation of food as they choose.Spacious suite with private entrance, off garden or through Cantinore, to large living room with several(c) VillaGetaways.com www.villagetaways.com/italy/tuscany-915.html 6. Villa 915 Fact Sheethandsome paintings, fabric-draped tables and sunflower yellow couch. A door leads to a doublebedroom (queen) with restored antique iron bed, traditional to Tuscany, finished in red cotton andclosed off from adjacent sitting area by means of red and gold plaid drapes. Two white-tiled bathrooms(tub with wall-mounted shower, partition in each) with views of the countryside.PIANO NOBILEThe main entrance to the private rooms of the house, is up a short staircase from the courtyard. Theelegant, refined taste of the owners, who have decorated the house themselves, is immediately evidentin the freshly upholstered couches, refurbished antique chairs, fabric-draped side tables, all in a goldand green color palette. A Venetian-glass front alcove houses a collection of porcelains. The walls here,as throughout the house, are newly painted and hung with an extensive collection of oils, engravingsand prints.The sitting room for television (wall-mounted liquid crystal display, satellite, DVD, VCR, Play Station),also finished in a gold and green palette, includes comfortable couches with small antique coffee tableand large antique desk for writing. Two windows overlook the courtyard. Cotta floors with area rugs.Fully restored chapel with frescoes on all walls and a painting of the Madonna and Child over the altar.Delightful single bedroom has been named cavallo for the horse prints on the walls, window lampshades and other objects. Lovely countryside view. Large tiled ensuite bath (tub with hand-heldshower, no curtain).Expansive suite in greens, under cassettone ceiling. Sitting room with love seat, glass-topped coffeetable and oversize antique armoire separated from double bedroom (queen) by green and coral plaiddrapes. Antique restored iron bed on cotta floor. Various prints depict hunting scenes. Three windowsopen to south-facing a view of tree-covered hills. Ensuite coral bath (tub with wall-mounted shower andpartial partition).(c) VillaGetaways.com www.villagetaways.com/italy/tuscany-915.html 7. Villa 915 Fact SheetCheerful double bedroom (king), called limonaia for the bright lemon pattern on the linens, drapesand various objects around the room. Fabric draped antique bed has been completely restored. Largecloset. White tiled ensuite bath (tub with wall-mounted shower and curtain). There are a couple ofsteps up and down from the door to the bed and bath.Elegant double bedroom (queen), the rose suite, with a lovely ensemble of antique furnitureincluding a romantic canopied bed, all finished in a rose and yellow print chintz. Dresser, closet anddressing table under a cassettone ceiling. Ensuite bath (tub with wall-mounted shower, partial glasspartition).PIANO NOBILE - NORTH WINGPale and lovely double bedroom (king) affrascati, meaning the walls and ceilings are covered withfrescoes from the turn of the century and fully restored. Antique iron bed and pink and white ensuitebath (enclosed shower stall).Bright double bedroom (king) with restored antique iron bed complete with sitting area, all finished ina heavy coral-colored cotton. TV. Large ensuite bath (massage tub with hand-held shower, no curtain)with inset sinks in marble counter, and south-facing window. Cotta tiled floor and area rug.Full bath (tub with hand-held shower, no curtain), finished in green and white tiles, used as a guest bathfor those in the TV room or on the terrace.Large terrace furnished with teak dining tables and built-in benches. This terrace makes an especiallydelightful place for taking breakfast (up to 12 people), and is often where the staff serves drinks andhors doeuvres. The views of the countryside are lovely.FIRST FLOOR(c) VillaGetaways.com www.villagetaways.com/italy/tuscany-915.html 8. Villa 915 Fact SheetSpacious and elegant double bedroom (twins cannot combine). Black iron Tuscan beds have beencompletely restored, under high ceiling. The red and gold fabrics, antique armoire and antique dresseradd to the refinement of the room. Ensuite bath (tub with wall-mounted shower, partial partition)finished in white tile with yellow and green accents.Central sitting room, spacious and elegantly furnished with antique wood-framed couch finished inblue damask, antique gilt-framed mirror and samovar. Opens to delightful, large balcony with views ofthe garden, adjacent buildings and countryside beyond. The walls are original stenciled in gold ongold in a stylized fleur-de-lis design, and duplicated on a newly constructed marble-framed decorativefireplace.Pretty, feminine Pompeian double bedroom (queen) with draped bed in peach tones. Hardwood floorwith tapestry rug. Antique painted dresser and armoire. Delightful, oversized romantic ensuite bathwith claw-foot tub (with shower attachment and curtain) set in middle of the room and a drapeddressing table in the corner. Two large windows in the bathroom alone.Private vestibule leads to elegant, large double bedroom (king) in gold which enjoys both east- andwest-facing windows and, as on the top floors, the views are especially expansive. Very large ensuitebath (tub with hand-held shower, curtain), which was originally a kitchen.FIRST FLOOR - NORTH WINGCool and pleasant double bedroom (queen), azzure, with restored iron bed draped in white linen andfinished with fresh white cotton spread. Blue and white color scheme taken from handsome frescoedceiling. Hardwood floor, armoire and dresser. Blue and white ensuite bath (enclosed shower stall).Pretty double bedroom (queen) very nicely finished in soft greens and peach tones with lovely wovenspread on iron bed. Armoire and dresser, decoratively painted, to fit with style of tapestry rug and bedcovers. Ensuite bath (tub with hand-held shower, curtain) with travertine counter.Private suite of two rooms occupying the end of the hall comprises the Popes room, a doublebedroom (twins cannot combine) in sophisticated beige/coral damask stripe with a wonderful oil of aPope. Across the frescoed hall, depicting the town of Gallina and the Villa as it looked at the turn of the(c) VillaGetaways.comwww.villagetaways.com/italy/tuscany-915.html 9. Villa 915 Fact Sheetcentury, is the private bath (tub with hand-held shower, partial partition).IL GRANAIOThe lower level of the house has been restored but the ancient olive press, originally powered by oxen,remains. Beyond is the large billiard room, with a beautiful, full-size antique pool table. The Cantina isset in two small round rooms, and includes wine of the house. This museum-like series of rooms, setwith various interesting artifacts from the estates agricultural past, is also reached by a separate gatedentrance and gravel drive.DEPENDENCE3 double bedrooms (1 with jacuzzi)Private entrance directly from courtyard into elegant double bedroom (king), named traforato for theopen brick work characteristic of a fienile or hay barn. The sitting area, with couch, TV and severallovely works of art, opens directly to the courtyard. Spacious bedroom with draped bed, plenty of roomfor clothes storage, with windows over the courtyard and quiet side lawn. Ensuite bath (oversizedjacuzzi tub with hand-held shower, double sinks).Small vestibule leads to staircase and the first floor. A small frigo is set at the top of the stairs for use byguests. Two lovely double bedrooms (queens) each with restored antique beds and finished in a brightyellow/green fabric. Each bath is ensuite (one with wall-mounted shower and curtain, the other withshower stall).OWNERS QUARTERSOwners Quarters apartment can also be rented for an additional four people, please inquire. Thisapartment is composed of one suite room and one bedroom both with ensuite bathroom.FACILITIES RECEPTION: on the courtyard with computer for internet , telephone and staff for assistance(c) VillaGetaways.comwww.villagetaways.com/italy/tuscany-915.html 10. Villa 915 Fact SheetTENNIS COURTSWIMMING POOL + JACUZZISAUNACROQUET LAWNFLAT TV WITH SATELLITE ON MAIN TV ROOM 5 TV WITH SATELLITE ONBEDROOMSVIDEORECORDERPLAYSTATION 2KARAOKEBILIARD5 MOUNTAIN BIKESCENTRAL HEATINGAIR-CONDITIONINGELECTRICITY INTERNET & FAX SERVICE (TO BE BILLED TO INDIVIDUAL ROOMS)SMALL PLANES AND HELICOPTERSLAND NEAR BY(2KM)EXCLUSIONS OR ON REQUESTTELEPHONE & FAX BILLINGCHEF EURO 150 PER DAYCLEANING SOAPFOOD AND DRINKS TO BE PAID IN EURO UPON PRESENTATION OF THE SHOPPINGRECEIPTS ON DAILY BASIS.MOST IMPORTANT TUSCAN WINES FROM THE CELLARPRIVATE LAUNDRY AND EXTRA LAUNDRYTOURS IN THE MOST IMPORTANT WINE REGENTS IN MONTALCINO WITH LUNCHAND WINE TASTING - WINE TASTING ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE VILLA3 LUXURY SPEED BOAT FOR FULL DAY EXCURSION TO MONTE ARGENTARIOThe owners also make available three Itama power boats for up to 17 people (including crew, gasoline,food and wine) leaving from Porto Ercole on the coast of Argentario. The seaside is an hour and a half(c) VillaGetaways.com www.villagetaways.com/italy/tuscany-915.html 11. Villa 915 Fact Sheetdrive from the Villa but well worth the visit for the glorious ocean swimming, fantastic seafood anddramatic shoreline views. TOUR ON MOUNTAIN BIKE ORCHESTRA MASSAGE SERVICE FIREWORKS SERVICE HOLIDAY PACKAGE USD 5,500 PER PERSON (MIN.24 MAX 32 PERSON) STAFF 1 MAITRE 5/6 MAIDS COOK (UPON REQUEST)STAFF WORKING HOURS (ARE EXPECTED TO RESPECT PRESET WORKING HOURS)FROM 8:30 A.M. UNTIL AFTER DINNER. THEY SHOULD HAVE 2 HOURS BREAK DURINGTHE DAY. STAFF IS INCLUDED FOR BREAKFAST AND FOR DINNER. DURING THE DAY. IFBREAKFAST AND 2 MEALS ARE REQUIRED ON THE DAY A STAFF OVERTIME CHARGE OFEURO 150 WILL BE ADDED. STAFF IS TRAINED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OFSERVICE.GENERAL INFORMATION Saturday - Saturday stay min. one week. Arrival after 4p.m. Departurebefore 11a.m.Linens are changed weekly. All bedrooms have ample clothes storage in dressers plus an armoire orbuilt-in cupboard, as well as their own safe and phone extension connected to switchboard. Themattresses are new and comfortably firm. Five TVs are available for use in bedrooms; all have access tosatellite service.Dinner should be planned at approximately 8:30 PM.Lunch service is E. 155.00 per meal. All food and wine is charged separately, receipts will bepresented and are to be paid daily.(c) VillaGetaways.comwww.villagetaways.com/italy/tuscany-915.html 12. Villa 915 Fact SheetThe Villa stocks a good selection of Tuscan and Umbrian wines and will purchase specific labels at theclients request. Staff alternates time off of one day per week, per person.Smaller groups will not have access to the Dependence. Owners Quarters apartment can also berented for an additional four people; please inquire.Customized excursions and events can also be arranged, as well as high-speed boat rentals; pleaseinquire. Nearest towns Pievescuola, Colle Val dElsa: 10 - 15 mins. Siena: 20 mins. Pisa Airport: 11/2 hrs. Florence: 40 mins.The Villa is available from April to November(c) VillaGetaways.comwww.villagetaways.com/italy/tuscany-915.html
