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| Luxury Tuscan Villa - Spacious, independent on 2 floors own garden and views (2 br + large bath wi tub/shower). Near Florence/ Siena/ Arezzo |
The Casa Colonica at Il POGGIOLO is available for short term stays (1 week to 3 months) and for home exchanges. There is also a second unit (3 br) on the property please see our website: www.poggiolotuscany.com .
The CASA COLONICA is a large and independent dowager apartment on two floors that sleeps 4+1 (2 bedroom + 1 bathroom). It was fully renovated in 2006 and features a fully equipped, eat-in kitchen, a living/dining room with antique table and comfortable reading chairs, a huge bathroom with tub/shower, modern appliances, and other amenities such as a sitting room with SatTV/DVD, wireless internet, garden areas (with garden furniture and hill views), and a parking lot (also with a view!). Decorated with antiques and traditional furniture. Guidebooks, cookbooks, recreational reading, games. As the home measures ca. 130 sqm/ 1400 sq.ft (plus an over 200 sqm garden) there is plenty of room to spread out. If you have more visitors than the Casa Colonica can accomodate, the other apartment on the property can be rented at a reduced rate. Convenient for families... and family reunions!
RATES vary depending on length of stay and number of guests. 2012 prices: €1000/week for 2 + € 75/week each additional guest up to 4 people. € 50/ setup fee for extra cot/crib Everything included (utilities, bed and bath linens, final cleaning) Discounts each consecutive week, with weekly change linens and cleaning service included. Please inquire about special rates for longer stays. Sabbatical stays maximum 3 months.
LOCATION: Il Poggiolo is 15 min. from the Valdarno exit on the A-1 highway, and only 30 to 45 min. from Florence, Siena and Arezzo. As it is in the countryside, a car is necessary. The local train from Montevarchi reaches downtown Florence in a convenient 35 minutes (the owners commute to work). Arezzo is reachable by car or train (as are also Pisa and Bologna, Rome, Cortona and Orvieto). Siena is best reached by car. A perfect base to explore Tuscan hill towns, both in the lesser known Valdarno and in the celebrated Chianti region. Excellent quality of life in this truly Tuscan area with good local services, charming villages, gourmet food markets, excellent wines and restaurants, thermal spas, country walks and serious trekking.
No pets or smoking (inside) please - allergy controlled environment.
The owners are both academics. |
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Property Location: |
Street Address
Il Poggiolo 79
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City
Mercatale Valdarno |
Postal Code - State or Province
52020
Arezzo |
Country
Italy |
Cities Nearby
Montevarchi, Florence, Siena, Arezzo |
Neighborhood Keywords
countryside, vinyards, olive groves, hills |
Closest University
Università degli Studi di Firenze |
University nearby
European University Institute, Syracuse University, New York University at Villa la Pietra, Georgetown University at Villa le Balze, Villa i Tatti |
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Availability: (Month/Day/Year) |
| Available from Saturday, December 10, 2011 until Saturday, January 14, 2012 |
| Available from Saturday, March 31, 2012 until Saturday, November 03, 2012 |
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Minimum Stay
1
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Flexibles With Dates
Yes |
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Rental Price: |
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EUR 1000 Weekly |
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Rent Negotiable
No |
Utilities Included
Yes |
Cleaning Services Included
Some |
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Open to any Destinations?
No
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Anywhere near sea |
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State or Province
MA
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Greece |
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France |
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Spain |
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Basics: |
Number of Bedrooms
2 |
Number of Bathrooms
1 |
Number of Offices
0 |
Surface Size
130 Sq. Meters |
Suited for
4 people |
Property Type
Cottage or Country Home |
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Additional Info: |
| Writing Retreat, Architectural Gem, Historical Home, Holiday Term, Short Term, Furnished |
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Amenities: |
| Baby Furniture, Modern Kitchen, Dishwasher, Washer, Garden, High Speed Internet, Wireless Network, TV, Stairs, Reserved Parking |
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Rules: |
Kid Friendly
Yes |
Small Children Safe
Yes |
Smoke Free
Yes |
Pets Welcome
No |
Car Available
No |
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Surroundings: |
| Rural, Near Woods, Near Mountains |
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Will tenant perform housesitting duties?
No |
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Last Updated: |
| Friday, November 25, 2011 |
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