Tuscany luxury 5 bedroom villa

Description from the manager

Villa Paradiso is a luxurious Tuscan villa. Beautiful and elegantly furnished, the 5 bedroom villa is set in 12 acres of parkland just 2.5 km from the beautiful city of Arezzo in Tuscany. The house enjoys stunning views over the open countryside to the city itself. The property has a private swimming pool set 100 metres from the villa as well as a tennis court. The gardens were designed by the world famous Florentine landscape designer, Pietro Porcinai who is renowned as one of the most outstanding Italian landscape architects of the twentieth century. The park has numerous paths allowing you to enjoy them to the fullest. There is even an ope...n air theatre. The swimming pool is open from the end of April to October and measures 6m x 12m with the depth varying from 1.8 to 3.0 metres. The villa itself has been split into 2 symmetrical wings divided by a central loggia. The owners live in the north wing, however spend most of the summer at the coast, thus guaranteeing total privacy for guests staying at the property. The south wing has been contructed over 3 levels and has been beautifully furnished throughout by the owners with both period pieces and antiques. It is a unique place for guests to spend their holiday and is a perfect place to celebrate that special occasion or family gathering in style, making for a truely memorable vacation. As you enter the property, you will immediately feel the property's grandeur and luxuriousness as a sweeping marble staircase draws the eye upstairs. On the ground floor there is a large formal living area with stone fireplace which leads through into a dining area with glass table. Also on this floor there is a separate living area with satellite TV and space for some quiet study. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms (3 double bedrooms and 1 twin room), two of which have ensuite bathrooms. There is also a further family bathroom on this floor. All the bedrooms on this floor have access to the wonderful terrace which enjoys views over the Tuscan countryside to the city of Arezzo just 2.5 kms away. A smaller spiral staircase leads from the ground floor to the basement where there is a good sized, well equipped kitchen, utility room and a further bedroom and bathroom. The kitchen is well equipped with oven, hob, microwave, fridge / freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. There is a good sized wooden table in the kitchen for more informal dining. There is also a BBQ and outdoor seating for al fresco dining. French doors lead out from the basement on to the parking area. The property is fully air conditioned.Read more

Additional Location Information

The city of Arezzo is just 2 kms away from the villa. This is a beautiful city, well worth a visit. One event certainly worth seeing in the city is the Giostra del Saraceno, held in the Piazza Grande on the penultimate Saturday in June and the first Sunday in September. The afternoon processions switch to a joust in the piazza in the evening. In late June and July the Arezzo Wave rock festival is also worth visiting, attracting some great bands and musicians. The property is perfectly situated for exploring both Tuscany and Umbria. It's only an hours drive from the wonderful cities of Florence and Siena and only a short drive further to Perugia, the Umbrian region's largest art city. The magical city of Assisi is only an hour away as is Orvieto, a town which has always held a unique fascination for tourists. The villa is also very close to Lake Trasimeno where you can enjoy watersports such as sailing in the summer months. Lake Trasimeno is also home to the Trasimeno Blues Festival being held in 2011 from 20th to 31st July. Every evening for eleven days, the festival hosts the best international and national musicians of the day. For those music lovers out there, it's also worth visiting 'Umbria Jazz' a festival held in Perugia each July. (www.umbriajazz.com). For those who enjoy shopping, the Fiera Antiquaria takes over the Piazza Grande in Arezzo on the Saturday before the first Sunday of each month. It's very hard finding a bargain here though - prices aren't cheap (although they do get cheaper as you head into the side streets). If you're more of a bargain hunter, you might want to try the choice of outlet malls instead. The nearest is the Valdichiana outlet www.valdichianaoutlet.it where shoppers can find discounts of up to 70% on designer brands. The Mall is another designer outlet with brands such as Gucci, Armani and Stella McCartney all at a fraction of their normal prices. This is just 40 minutes away in the direction of Florence. And finally there is the McArthur Glen outlet just north of Florence which is also accessible from the villa (www.mcarthurglen.it). If you're after something more relaxing, you might want to visit one of the best known spas in Umbria which is the Terme di Fontecchio at Citta die Castello. It has a modern and relaxing wellness centre and offers various treatments and rehabilitation therapies. For more information about what to see and do, please take a look at the Holiday Guide on www.bookingsforyou.com.

Location Type Away from it all, Rural

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