Villa di Monterchi is an imposing stone palazzo that dates back to 1785, with bedrooms and lounge rooms decorated by a famous local artist, Luigi Puletti, a precursor of Liberty style. Surrounded by 25 hectars of a private park with secular oaks, cypresses and pine trees, the villa has a private swimming pool as well as an external Jacuzzi available on request.
A one hectare rose garden surrounds the villa. On one side there is a pergola with fragrant moscatello and canaiolo grapes used in the production of holy wine. The gardens and the swimming pool have a magnificient panoramic view and are lit up at night, ideal for spending summer evenings, perhaps tasting a good glass of local wine.
Villa di Monterchi is 500 sq mt. In some areas the tradition of visible beams have been mantained, while in others the frescoes have been restored. Most bedrooms are frescoed, and three bathrooms feature marble showers and thermostatic mixers, where you can find a mix between traditional and modern.
All the bedrooms have A/C and ensuite bathrooms. The Ground Floor has a lounge with armchairs, dining table and chairs for 12 people, TV satellite, stereo, large fireplace (not functional), a large kitchen with table and chairs, electric oven, microwave, american and moka coffee machines, toaster, dishwasher, 6 gas burners, 2 fridges (one with icemaker), and outside laundry.
Bedroom 1: double bed, ensuite bathroom with WC, hand basin, shower, private balcony with armchairs
Bedroom 2: twin beds, ensuite bathroom with WC, hand basin, shower
Bedroom 3: double bed, ensuite bathroom with WC, hand basin and shower
Bedroom 4: double bed with ensuite bathroom, with WC, hand basin and shower
Bedroom 1: 60 sq mt, king size double bed, ensuite bathroom with WC, hand basin and shower
Bedroom 2: twin beds, with ensuite bathroom, with WC, hand basin and shower
Villa di Monterchi is a luxurious Tuscan villa 5 minutes drive from the village of Monterchi, where the Italian Renaissance master Piero della Francesca painted one of his most famous frescoes, “La Madonna del Parto”, in the 14th century, held in the Museum of Monterchi.
The location is also ideal for reaching the cities and towns in Umbria, the shores of Tuscany's 'inland sea' Lake Trasimeno and the splendid Tuscan art cities of Cortona and Arezzo.
One of the 12 most important Etruscan cities, Arezzo remained prominent in Roman times for its fine pottery and important throughout the Middle Ages thanks to powerful bishops and its artisans who excelled in goldsmithing and textiles.
Piero della Francesca, the painter of the pregnant madonna, is perhaps best known for his series of frescoes that capture the city's history, scenes of which are easily imagined in the city's beautiful Piazza Grande. Arezzo hosts both the Saracen Joust in late June and early September as well as monthly Antiquarian Fairs that fill the streets with fascinating pickings.
Excellent access to major motorways and delightful country roads also place the ancient cities of Siena and Florence within easy reach, but what a pleasure to know that a quiet terrace and a hilltop view await your return.
From € 286 to 1,183 per day
From € 2,000 to € 7,100 per week
Approximately
$ 2,160 to $ 7,668 in USD
For availability and pricing see the calendar above. To book online click on your desired arrival date, then on the departure date. The calendar will grey out dates for stay lengths that are not accepted - most villas book Sat to Sat but many also allow shorter stays or odd dates.
If you have any questions or would like help choosing, we visit our properties regularly and can help you select the best villa for your holidays.
We can hold dates for you for 48 hours while you make sure everything lines up, then you simply pay the deposit (30% of total) to secure your booking. The balance will then be due 10 weeks before you travel.
Simply add "XCover" to your booking for a full refund if you can't travel. For more details see our Booking Conditions and XCover. You can add XCover to your booking at any time until you have paid your balance, ask your agent. If you simply need to change your dates please let us know: we can often modify your booking rather than cancelling outright.
Many local administrations now charge a “Tourist Tax” for people staying in rented accommodation and these vary from town to town. The charges are generally per person per night with a maximum number of nights, usually around 5 but sometimes 7, beyond which they will not charge. The charges range between 50 cents to 5 euro. Children are sometimes included, sometimes not and these charges should be collected by the property owners.
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