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The friendly couple who were brave enough to purchase this ancient stone farmhouse when it was little more than a roofless huddle invested untold amounts of energy and money restoring it to its original beauty. Since they speak good English, they will be happy to tell you about the process, and about all the wonderful places you can visit while you use it as your Tuscan home. In the afternoons after you return from your explorations, you can sit in the well-tended garden with an apertif, or take a dip in the panoramic swimming pool, or curl up in front of the fireplace and reminisce about the medieval villages, generous vineyards, sprawling monasteries, colorful markets and delectable food shops you've seen. Don't forget to have a look at the starry sky and wish each other Sogni d'oro (sweet dreams!) before you climb the stairs to bed.
This secluded property was once a working farm; at its center is a sprawling group of stone houses where the peasants lived with their livestock. Your hosts have made the former barn into a single-family villa, while another has two apartments in one of which they live year-round. The 1900-square-foot former barn is perfect for a family of six. From the large open terrace, with its spectacular views, working barbecue and outdoor dining area, you enter the country kitchen, which features a fireplace, oven, range, full fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Through the original brick arch is the dining area, followed by the spacious living room furnished with sofas and a satellite TV. Downstairs are three double bedrooms which, because the house is built on a hillside, each have a door onto the rear garden. One room has an en suite bathroom with stall shower; another has an en suite with bathtub; the third bathroom is off the hall and has a stall shower and washing machine.
Next door is the second house, where the owners live upstairs. On the ground floor is a 900-square-foot apartment for 2+2. Like the other house, it has the original wood-beam ceilings and brick arches. But whereas the house has wooden floors, here they are lined with terracotta tiles. The living room has a fireplace, two single sofa beds, a dining area and a satellite TV, as well as a kitchenette with fridge, microwave, range and dishwasher. Completing the dwelling are a double bedroom that opens onto the garden, and a bathroom with stall shower.
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| 2008 Prices (per apartment) | |||
| Low Season Jan. 1-March 22 March 29-May 10 Sept. 6-Dec. 20 |
Mid Season March 22-29 May 10-July 5 Aug. 23-Sept. 6 Dec. 20-Jan. 10, 2009 |
High Season July 5-Aug. 23 |
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| Apartment | 732.00 EURO | 866.00 EURO | 980.00 EURO |
| House | 1157.00 EURO | 1459.00 EURO | 1712.00 EURO |
| House & Apartment | 1739.00 EURO | 2176.00 EURO | 2542.00 EURO |
| Sofa Bed in the Apartment | 100.00 EURO | 100.00 EURO | 100.00 EURO |
| 2009 Prices (per apartment) | |||
| Low Season Jan. 10-April 11 April 18-May 9 Sept. 5-Dec. 19 |
Mid Season April 11-18 May 9-July 4 Aug. 22-Sept. 5 Dec. 19-Jan. 2, 2010 |
High Season July 4-Aug. 22 |
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| Apartment | 732.00 EURO | 866.00 EURO | 980.00 EURO |
| House | 1157.00 EURO | 1459.00 EURO | 1712.00 EURO |
| House & Apartment | 1739.00 EURO | 2176.00 EURO | 2542.00 EURO |
| Sofa Bed in the Apartment | 100.00 EURO | 100.00 EURO | 100.00 EURO |
Prices include: all taxes, electricity, water, gas, one change of linens per week, and final cleaning. A baby crib and high chair are available free of charge if booked in advance.
Not included in the price: metered heating, plus 25 Euro/week per small pet.
The swimming pool measures 35x12 feet and goes to a depth of 5 feet. It is open April 15-October 30.
Check-in: 4-7pm
Check-out: by 10am
Refundable security deposit: 300 Euro or US$300. for the house; 150 Euro or US$150. for the apartment
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