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Property:
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Villa Guelfa ,
Sleeps 8
-Three floors
-Surface 250 sq m (2650 sq ft)
-Bedrooms: 5
-Bathrooms: 3+half
Pistoia  |
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Accessible by private road which ends at the property, Villa Guelfa
is a large Tuscan villa which sits on a magnificent hilltop just
outside the medieval city of
Pistoia
, one of the ten provinces of Tuscany.
The property offers breathtaking views southwards across the city
plain as far as Florence, where the Duomo, on a clear day, is visible
in the distance.
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The same spectacular
views may be enjoyed from the new swimming pool, which is terraced
in the hillside and is situated just a few steps from the villa.
From the distance on the opposite side of the property, the gentle
current of the river below can sometimes be heard.
From the absolutely peaceful terrace, which overlooks the medieval
architecture of Pistoia and its beautiful countryside dotted by
olive trees, it is difficult to imagine that the splendid city of
Pistoia is reachable in just three minutes by easy accessible roads
without the hassle of narrow, dusty, or endless country roads.
The villa is set among vineyards, olive groves (the owner produces
fine olive oil and wine) and mature century old oak trees which
provide a welcome shade from the sun. |
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walls of the villa help in keeping guests cool in summer.
The villa, built on three levels, dates back to the late 18th century
and has just been restored to high standards.
The 5 large bedrooms and the spacious interiors boasts fine old
exposed beams and rafters, original polished parquet floors, terracotta
tiled floors , French arched windows, and vaulted ceilings.
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The villa includes all possible original
features such as the antique furnishings as well as drawings, paintings
and numerous family heirlooms, to a higher degree that makes this
villa a luxury vacation property.
The marvellous second level features two hand painted
bedrooms whose windows, that both trick and delight the eye, also
resemble exquisite framed paintings.
The terrace, fenced with old wrought iron railings, is accessible
from the living room and the study via the vaulted French windows.
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| The panoramic terrace
which overlooks the swimming pool and the garden below is partly
shaded by a big lime tree and a grove of high laurels.
The grounds provides a built-in grill and offers shady sitting areas
to enjoy a drink or a meal all within eyesight of children who play
in the swimming pool.
The owners live in a house at side of the villa but completely separated,
for a high standard of privacy. |
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DESCRIPTION
GROUND FLOOR:
Entrance, Large Separate Kitchen, Study, Large Dining/Living Room,
Cellar/Utility Room, Built-in Closet. Terrace overlooking the city
and its surroundings
The Study
The Study, which containing drawings, paintings, and old furniture,
extends onto the splendid terrace via a large vaulted French door.
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The Kitchen
The vaulted-ceiling Kitchen, recently restored to high standards
decorated with Faenza-style tiles, features an old working fireplace,
brand new household appliances including washing machine and dish
washer The Cellar
Next to the Kitchen a large Cellar Utility room with washing and
ironing facilities. |
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The Dining - Living Room
Antiques, family heirlooms, and paintings fill the large room (45
sq mtrs) which leads out through large French doors to the magnificent
terrace.
The Living-Dining Room features original polished parquet floors
and an old spectacular stone fireplace. FIRST
FLOOR: 2 Twin Bedrooms, one of which with vaulted ceiling
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Large Bathroom (Sala da bagno) with shower,
with vaulted ceiling and a half bathroom. |
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The three pleasant Bedrooms, all with attractive
wrought iron beds, are delicately painted with different colours
and furnished with family antiques and drawings, with particular
attention paid to every detail. One Twin Bedroom and the Double
Bedroom overlook the terrace, the swimming pool and out across Pistoia
and the surrounding area. The other Twin Bedroom and the splendid
large "Sala da Bagno" look out onto the wooded river valley.
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SECOND FLOOR: 1 Twin
Bedroom, 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Large Bathroom (Sala da bagno) with
shower, 1 Bathroom with shower.
The Second level features two fantastic hand painted bedrooms that
both trick and delight the eye. Within the two rooms of timber-beamed
ceilings and worn terracotta floors one appears to stand in front
of splendid framed paintings, but in reality they are two windows
overlooking the city and the out flying expense extending all the
way to Florence. |
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The Second Level "Sala da Bagno" and
the other Bathroom, just restored to high standards overlooks onto
the back where a century old oak shades the garden. The
owner, his wife and son, live in the country house next to the villa
and are always available to offer advice and any needed assistance. |
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| DISTANCES
-Shops & Restaurants: downtown, 1,5 km
-Motorway: downtown, 1,5 km
-Florence 30 km
-Lucca 42 km
-Pisa 65 km
-Siena 90 km
FACILITIES
-Dishwasher
-Washing Machine
-Full Oven, 5-Ring Hob |
-Refrigerator / Freezer
-Microwave
-Iron / Ironing board
-Satellite TV
-ADSL connection on request
-Private swimming pool (open from May 15th until October 10th)
-Linen and bathroom towels: included (please bring your own towels
for swimming pool use)
-Central heating: included
-Final clean: included
-Electricity, water and gas: included |
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Prices per week 2008 in
Euro
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| Season |
from
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Price
per week |
| High
Season |
31/05-30/08 |
E 4.000 |
Middle Season
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Easter |
26/04-31/05
30/08-27/09 |
E 3.350 |
Discount
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2 or 3 weeks |
less
E 300 per week |
| Security
deposit |
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E
500 |
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