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This antique farm
complex is situated in the mystical landscape of
the Upper Tiber Valley, surrounded by softly
rolling hills, cultivated fields, and woodlands
that bear witness to the strongly agrarian
character of Italy through the centuries - a
past which has marked the land as clearly as it
has shaped the people who continue to work it.
Located twenty
minutes drive east of Arezzo, the property is in
easy reach of towns rich in art and history,
including Sansepolcro (birthplace of Piero della
Francesca and proud keeper of some of his most
famous paintings), Anghiari, Monterchi, Citerna,
Città di Castello, and Caprese Michelangelo.
Slightly farther afield, but still within
day-trip range are Florence, Assisi, Gubbio,
Cortona, and a chain of sanctuaries built by
Saint Francis and his followers, who sought out
wild places of great natural beauty in which to
meditate and give thanks.
Off the beaten
track of the mass tourist market, this property,
is nevertheless, at the center of Renaissance
Tuscany, offering easy access to the hill towns,
museums, craftsmen, restaurants, wine and
specialty food shops that make this part of
Italy so famous. Its particular appeal is to
offer a tranquil country setting, yet with many
of the conveniences offered by a well-run
country hotel, including short distance from a
country road, and a range of possible services
and facilities, such as nearby tennis courts,
swimming lessons, horseback riding, mountain
biking, guided museum and artisan tours.
On the
grounds are a playground for children and a
bocce court.
The house
combines the traditional materials of Tuscan
farm architecture - huge, chestnut beams,
terracotta floors, stone and painted plaster
walls—with all the modern conveniences. The
spacious rooms have been furnished with classic
Tuscan furniture, made from chestnut and wrought
iron, including family pieces that recall an
earlier era of Italian country life. In order to
offer choice in price and size of
accommodations, Villa Ferraguzzo has been
divided into three separate apartments for
groups ranging from 8-14 people, with prices
adjusted accordingly. It is handicapped
accessible.
Each of the
apartments has a separate entrance and private
outdoor space, with easy access to the pool and
communal laundry area, located in a separate
building. Each also has a full-service kitchen
with dishwasher, and is outfitted with fine
linens, towels, hairdryers, and kitchen
equipment. In addition to the main house, there
is a separate, restored farm building nearby
that includes a large country kitchen, living
and dining space with open fireplace for
parties, birthdays, anniversaries, and other
celebrations. Discounts are available for people
wishing to celebrate important events at Villa
Ferraguzzo.
Upon request,
our cooks can prepare meals at the house,
allowing guests to experience the pleasures of
traditional Tuscan cooking in comfort and
esclusion. The owners of Villa Ferraguzzo can
also organize cooking courses at the Buitoni
estate near Sansepolcro (the Buitoni family
being internationally famous for pasta
production) their 18th century villa provides an
elegant reminder of the glories of Italy - past
and present. A further glimpse of the rich
popular traditions of the area are provided in
Villa Ferraguzzo's small museum, which contains
a collection of photographs of peasant life and
work in the surrounding valleys.
Situated in the
midst of approximately
74 acres of farmlands and
forests, the house is surrounded by spectacular,
ancient oaks shading meandering stone walls,
terraces and flowered walkways that create a
welcoming park-like setting, perfect for outdoor
barbecuing, dining and lounging. To the side of
the house, is an elegant
18 meter by
6 meter swimming pool,
providing a beautiful retreat for both
relaxation and exercise after a day of
sightseeing and shopping in the nearby hill
towns.
SLEEPS:
14
BEDROOMS: 7 (5 doubles, 2 twin)
BATHROOMS: 7 (5 with shower, 1 with tub and
shower)
ANIMALS:
on request
FENCED:
yes
METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL: 350m
SECURITY DEPOSIT: Euro 500,00 per week
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