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1) Podere Borgacciano Introduction
2) The Farmhouse
3) The Pool and Summer Kitchen
4) The Gardens and Terraces
5) The Cantina
6) Local Tuscan Treasures
THE HOUSE SLEEPS 6 PEOPLE, IN THREE EN-SUITE BEDROOMS. PRICING FOR THE HOUSE, FOR THE CHOSEN WEEK, IS AS SHOWN IN THE CALENDAR.
!!!!!!!!!!!!! ENJOY OUR COMPLIMENTARY !!!!!!!!!!!
"PODERE BORGACCIANO"
ESTATE BOTTLED
CHIANTI WINE
Then take a glass and relax in our
****************** NEW.... HOT TUB / JACUZZI ****************
IN THE OLIVE GROVE ABOVE THE SWIMMING POOL
with stunning views of the
Castello di Lippiano
across the valley.
In the heart of Renaissance Italy, on the Tuscany/Umbrian border, high on 400mt ridge, stands "Podere Borgacciano", 3km. from Monterchi, a medieval walled village (see Thames & Hudson's 'The Most Beautiful Villages in Tuscany').
Our lovingly restored 17C stone villa offers breathtaking magical views & tranquility, set in beautiful mature gardens - wafting scents of roses, lavender, jasmine, rosemary and herbs. 5 acre grounds merge into panoramic countryside - fortified hilltop villages, castles, olive groves, vineyards, chestnut, oak and cypress woods, figs, sunflowers, poppies, corn, tobacco - enjoying total relaxation, peace and privacy without isolation. (village General Store 3kms). Magnificent 14mX6m infinity-edge swimming pool surrounded by lemons, Cypress and Olive groves with stunning views south from beautiful landscaped terraces across valley to the lush green Umbrian hills,
ACCOMMODATION
The main house has three bedrooms, SLEEPING 6, each with en-suite bathroom and air-conditioning.
Cots and child beds are available.
THE POOL COMPLEX
MAGNIFICENT 14X6 mt. POOL, surrounded by 350 sq. mtrs. of terraces, walkways, flower beds, cypress and olive trees.
THE POOLHOUSE has a shower/ WC / CHANGING ROOM, SUMMER KITCHEN and large shaded dining terrace with table and chairs.
There are 2 BARBEQUES and a wood fired PIZZA FORNO, from which to enjoy al-fresco meals with stunning views across the valley.
Mediaeval CASTELLO DI LIPPIANO and the lush green Umbrian Hills, form a backdrop from the dining terrace.
We installed the finest pool equipment from the USA made by Culligan. The Diatomea Filter(Fullers Earth)filters out all particles over 0.50 microns. (The average Sand filter, filters out particles over 30 microns, making ours 60X more efficient) The Chlorination and Ph levels are computer controlled. Our groundsman cleans the pool and checks water quality twice a week.
The 14 mt. INFINITY EDGE allows you to feel as if you are swimming in the valley whilst listening to your favourite music from the outdoor speakers.
THE VILLAGE.
Monterchi, its name derived from 'MONS HERCULIS' (hill of Hercules) whose cult was celebrated here in ancient Etruscan and Roman periods, is home of the famous Renaissance fresco "The Madonna del Parto'"(The Madonna of Childbirth) The mother of Piero della Francesca, the painter of the fresco, was born in Monterchi and the village became famous when in 1888 the fresco, painted in 1446 and considered one of Piero's finest masterpieces, was uncovered in the chapel of the cemetery. This restored fresco is now well displayed in the old village schoolhouse.
SIGHTSEEING:
Podere Borgacciano is a 'Springboard' for sightseeing.
Florence (130 kms); Siena (90 kms);San Gimingnano (110 kms.) Assisi (75 kms) Pisa (150 kms); Perugia (65 kms); Arezzo (30 kms) (all distances approx.) are within easy reach. Rome, Bologna, and the Chianti wine countryside are within one to two hours travel. Both the Mediterranean and Adriatic coasts are no more than 2 hrs easy travel.
Local pearls such as Sansepolcro, Citta di Castello, Gubbio, Urbino, Anghiari, Caprese Michaelangelo (the artist's birthplace) and many more, abound with culture, art treasures, music and folk festivals.
