THE VIRIDIAN
LONG DESCRIPTION
Why stay in the city center of Rome when you stay in this charming spacious modern house, set on a hill in the farmlands between the Tiber River and the Sabine Hills. La Viridiana is a very spacious house with wonderful views of the river valley. Not available in apartments but totally available. The interiors are bright and sunny, simply furnished with traditional furniture. Swimming pool to the hills beyond. Huge umbrella pines and old olive trees dot the garden, where two vine-covered pergolas provide shady spots for lounging and dining al fresco. The area is packed with touring options, including several beautiful abbeys, the city of Viterbo. Even Rome is a possibility, with a direct line reaching 35 minutes.
MINI DESCRIPTION
Spacious modern villa in the Sabine Hills, just 35 minutes from the city center of Rome. Bright interiors, comfortably furnished and well-equipped with a private swimming pool. Great touring area, easy access to golf and tennis. English speaking caretaker.
LOCATION
In the lush farmlands at the foot of the Sabine Hills, just east of the Tiber Valley. 2. 5km / 1. 5 miles from the village of Cantalupo in Sabina with its castle and 5km / 3 miles from medieval Forano. Touring options include Viterbo, 30 minutes, the gorgeous abbey of Farfa and the four sanctuaries in the Holy Valley connected with St. Francis of Assisi. Tivoli and Orvieto are both reached in less than 1 hour.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
[at pool level] Changing room. Bathroom with shower [and washing machine]. Exercise equipment. Dining area.
GROUND FLOOR
Sitting / dining room with a large open fireplace. Kitchen. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with shower.
FIRST FLOOR
Double bedroom with adjacent dressing room and bathroom with bath. Sitting room in a glassed veranda.
GROUNDS
Very nicely maintained terraced garden with olive trees and umbrella. The private salt water swimming pool, 5 x 12m / 16 x 39 feet, is set 12 steps below the house. Two vine-covered loggias with sitting and dining areas.
ASSISTANCE
Caretaker, who speaks a little English, and is an excellent cook. Services included in the rental fee, and optional services available.
Well equipped to accommodate even small children.
FACILITIES
Dishwasher. Microwave. Portable barbeque. Washing machine. Non-satellite TV with DVD. CD player. Fireplace. Air conditioning in each bed rooms. Mosquito nets on all windows. Solar panels. Mobile telephone provided upon request. Wireless ADSL internet connection [computer not provided].
Electricity will be accounted on arrival and departure at 0.38 cents / kw.
FACILITIES NOTES
Autonomous central heating during the period.
ACCESS
Airports: Rome, 70km / 44 miles. Railway station at Poggio Mirteto Scalo, 5km / 3 miles [direct line to Rome in 35 minutes]. Motorway exit at Ponzano Romano, 10km / 6 miles along the gates. Ample shaded parking.
Well equipped to accommodate even small children.
ACTIVITIES
Tennis available at the nearby
Thermal baths at Viterbo, 30 minutes. Several riding stables in the area.
SMALL APPLIANCES
Filter coffee maker. Micro wave Oven.
POOL DETAILS
5 x 12m / 16 x 39 feet, with a depth of 1. 3-4m / 4-10 feet and a ladder for entry / exit.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Cantalupo in Sabina is reputedly the birthplace of the cantaloupe melon; the name of the village translates to 'song of the wolf'. La Viridiana lies about 50m / yards from Villa L'Uliveta, same owner, with the garden and several large trees in-between.
Well equipped to accommodate even the youngest children.
ACTIVITIES
Tennis and 9-hole golf at the nearby Relais & Chateaux hotel Borgo Paraelios, 5 minutes' drive. Two further 18-hole golf courses within less than 1 hour. Thermal baths at Viterbo, 30 minutes. Several riding stables in the area.
SMALL APPLIANCES
Hair dryer. Iron and ironing board. Mixer. Small toaster.
AMENITIES FOR CHILDREN
One high chair. One cot / crib.
Large property nestled in the countryside half-hill with all the amenities, private pool, fully equipped kitchen, large barbecue. library in Italian and English, two large living rooms with fireplace and comfortable sofas. Three bedrooms with air conditioning, a bathroom with a bath and two with a shower. External veranda with large dining table.
Fantastic view. Ideal for large families too. Well equipped to accommodate even small children.
Very well connected to the highway at 8 km and the train station at 4 km. Close to supermarkets, outlets, restaurants and trattorias.
Hiking in the mountains, lakes, river, waterfalls. Convenient to reach Rome, Viterbo, Spoleto, Todi, Assisi, Lake Bolsena, Tivoli, Farfa and Vescovio. Terminillo and Campo Felice for skiing, L'Aquila and Abruzzo.
