Independent villa for Groups of Families and Friends. Villa Ferraguzzo , Anghiari, Tuscany, can accomodate sleeps 8 - 14 in 7 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms.
The house is a spacious two-floor villa, light-filled thanks to many windows and with terracotta tiled floors and high beamed ceilings. Two living room spacious, with sofas and armchairs. The front terrace overlooks the garden and has a view of the valley and, in the distance, you can see the lights of Citerna .
On the covered patio to the other side of the villa, there's a shaded dining table for al fresco dining and leisurely breakfasts, and the adjoining kitchen is fully equipped for self catering, with a pantry and two fridges, enough space to store food for a week. There's also an indoor dining room, allowing plenty of space for the group to spread out.
The pool area has 16 sun-beds, chairs, an umbrella, an outdoor shower and sails to provide some shade. The garden is also the perfect tranquil retreat for yoga or meditation.
Specific facilities there is one en suite bedroom on the ground floor with direct access to the garden.Air Conditioning in all bedrooms .
Always ask the property to accept pets
In order to offer choice in price , Villa Ferraguzzo can be rented even smaller groups with reduction of the internal spaces with prices adjusted accordingly.
Upon arrival at villa Ferraguzzo you’ll find a nice well-maintained property perfect for a splendid holiday in an old independent stone farmhouse, near Anghiari an old Medioeval Tuscan village - with a luxury pool (18x6), Air Conditioning, terrace, stone barbeque and footbol court, trampoline and lots of children's toys, full kitchen, laundry, pool, yards and more amenities.
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.
After a busy day of visiting museums, spend some time with friends and family poolside enjoying a glass of wine - a perfect way to unwind at the end the day.
This antique lovely holiday villa, with private pool is situated in Tuscany , in the hills above Anghiari , 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.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
Windows were enlarged and French doors added to bring the warm Tuscan light inside. The beamed ceilings were preserved, as was much of the beautiful old stonework, but the old floor plan made way for larger rooms, a professionally-equipped kitchen and, most importantly private bathrooms for each bedrooms, seven spacious air-conditioned bedrooms. Dominating the ground floor is a long room divided into living and dining areas with French doors opening to the large and well kept garden.
The bedrooms, distributed over the two levels, are grouped around smaller air-conditioned sitting rooms on the first floor. Outside, a beautifully kept garden with extensive lawns wraps around the house. A large patio, makes al fresco dining a pleasure, and the large swimming pool set below on a lawned terrace beckons to those more interested in tanning and swimming than sightseeing
Located twenty minutes drive east of Arezzo, Cortona, 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.
Excellent children's facilities: On request pram, travel cots, baby baths with head rest, high chairs, potties, sterilising units, baby listeners . Baby sitting available (please book at least 15 day in advance)
It is handicapped accessible.
The Lido and Luca who own the house live in the neighbouring village and will be around to make sure you have everything you need.
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 seclusion. The owners of Villa Ferraguzzo can also organize cooking courses . 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.
Spring is the best period for an extraordinary experience in the Tuscany countryside.
In September and October the Valtiberina Toscana offers chestnut festivals, folk festivals and the chance to visit the cellars and participate in the grape harvest. Ferraguzzo is the perfect location for walking, biking in the nature, shopping in the factory store of Prada and Gucci, visit the main Italian city as Siena, Florence, Rome, Assisi, Gubbio, Pisa in maximum of 100 km.
