Casa Nova, Toscana - Italian Villa Vacations

Casa Nova features:

Excellent location a few km from the center of Florence. Open panorama overlooking the hills. Swimming pool, resident staff and golf facilities.

Amenities

Large swimming pool, fenced in property with electronic gate for privacy, dishwasher, pizza oven, laundry room (washing machine), lovely terrace and outside furniture. Sat TV, stereo, Internet and computer (Apple).

Outstanding Charcteristics

Upscale property that has been restored by a famous architect with good use of colors - some antique furnishings mixed with modern, large windows, open spaces, nice garden, great views and location. There are 3 wonderful double bedrooms, 3 single bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3 living rooms, fully equipped kitchen, dining room and a large terrace.

The Villa

This sophisticated villa is 350 sq. meters on two floors and has two lovely terraces, and a beautiful pergola for dining al fresco. Ground Foor From the arched entrance you walk in to 2 large living rooms (TV) and study where there is a PC, telephone and fireplace. On the opposite side there is the dining room (table seats 10), the fully-equipped eat-in double kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, gas and electric stove, and open fireplace for making pizza), 1 1/2 bathrooms (one with tub), large laundry room (with extra bed for a nanny, washing machine, and sink), terrace, outdoor furniture and BBQ. Upstairs 3 double bedrooms, three single bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a study. Two bathrooms have a bathtub plus a separate shower, and one has a tub with hand shower. This beautiful villa is carefully furnished with oriental carpets and original paintings.

Prices include gardening, pool maintenance, linens, daily maid service 4 hours x day (except Sunday) and utilities except for heating (when needed) that is metered. A cook can be hired. A refundable security deposit of euros 2000) will be collected on arrival and reliably refunded less any damage or telephone fees. Children under 12 are not permitted.

The two German shepherd dogs are no more there, but it could happens, that when the owner is abroad, her small dog (a Jack Russell) will stay with the caretaker, now visiting (and sometimes living) in the property. In case of allergic guests the owner can put it in the caretaker home.

Location

On the main road from Impruneta to Martellina overlooking the hills towards Florence.

CASA NOVA is set in the most desirable location in the beautiful hills south of Florence. It is a wonderfully renovated farmhouse, with every possible modern convenience,. The views and grounds are simply splendid. The ancient stone villa sits on 1 sq. hectare of fenced and private grounds which are shared only with the caretakers' little stone house. The grounds have a large swimming pool (13 x 4 m) that is tended by the husband, while the wife provides the daily maid service ( 3 hours x day).

Pricing

* Prices are quoted in Euros and calculated according to the CBA selling rate. Prices are subject to change in AUD due to currency flucuations. (Currency converter)

Pricing Notes

Final cleaning included
- Maid service 4 hrs Mon to Sat 
- Pets not allowed
- Heating metered    - Extra bed not available     Security deposit Euro 1500
Utility deposit for Heating Euro 200 per week upon arrival
- Pool opening dates May 1 – October 2
- Pool towels included    - Baby bed Euro 100
- Linen changed once a week
- Telephone local calls only
- Internet access ADSL    Arrive & Relax Package
Special notes and restrictions:
- No more that 3 children under 10 are accepted
- Upon request and approval of the owner a late arrival is possible between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm for an extra fee of 50 Euro
- Extra service upon request cook service, transfer