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Villa Acostola is a beautiful stone house that is perched on a hill, with lovely views. The villa has been carefully restored in old style so typical of Tuscany, yet is fully modern in its appointments. Located just four kilometers (less than 2.5 miles) from the pretty hilld town of Cetona and just three kilmeters from Sarteano, Acostola is within walking distance of both towns by way of an unpaved country road (about 1 km) that leads to a paved road. From the windows and the large garden, you can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the countryside, Cetona and Monte Cetona. The location, in southern Tuscany (right near the border of Umbria), is perfect for exploring Montepulciano, Citta della Pieve, Siena, Arezzo, Cortona, Perugia, Assisi, Orvieto and all of the other enchanting towns in Umbria and southern Tuscany. Guests can also travel by rail to Florence in about 1.5 hour (north) or Rome in 1 hour (south) from nearby Chiusi. If you want a break from the art treasures, churches and archaeological findings, you can arrange in advance for bicycle rentals or a visit to one of the nearby spas. Relax in Cetona's charming piazza with a cappuccino and experience village life (don't miss the open-air market). This part of Tuscany is beautiful, relatively undiscovered by tourists and has its share of excellent restaurants and fine wines (especially Montalcino Brunello, Montepulciano reds and Orvieto whites). The grounds, duck pond (fed by a spring) and pool (6 x 12 meters) are tended daily by a talented gardener. Beautiful lawns, seasonal displays of flowers, mature plantings and an old oak tree provide a shaded retreat with ample patios and balconies to enjoy views and dining al fresco. Just off of the dining room is a lovely covered dining area surrounded by flowers. The ground floor has an entrance hall, fully-equipped kitchen, breakfast room, dining room with barbecue and French windows to shaded panoramic terrace. On this floor is also a powder room and, in a separate wing, a master bedroom with its own little patio and an en suite with modern bathroom with tub and hand-held shower. Three steps lead down to this bedroom, which is ideally suited for a person who has trouble handling more than a few stairs. There is also a laundry room with washing machine. Upstairs are a large living room with fireplace and French windows leading out to a large terrace. There is also a master bedroom (with en suite bathroom with tub and shower and with French windows leading to private terrace), twin bedroom, single bedroom, and a bathroom with shower shared by these two bedrooms (supplemented by the powder room downstairs). Facilities include telephone, dishwasher, washing machine, and TV. Many of the furnishings are antiques and the whole villa has a very warm, generous and welcoming atmosphere. There are ample sofas, armchairs and space to spread out and feel like you are in a real home, but this is not a villa overwhelmed by the personal effects of a family. It is yours to settle in and enjoy. |
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