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Altea Castle

Vinci, Florence province, Italy
  • Min weekly 22.400€

Overview

Property ID: ITPT17
  • 12
  • Sleeps
  • 6
  • Bedrooms
  • 9
  • Bathrooms
  • 1200
  • Sq mt
  • 1,3
  • Lot Ha

Description

Hidden away, yet very close to Lucca walled city center, or Florence this estate offers six bedrooms for a maximum occupancy of eight adults and four children.

The Villa was built almost 500 years ago and, despite the continuous renovations and comforts that it features nowadays, it displays all its original themed decorations, making the villa very unique – the billiard room, in front of the original Renaissance sacred Chapel, the Hunting room, or the Armors corridor, with impressive iron decorations, are just a few examples.

Although during spring and summer guests love to enjoy the majority of their snacks or proper meals outside in the garden alfresco or by the pool, the castle features an impressive dining room with a wooden table and royal chairs. All the precious table clothings, silver cutleries and fine porcelains come from the private collection of the Prince family is used for guests.

The castle is decorated in classic style with white walls, pietra serena and Italian wood, the style encompasses traditional elements and prestigious Arazzi and furniture.

Layout

DOUBLE BEDROOM “RED ROYAL ROOM (SIBILLA)” GROUND FLOOR

  • This bedroom is located in the principal villa and it measures sq mt 40 (432 sq ft)
  • The bed is King Sized (180 × 200 cm)
  • The bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and the bathroom features a shower
  • The room features air conditioning

BEDROOM “ROYAL NAVY (THE BOAT)” GROUND FLOOR

  • This bedroom is located in the principal villa and it measures sq mt 40
  • The bed is King Sized
  • The bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and the bathroom features a bathtub
  • The room features air conditioning

BEDROOM “GREEN ROYAL (BLUE PRINCE)” FIRST FLOOR

  • This bedroom is located in the principal and it measures sq mt 42
  • The bed is King Sized
  • The bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and the bathroom features a bathtub
  • The room features air conditioning

DOUBLE BEDROOM “GOLDEN” FIRST FLOOR

  • This bedroom is located in the principal and it measures sq mt 46
  • The bed is King Sized
  • The bedroom has an ensuite bathroom (shower)
  • The room features air conditioning

TWIN (OR DOUBLE) BEDROOM “BLUE (TWINS)” FIRST FLOOR

  • This bedroom is located in the principal villa and it measures sq mt 20 (216 sq ft)
  • The beds are single sized (90 × 200 cm)
  • The bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, shower
  • The room features air conditioning

TWIN BEDROOM “PANORAMA (SISTERS)” FIRST FLOOR

  • This bedroom is located in the principal villa and it measures sq mt 20
  • The beds are single sized (90 × 200 cm)
  • The bedroom has an ensuite bathroom (shower)
  • The room features air conditioning

Facilities

LIVING

  • Piano
  • Sat TV 400 Channels
  • Fireplace
  • Book library
  • Billiard

DINING

  • Table and chairs for 12 guests
  • Hunter Room nearby

KITCHEN

  • Wine Glasses
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Juicer

GROUNDS

  • 1 Hectares of private land
  • Alfresco dining and events areas
  • Automatic illumination
  • Gazebo with electrical capabilities

SWIMMING POOL

  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Chaise-longues and umbrellas for 14 guests
  • Pool House with electrical capabilities

Location

  • Golf Montecatini in Via dei Brogi 14, Monsummano Terme 3,7 km (2,3 miles)
  • Tennis Club “Le Torri” in Via Pace 1, Serravalle Pistoiese 11,5 km (7,25 miles)
  • Spa “Grotta Giusti” Terme Loc. Terme, Monsummano Terme 4,6 km (2,9 miles)
  • International Airport Firenze 43,8 km (27,60 miles)
  • International Airport of Pisa, 53,8 km (34,60 miles)
  • The closest beach clubs are in Forte dei Marmi 62’ away

This valley where the property is located is an original mix of famous thermal resorts, intact nature and ancient Medieval villages. It is found in the deep and secret heart of Tuscany, between Florence and Lucca and, for centuries, was a crossroads for culture, trade and meetings. Her hills conceal villages and castles that from the “Swiss Pesciatina ‘’ stretches out until Vinci where the genius of Leonardo da Vinci was born. Versilia Club beaches as well as Chianti most famous wineries and historical gardens are within one hour of reach. From the chestnut woods, passing through the landscape scattered with olives trees, we reach the valley where the precious waters of Montecatini Terme and the steam of Monsummano Terme’s grotta are born, and where the natural reserve of Padule di Fucecchio extends. This is the homeland of Pinocchio, the most famous puppet in the world.

There are several remarkable Art towns in the area (Pisa, Lucca, Firenze) and also some beautiful and relatively unknown medieval towns like (Pietrasanta, Vinci). In the area there are also a number of interesting contemporary gardens as well as some of the most incredible private villas of the world. There are several tennis courts nearby the estate. The golf club is less than ten minutes away. The baths and spas date back to the fourteenth century and nowadays there are nine fully-functioning ‘terme’ spread around the town. Elegant, peaceful and relaxing, it is a perfect resting place. Enriched waters have been drunk by previous visitors including Rossini, Verdi, Princess Grace, Orson Welles, Clark Gable, Douglas Fairbanks and assorted European royalty. Verdi was particularly taken, searching for eternal youth each year for 25 years.

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