Casa di Sopra

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A fabulous, ancient property, recently renovated to a high standard to ensure the highest level of comfort. It enjoys a timeless feeling of “having been there forever” - just waiting to be enjoyed by those who will appreciate the pleasure of staying in part of Tuscany’s heritage. This must be the house that any large family of various ages, or two groups of friends wanting separate but together accommodation, can truly get lost in!

The present owners of this large, private estate originally converted into their family home the much loved Vercenni many years ago, a property which they, and so many of our clients have continued to enjoy over the years. Now they have applied the same formula to another property on the estate, Casa di Sopra, now fabulously and sympathetically restored to the highest quality - yet retaining the same understated character of the nearby Vercenni. The imposing mainly stone exterior, gives little away of its secrets - yet inside there are huge airy, light elegant rooms.

Beautifully decorated and furnished by a well-known interior decorator, the house is a delightful mixture of an artfully contrived understated but definitely sophisticated look. Decorated throughout in grey and cream with splashes of rich colour, the house has a huge dining room, kitchen and terrace, each with its own large dining table. Each of the six bedrooms either has its own en suite bath or shower room, while the tower bedroom on the top floor has a magnificent view. Downstairs lies a games room with table tennis and two further sitting rooms where guests can curl up with a book or watch a a DVD. A huge, modern Smeg fridge-freezer in the kitchen complements an old oil painting adorning the games room. Located over four multi levelled floors, di Sopra has endless and intriguing nooks, crannies, corners to escape to: several sitting rooms with cosy fireplaces and TV for winter months.

Boredom is not an option, with the library and games room. The particularly fine bathrooms are clad in different shades of beautiful marble. Bedrooms are varied, from the fabulously romantic four poster, to a charming single room with tiny balcony. Outside, the dining terrace is an ideal venue for delicious dinners on balmy summer evenings and steps lead up from the gardens to the pool area set into a sheltered sunny terrace. Panoramic views complete this idyllic spot.

Incredibly spacious, this superb property is ideal for any large family of various ages or friends wanting 'separate but together accommodation' Highly recommended and exceptional value. Book early.

Accommodation Location

Ground Floor

Kitchen/Breakfast room 

Dining room

Cloakroom

Steps to sitting room and further library/sitting area

Double bedroom with bathroom en suite

First Floor

Double bedroom with bathroom en suite

Bathroom

Twin room

Second Floor

Double Tower bedroom

Lower Ground Floor

TV room/Sitting room

Laundry room

Double bedroom with bathroom en suite

Further steps down to:

Two single bedrooms

Shower room

Facilities / Services

Washing Machine, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, SKY Satellite TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Insect Screens, Built-in Barbecue, Heating (On request, payable locally), Telephone, WiFi Internet (payable locally)

Private pool

12m x 6m, 1.5m - 2.5m deep with ladder steps. The pool is open from 15 May until 17 September 2010. Outside these dates, the pool can be opened on request for an extra charge)

Cook Service

Availability on request, costs payable locally. £50 booking fee

CV Representative

An English speaking CV representative in Italy will visit you and will be available by phone during your stay. Contact details will be sent with your travel documents

Food Hamper

Can be arranged for an additional cost, on request. Starter Welcome Provisions Included

Linen And Towels

Towels changed twice per week on Wednesday and Saturday. Sheets changed once per week on Saturday. Extra changes are available on request for an additional charge)

Maid

3 hours, 4 days per week

Local Facts

Airports

Florence 82km, Perugia 95km, Pisa 110km, Bologna 173km, Rome 284km

Amenities

Small shops, internet cafe, restaurants and tennis at Radda 3km, large shops in Gaiole 12km, Siena 33km, Golf at Dell’Ugolino 50kms

Main line Station

Montevarchi 28 km, Siena 33km

Places of Interest

Siena 33km, San Gimignano 40 km, Arezzo 58km, Orvieto 145km, Volterra 65km, Lucca 120km

Destination introduction

Chianti is perhaps the best known of all Tuscany's varied panoramas. Located between Siena and Florence and known above all for its good wine, Chianti is dotted with pretty hill top towns and villages, green hills, undulating rows of vines, olive groves and swathes of pine and ancient oak. A perfect base for sightseeing, countryside pursuits and shopping trips. 

Siena is high on the list of day trips for CV Travellers in Tuscany as it is brimming with beauty, culture, Renaissance art and architecture.  Highly recommended is a visit to the central piazza or 'Campo', the location of the famous Palio horse race, it's colourful cathedral, pretty shops and excellent restaurants.