Casa di Sopra

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.

Room Description

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

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

Children's Facilities

A cot and/or highchair is available on request.

Private Pool

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

Welcome Provisions Included

A welcome gesture to offer you a drink after your journey; tea or coffee and biscuits, wine or juice and a snack. They are not sufficient for an entire meal. Owners will also generally leave a few other items to get you going such as some salt, sugar, oil, bin bags and toilet paper.

Food Hamper

Can be arranged for an additional cost and service charge payable locally. For guests who are arriving late or who recognize they may be delayed and arrive with no time to do shopping. Shops are shut on Sundays, so the aim of the Food Hampers is to provide two light meals and two breakfasts, to allow guests to go out for one meal, then do more shopping on Monday. We can adapt these hampers to take into account allergies, dislikes and dietary requirements, or according to whether there are children in the party.

Cook Service

Maria Grazia is the housekeeper and will prepare you a simple, cold arrival night meal.  She does not usually cook during the week.  Maria, on the other hand, who has worked at the sister property Vercenni for many years will be happy to cook at home and deliver a meal in the early evening.  Maria charges 12 Euros per hour.  Upon request, Maria Grazia, may be available to cook, serve and clear up in the evenings at a cost of 15 Euros per hour. Maria Grazia and Maria will produce receipts for the shopping that they do on your behalf.

The cook service is available on request, costs are payable locally and there is a £50 booking fee. If you are happy with these arrangements, we would be grateful if you ask for and complete the cook questionnaire and return it to us as soon as possible so she is informed in time that you would like her to cook for your party. Please note that the cook service is not available on Sundays or on Public Holidays.

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

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 Service

3 hours, 4 days per week

Tenancy Times

Tenancies commence at 16:00 hours on the day of arrival and villas are to be vacated at 10:00 hours on the day of departure.

Your Location

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 28km, Siena 33km

Places of Interest

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

Available All Year