Rocca Villa

This holiday villa has a wonderful character that embraces the vistas and beauty of Tuscany, history and relaxation.

A 400 year-old stone watch tower forms one side of this country home. Rocca Villa offers comfortable modern furnishings, up-to-date appliances and a/c together with a large pool, expansive gardens and a dreamy landscape. For larger parties, Romanza Villa ¼ mile distant accommodes up to 12 guest.

Location

The tower is the high point of a tiny village.The mideaval town Monterchi is walkable (2.5k/1.5m) and has all services, restaurants and the famous Madonna del Parto fresco by Piero della Francesca. Cortona, Arezzo (train station), Gubbio, Montepulciano and Perugia all @ ½ hour’s drive. North/south highway just @17 miles away.

Interior

The restored common areas of the villa include 2 large living rooms one with the original stone fireplace from 1894, a dining room that will seat all and a spacious modern kitchen. Terracotta floors and massive beams proclaim Italy at every turn. The 5 bedrooms all have a/c and 4 of the 5 bathrooms are ensuite. Bedrooms are furnished with tasteful antiques and calm colors as traditional in Tuscany.

The 5th bedroom is on the upper floor of the tower that has a separate entrance. On the ground floor is a sitting room with a sofa as well as a bathroom. Upstairs is the bedroom with a private terrace.

Exterior

The rambling, private 5-acre property has a large pool, a jacuzzi, barbecue and a covered outdoor dining area.  Mature gardens flaunt beautiful flowers as well as organic fruit trees from which guests can may help themselves.

Splendid views across the hills of Tuscany and the valley of the Tiber river that flows through Rome to the sea. In the distance is the monastery of San Benedetto to which you are offered a private tour.

The surrounding oak woods and rambling trails invite long walks perhaps to the nearby private lake.

We love the atmosphere starting with the tower that was built in the mid-1600s by the Medici to guard their territory. Who in your travel group will most appreciate the ancient beams and stones and its little terrace?

Region

This region, the Valtiberina (valley of the Tiber) is rich in culture and history with these ancient, charming towns:

Anghiari beckons with mideaval fortifications, churches, shops and cultural activities.

Sansepolcro is rich with art, architecture and festivals in September including a contest of mideaval crossbow archery and flag throwing.

Tiny Caprese Michelangelo is the home of its famous son Michelangelo Buonarotti with a fine museum and is also known for exceptional chestnut production.

Arezzo hosts the largest antiques fair in Italy the first Saturday & Sunday of each month. Even if you aren’t shopping, enjoy the festive air and photogenic sights. In June and September Arezzo hosts the amazing combative Joust of the Saracens, a real mideaval armed joust!

Farmer’s Markets, Mercantale: Meet the local farmers and their fresh products, participate in tastings and cultural activities. Arezzo – 1st Sat, Montevarchi – 2nd Sat, Sansepolcro – 3rd Sat, Bibbena – 4th Sat Castigione Fiorentino – 4th Sun.

Things To Note

Neighborhood: Arezzo, Monterchi

Size: 2,690 sq ft/250m2

Cooling: Air conditioning in bedrooms

Accessibility/Security: There are no alarms for the pool, guests are fully responsible for safety of all.

Payment: Upon reserving, 30% of the total is non- refundable.

€200 final cleaning paid locally.

€500 damage deposit, refundable less damages, paid in cash on arrival.

Parking: Request parking for 5th automobile. Fee possible.

Utilities/Taxes: Heat and A/C dates on/off and daily cycles are set by government. Heat and A/C paid locally.

Hot tub in pool on request €300/week paid locally.

Services: Weekly stays include light welcome cold buffet, wine tasting in winery, monastery tour with the owner, 2 hour midweek cleaning, wifi, linen, towels, pool towels.

Check In/Out: Check in 4:00 to 7:00pm, by appointment. Check out 10:00am.

Room Details

Kitchen

• Kitchen
• Fully Equipped
• Blender
• Coffee Maker
• Dishwasher
• Ice Machine
• Italian-Style Espresso Pot
• Kettle
• Microwave
• Oven
• Stovetop
• Toaster
• Refrigerator

Accessibility

• Private Entrance

Bathroom

• Hairdryer

Connectivity/Entertainment

• WiFi

Heating/Cooling

• Heating
• A/C
• Window Screens

Kid/Family Friendly

• High Chair
• Travel Crib with advance arrangement

Laundry

• Drying Rack
• Iron & Board
• Washer
• No Dryer

Outdoor

• Patio
• Patio Garden
• Terrace
• BBQ
• Hot Tub
• Pool
• Outdoor Furniture

Special Features

• Balcony/Terrace

Amenities

• Pool
• Air Conditioning

Places to Go

Monterchi (2.5km)
Walkable, all services, restaurants
Arezzo (23km)
Classic fortified Tuscan hill-top city with famous cathedral, significant frescoes, beautiful piazzas and streets. Monthly antique's fair. One of the most important Etruscan cities and located on the important Via Cassia Roman north-south highway.
Cortona (48km)
Beautiful hilltop Tuscan town. In addition to restaurants and shops, an Etruscan museum, an archeological park with ancient fortifications and stretches of Roman roads. Paintings by Fra Angelico.
Perugia (70km)
A great city of Italy, the capital of Umbria. Important during Etruscan times, it remained a destination through the Middle Ages when it established its University. Gorgeous churches, fantastic museums AND Perugina Chocolate Factory.
Montepulciano (77km)
Top Tuscan town known for its eponymous wine, architecture from medieval times to the Renaissance.
Florence Airport (120km)
Amerigo Vespucci Airport/Peretola airport, small international airport quite close to the city centery. Code: FLR