TUSCANY/UMBRIA border -brand new apartment BEST DEVELOPMENT IN ITALY award
Torre de Monaldeschi is a new private luxury estate and countryside holiday home development- set high on a hill overlooking the lush Umbrian countryside with unspoilt views of Orvieto in the distance.This is an ideal location to explore the lifestyle and culture of Tuscany and Umbria - the green heart of Italy.
Luxury ground floor apartment with three bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms, comfortably accommodating six people.The interior design is typical rustic style with terracotta floors/feature fireplace set off with contemporary furnishings.The spacious open plan living area has two cosy leather sofas and tasteful occasional funiture,with a modern fully equipped kitchen, dining for six.The two double bedrooms have wonderfully comfortable new beds and the third bedroom has bunk beds - ideal for children.Fresh clean quality linen is provided on arrival. All modern conveniences are available - incl tv/dvd/cd/internet access.The fabulous twin level infinity edge pool will be ready for summer `09 (there is a temporary pool at the moment) A car ( available from the airport) is essential to get the most out of your stay. Ample free parking on site
The nearest village is the enchanting medieval town of Ficulle -5kms ,where you can buy fresh local produce or eat out in a choice of inexpensive restaurants. The famous hilltop town of Orvieto ( don`t forget to try the superb Orvieto Classico wine - @ 3euros a bottle!) is the nearest large town - with easy access to north/south via the A1 motorway or mainline railway
Day trips to Florence and Rome are popular -1 hour on the train. Trips to other medieval towns and villages such as Montepulciano,Assisi,Perugia,Siena are just a short drive . The two large lakes of Trassimeno and Bolsena, where you can enjoy all watersports/fishing, are nearby -treat yourself to a delicious freshly caught fish meal on the shores.
Although ideal for families it is also the perfect location to get away from it all- what better than to explore the magnificent countryside and charming hill top villages,visit a local vineyard, pick up some wonderful organic food and arrive back in time to barbecue and enjoy a romantic candlelit supper on the terrace under the stars ...La dolce vita!