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Podere Le Monache villa
villa - house
- Number of bedrooms
2 - Number of bathrooms
2 - Number of floors
2 - Sleeps
6
| Pets - No | Smoking - Yes | Wheelchair - No |
Property description
Podere Le Monache set on a hillside dominates one of the most picturesque and spectacular landscapes in Tuscany. With distant views over hills, out to sea towards Livorno and Pisa. Originally a convent wrapped in history Le Monache has a magical and spiritual atmosphere. Whether you are lazing by the pool or strolling in the olive grove or simply relaxing in your apartment you are in another world. Recently restored and converted from a farmhouse into four charming ground floor apartments. Perfect for small or large family vacation rental.
Great care has been taken to restore all of the original features, including vaulted ceilings, an open fireplace, and beamed ceilings. Meanwhile, all the modern conveniences have been incorporated.
Each apartment is self-contained; and each has its own entrance. Each apartment offers a terra-cotta patio and outdoor furniture.
Laundry room with washing machine for use of the guests.
Property amenities
Furnishings/Luxuries: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Beach Access, Beach Chairs, Beach Front
Appiliances: Coffee Maker, Full Refrigerator, Grill/BBQ, Iron, Ironing Board, Microwave, Stove, Toaster
Electronics: Satellite TV, TV
Recreation/Activities: Fishing Nearby, Golf Nearby, Hiking Nearby, Historic Area Nearby, Horseback Riding Nearby, Hunting Nearby, Pool (Private), Restaurant Nearby, Shopping, Tennis Nearby
Transportation: Reserved Parking
Activities: Fishing, Golf, Group retreat properties, Mountain biking
Other amenities: Wine tours, cooking courses
Rates
130 - 225 CAD
/day
Additional information
Monache 1
Fully equipped kitchen, with built in cabinets, 4 burner gas hob and electric built in oven (Franke), tall refrigerator/freezer, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, iron, ironing board. Table and chairs.
Separate lounge with 2 sofa-beds, side tables, fireplace, satellite TV.
2 bedrooms with king size bed and 2 single beds, wardrobes, chest of drawers and night tables.
Separate lounge, 2 bathrooms with power showers.
Patio off the kitchen and lounge with outdoor furniture.
Cots and high chairs available. Central heating.
Monache2
Kitchen with built in cabinets, 4 burner gas hob, built in electric oven, tall refrigerator / freezer. Table with chairs, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, iron and ironing board (microwave on request).
Separate lounge with sofa bed, writing desk, table, satellite TV.
3 bedrooms with beds that can be made up as single or King size wardrobes, chest of drawers, and night tables. Views from all bedrooms.
2 bathrooms with power showers.
Patio off the kitchen with outdoor furniture.
Cots and high chairs available. Central heating.
Monache 3
Kitchen with built in cabinets, 4 burner gas hob, built in electric oven, tall refrigerator/freezer. Table with chairs, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, iron and ironing board (microwave on request).
Lounge with sofa bed, satellite TV.
2 bedrooms with beds that are made up as king size or 2 singles, wardrobes, chest of drawers, and night tables and lamps.
1 Bathroom with power shower, wc, pedestal basin, large mirror and bidet.
Cots and high chairs available. Central heating.
Monache 4
Kitchen with built in cabinets, 4 burner gas hob, built in electric oven, tall refrigerator/freezer. Table with chairs, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, iron and ironing board (microwave on request).
Lounge with sofa bed, satellite TV.
Covered patio off the kitchen/lounge and bedroom with outdoor furniture.
2 bedrooms with beds that are made up as king size or 2 singles, wardrobes, chest of drawers, and night tables and lamps.
2 bathrooms with power showers, wc, bidet, pedestal basin large mirror, glass shelves, towel rails. Tiled floor and walls.
Cots and high chairs available. Central heating.
Notes on accommodation
The property has a laundry room , drying facilities, central heating in each of the apartments, air conditioning is not necessary as the house dates back to the 11th C. and the walls are over a meter thick, keeping the house at a comfortable temperature. We are 300 meters above sea level and in open countryside; in the summer heat we have the sea breeze in the afternoon and evening.
The house is suitable for families as we are situated in a small hamlet with all amenities walking distance.
On request we can provide maid service on a daily basis or as required. We can organise a private chef for romantic dinners by the swimming pool or on the patio for 2, or for large groups
There is a village shop, restaurant, post box, and small Church.
Accessibility
One of the units is wheelchair accessible, please contact owner for more detailed information.
Outside
The swimming pool 6m x 15m is surrounded by a terracotta patio, with lounge chairs, tables and large parasols. The gazebo has a table and 6 chairs. There are 2 large barbecues on wheels, a wood burning oven for pizza or grilling.
The gardens are surrounded by hedges of laurel, bay leaf and oleanders; one area of the garden has rosemary hedges, shrubs of myrtle and pomegranates, fig trees, mulberry, and plums. The middle garden is formal rose garden with box hedges and terracotta pots. The car park is inside the gates of the property shaded by secular oak trees, and young lime trees.
Beyond the gardens there is 4.5 hectors of olive grove and woodland. We produce some of the best Organic Extra-Virgin Olive Oil in our area. Some of our guests join us during the harvest from picking the olives to taking them to the Olive-press and bringing the oil home! (Producers of Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Certified ICEA and TOSCANO,IGP).
WHERE WE ARE
Woodland and olive-groves surround the hamlet of Iano in this quiet and unsung corner of Tuscany. The location is ideal for those who enjoy the open air walking, with footpaths that start from the property. For those who would like an Eco-Turism vacation we have pheasants, cocoo, porcupine, hedge-hoges and wild boar that roam in our property from time to time we also see a tortoise. Late October and November we harvest the olives and invite our guests to participate in what is a working feast! Picking olives, and enjoying great food and wine! Podere Le Monache is situated in the area known as the heart of Tuscany, and is within easy reach (less than a one-hour's drive) of Florence, Siena, and Pisa. It's also close to San Gimignano and Volterra. Castelfalfi, once the summer residence of the Medici family, is a five minutes drive from Le Monache, it offers an international standard 18-hole golf course, tennis courts,stables, large-game-hunting and fishing reserve.
History: Iano date back to 1004, Le Monache (The Nuns) was built during this period. Over the centuries it passed into the hands of the locals who continued to farm the land. Today the old road now paved which connects us to Volterra still runs through the hamlet.
Coast/Beach
The nearest seaside resort is Tirrenia with sandy beaches 45 minutes away; further south there is Cecina with water park 1 hour away. And further south the beautiful Isle of Elba.
Golf
We have a golf course within a 10 minute drive from the house.
Special interest holidays
We can arrange for wine tours and in house cookery courses during the months of March to June and September to November.
Travel
The nearest airport is Pisa 1 hour from Le Monache, Florence airport is also 1 hour away but with less flights.
Bologna is also a good choice 2.5 hours away and Rome 3 hours away.
Distances
The nearest historical towns are San Gimignano and Certaldo 20 minutes away , Volterra 30 minutes, Vinci 40 minutes, Florence, Siena and Pisa 1 hour.
Owner Information
Name: Liliana Parise
Telephone: 01296488073
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