Casale Il Colle

Description

This completely renewed villa is a good example of luxury property, where "Baroni Architecture Studio" took care of the villa/pool renovation project, set up on a hill in the neighbourhoods of the hamlet San Miniato, quite close to Pisa and the Tyrrhenian coast, within 1 hour drive from Florence.
A well kept unpaved road will lead you to a wide olive trees park and an ornamental garden (in total 4.000 sqm), until you will find the main small square, leading to the villa.
The whole complex is surrounded by a wide park, where you will find a 13 x 7 m infinity pool built in May with a panoramic view, equipped with sunbeds, umbrellas and a partially covered elegant gazebo for at least 10 people. On the opposite side, in a shady area, are another covered area with a table for 8/10 people, perfect for lunches and dinners "al fresco", plus a stony oven/barbecue for meat or pizzas.
Next to the main entrance of the villa is also a typical "loggiato" (a covered porch with arches) with sofas and a small wrought - iron table, ideal to spend free time having a drink with friends.

The villa is situated around 5 km from the town of San Miniato, where all the necessary services (shops, banks, restaurants, and post office) can be found.
The hamlet has an important role in Tuscan and Italian history: during the Medieval time Via Francigena (connecting Northern Europe and Rome) passed through the center of the San Miniato, which is still well kept, a small gem which deserves a visit. Its position on top of a hill allows to look at the area of Pisa and its neighbourhoods. The origin of San Miniato dates back to the 10th century.
San Miniato has a railway station on the Pisa-Florence line. By road it is approximately 50' away from Florence and 40' away from the coast (Livorno). The city of Pisa, famous all over the world for its leaning tower, is 30' away.
Main Distances
San Miniato (main shops and services) 5 km, Empoli 15 km, Santa Croce sull'Arno 13 km, Pisa (Airport) 48 km, Pisa (tower) 53 km, Marina di Pisa (seaside); 65km Livorno 50 km, Florence 48 km, Chianti (Panzano in Chianti) 65 km, Versilia (Viareggio) 76 km.

The Pool is 13 * 7 meters

===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION =====
Casale il Colle can host up to 10 guests, measures about 330 sqm and it is disposed on 3 levels, the ground floor, the first floor and the basement. The villa is air conditioned and Wi-fi free.

Ground floor: entering the property, a small corridor will lead you to a small service bathroom (on the right) and then to the main living room, with sofas, tables (one for 8 people) and armchairs. The style is elegant, even luxury but not "heavy". Another portion of living room has a satellite tv and a fireplace: the are is really bright thanks to a wide window that has the shape of an arch.
On the right side of the entrance are, respectively the kitchen and the dining room.
The kitchen is fully equipped, with oven and microwave oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and has a table for 6 people, while the dining room has a long rectangular table for 8.

First floor: the stairs (18 steps, from the living room) let you access the hall of the first floor, leading to 4 bedrooms for 10 guests (1 double bedroom, 2 bedrooms with double + single bed and 1 bedroom with two single beds linked together) with their own bathrooms (3 en suite / 2 with shower, 1 with tub, 1 with shower and tub).
Basement: the basement, that can be accessed from the rear external area of the villa, has a tavern/living room with sofas, tables and a bathroom. It is fully furnished.

Our Opinion
Casale il Colle is a splendid example of typical "Tuscan casale", restyled, furnished and decorated with classic and elegant taste. Its proximity to hamlets and partial proximity to cities and the coast makes it one of the best choices we can offer, an excellent combination of comfort, quality and amenities..

This apartment for rent is not a hotel, agritourism, B&B or similar, and therefore by law, extra services similar to those you may find in these types of accommodations, such as a reception, concierge or security, receiving mail, provision of meals and drinks, cleaning and change of linen during your stay, and amenity kits with soaps etc. are strictly prohibited.
APE energy certification level: G 132.5 kWh/m2 per year.

On the ground floor: a main living room, with sofas, tables (one for 8 people) and armchairs.
Another portion of living room has a satellite tv and a fireplace and another one has libraries and desk.

Basement: the basement has a tavern/living room.

On the first floor: the stairs (18 steps, from the living room) let you access the hall of the first floor, leading to 4 bedrooms for 10 guests (1 double bedroom, 2 bedrooms with double + single bed and 1 bedroom with two single beds linked together) with their own bathrooms (3 en suite / 2 with shower, 1 with tub, 1 with shower and tub).

On the ground floor: a fully equipped kitchen, with oven and microwave oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and has a table for 6 people, while the dining room has a long rectangular table for 8.

Ground floor: a small service bathroom.

First floor: 3 ensuite bathrooms (2 with shower, 1 with tub, 1 with shower and tub) and one courtesy bathroom.

Basement: a courtesy bathroom.

The following might be to be paid extra: Late Arrival, Refundable Security Deposit.