casale maremma - tuscany: maremma and grosseto

Casale Maremma is a gracious, recently restored property. The property is located on the border of Val d’Orcia, area renown for the “Crete Cenesi” and the “Maremma”, a land which extends from the splendid countryside to the Tyrrhenian sea. Situated only a few kilometres from Castel del Piano which has breathtaking views of the unforgettable hillsides along with three marvellous castles which in the past dominated this part of Tuscany.

Casale Maremma, allows guests to spend a relaxing vacation in the countryside without having to give up daily excursions to local gems such as Montalcino, hamlet well know for its world wide production of Brunello or to one of the beautiful beaches of the Tuscan Coast.

INTERIOR

The property is divided onto two floors. The main entrance is situated under a portico furnished with sofa’s and table. On the right hand side of the main entrance there is a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and a bathroom with shower. The left side of the house is dedicated to the day area, where there is a splendid living/dinning room with fireplace and fully equipped kitchen with French doors that lead out into the garden. From the kitchen, a wooden staircase leads to the first floor where there is a study with a panoramic terrace.
Casale Maremma has been carefully restored, maintaining its warm Tuscan feel, with wooden ceiling beams and “cotto” flooring, which blend in perfectly with its wooden furniture. Behind the house there is a laundry room, whereas next to the portico there is a wood oven and a fixed barbecue.

GARDEN

The property has about 1,5 hectares of land. The area that surrounds the property and the pool is cultivated with a green lawn, flowers and lavender, whereas in the remaining part of the land there are olive trees and secular trees. The property has a porch, which is ideal for watching the sunset whilst sampling a good glass of wine.

POOL

The pool is about 20 meters from the property and is accessible via a practical ramp, the pool measures 11 x 7 m with a variable depth of 0,70 m to 1,40 m. The pool is open from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in October. The pool area is equipped with heated external shower and furnished with sun loungers, table, chairs and umbrellas.

EQUIPMENT:  satellite TV, DVD player, HI-FI with CD reader, mobile phone, internet key connection, dishwasher, microwave, moka, kettle, toaster, American coffee machine, washing machine, iron and ironing board, safe, cot, highchair, flyers, hairdryer, 2 fans, barbecue, wood oven

Services included;
electricity,water, gas for kitchen use, initial and final cleaning, weekly linen, park and pool maintenance

Compulsory services not included;
extra cleaning when animals are present (€ 30,00 per animal per week)

Services upon request;
extra cleaning (€ 15,00/hour/cleaner),extra linen change (€ 12,00 per person),heating (on consumption up to date market prices),mobile phone (on consumption),wood (€ 20,00/100 kg), internet key connection (€ 25,00 per week)

Sleeps: 4

Bedrooms: 2 (1 double, 1 twin)

Bathrooms: 1 (1 with shower)

Access road:  200 m of gravel road

Fenced: Yes

Pets: yes

Height above sea level: 440 m

Check in time: Saturday between 4:00 PM at 7:00 PM

Check out time: Within 10:00 AM

Security deposit: € 500.00 Security Deposit payment: Pay cash on arrival

DISTANCES

Airports: Roma 270 km, Firenze 170 km, Pisa 150 km

Train Station:  Chiusi Chianciano Terme 60 km

Highway: A1 exit Chiusi Chianciano Terme 60 km

Attractions within 100 km:  Montalcino, Siena, Pienza, Montepulciano, Argentario

Services and shops:  Castel del Piano 5 km

Beach:  Tyrrhenian Sea 60 km
 

POSITION
Located on the sloping of Monte Amiata, the medieval hamlet of Castel del Piano is an health resort surrounding by chestnut forest.  Casale Maremma is the ideal holiday location for those who love relax and quiet in all season thanks to its natural beauty -Trekking trails, sky trails, wildlife reserve. The nearness - 60km - of the Tuscan coastline gives the opportunity to enjoy daily trip to the beach during summer time. The A1 Highway exit of Chiusi – Chianciano Terme and the railway station are at 60 km from the villa