Villa Arrighi Umbria

Villa Arrighi Umbria
Villa Arrighi consists of a watchtower with an adjoining fortified farmhouse and has a commanding view towards Tuscany and all along the Niccone Valley. It was meticulously restored in 2004 and now consists of three buildings: the main house, guest cottage and bread oven. The imposing L-shaped main house consisting of the former fortified farmhouse and watchtower, is approached through the entrance gates, past the guest cottage, up a short drive lined with holm oaks and the mature garden planted with ancient olive trees and Mediterranean plants.
A large paved courtyard with fountain leads into Arrighi
which has some fine Romanesque features and the origins of the building
that date back to the 11th century. It has been renovated to preserve
the austere external appearance while creating a spacious light modern
interior with sandstone flooring and a glass-encased external staircase.
Extensive private grounds and generous 360 degree views, an 18 x 4 m
infinity pool and vaulted pool house and the minimalist interiors make
this a unique property.
 

Sleeps up to 12 people in 5 bedrooms in the main house and 1 bedroom in the guest cottage.
Main House
Spacious master bedroom with windows on three sides, with en-suite shower room and separate bathroom, dressing room and TV sitting room/study, on first floor 1 large double bedroom on ground floor of the tower with en-suite bathroom containing square stone bathtub, direct access to the garden and courtyard
1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom on first floor of tower
1 double bedroom with walk-in bathroom on second and top floor of the tower
1double bedroom with en-suite bathroom on second floor accessed by steel and oak walkway around double height sitting room Large high ceiling kitchen with huge original arch, sandstone work surfaces with fitted bespoke oak fittings fully equipped including 6 burner gas cooker, dishwasher and icemaker fridge, and a custom made table block and stools and multiregional DVD/TV and also separate larder and pantry Dining room which seats 12 with access to outside dining terrace Living room leading off dining room with fireplace and access to garden Entrance hall with guest wc Double height sitting room on first floor with majestic fireplace Landing on first floor which doubles as a loggia as windows slide back into walls to create an open air space – access to courtyard via external stairs

 

Guest cottage
1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom Living room with small kitchenette and TV Laundry room fully equipped with washing machine, dryer and ironing machine Wine cellar
Garden
•Large outdoor dining table seats 12, under covered loggia •    Traditional bread oven (for roasts, grills and pizza), with back up 15 KW generator and storage at the back
•Vaulted stone built underground pool house with shower and WC, changing facilities,towel storage
•Swimming pool 18 x 4 meters with overflow towards valley and spectacular views of the castle
•Carport for 4 cars and automatic illumination
•Automatic gate
•Garden shed for storage
General information
•High speed wireless internet access in house and garden
•Climate control in glass encased external staircase
•Lightening conductor covering house and grounds
•603 square metres living space
•475m above sea level
•Alarm system connected to Estate Manager
•Large irrigated lawn areas and flowerbeds
•Traditionally planted garden with ancient olives, evergreen oaks, Judas tree, magnolias, shrubs and herbs including lavender, santolina, sage and rosemary
•UV and water softener system
•Continuous hot water supply, pressurized and instant circulation system
•Under floor heating in all ground floor areas and radiators in all other rooms and areas
•Heated towel rails in all 6 bathrooms on separate circuits also functioning in summer
•Steel window frames incorporate both pull down fly screens and obscuring blinds
•Pool furniture
•Sheltered walled pool area with irrigated lawn surround
•Illuminated garden and terraces
Included in price
•Electricity, water, the services of the Estate Manager, a maid (5 – 6 hours per day for 6 days a week except Sunday), full gardening and pool cleaning service, 24-hour emergency service, linen change, use of pool towels, an ample welcome hamper.
 

Not included in price
•Heating of house
•Extra maid service available up to full time 6 days a week
•Meals and cooking
•Shopping service
•Beverages
•Gratuities for staff
•Personal expenses such as communication charges, phone, fax, e-mail, etc
•Estate and sporting activities, such as horse riding, rental of mountain bikes, picnic and boating on one of the lakes, etc.