CASELVECCHIO Maremma, Tuscany 8 - 14 GUESTS 7 BEDROOMS 7 BATHS Flexible layout works for families, couples & multigenerational groups. Gather together or spread out as you like. Endless unspoiled countryside for embracing the great outdoors - walking, running or biking. HOMEBASEABROAD.COM P +1 781 639 4040 UK +44 20 7084 6374 © 2015 HOMEBASE ABROAD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Your time at Caselvecchio will be marked by contemplation of unblemished 360 degree panoramas. Contemplate the health of the Brunello vineyards across the Ombrone River valley from an armchair poised at the edge of a open terrace. Consider whether to stay put or lunch at an idyllic local trattoria with wellpriced bottles of Rosso di Montalcino. This is a true Tuscan experience for connoisseurs of Italian life. CASELVECCHIO MAREMMA, TUSCANY 8 - 14 GUESTS OVERVIEW Caselvecchio is poised on a spectacular hillside with sweeping 360 degree views across to Brunello vineyards to the east, the Ombrone river valley running below and the medieval hilltown of Monte Antico off to the right. It is expansive and unblemished, enough space and tranquility and beauty to quickly erase whatever fatigue and stress you might have brought with you. This is a weekend and vacation retreat for a professional couple from Rome. They were headed up to Chianti originally, but found it overrun and instead came to this more convenient and peaceful place. The work they have done to transform the ruined original 15th century tower and the more recent 18th century farmstead into a sprawling, gracious home is thoughtful and complete. The elegant, traditional interiors are marked by rich upholstery, family heirlooms, portraits of ancestors and their own china and linens complete with the family crest. All the bedrooms are ensuite and each overlooks the surrounding countryside. We particularly like the very flexible and accommodating layout, various clusters of bedrooms and baths well-placed to ensure couples and families can enjoy their privacy. But this is a place for gatherings and the owners have ensured you have a range, both intimate and grand. There are so many different places to relax outdoors it will take you the better part of a week just to sample each view and level of refreshing breeze to decide which is the best in the morning and which best for enjoying your nightcap under the stars. Not a bad way to spend your vacation, no? HOMEBASEABROAD.COM P +1 781 639 4040 7 BEDROOMS 7 BATHS A true visit to Tuscany is so much more than Florence and Siena, although we agree you can spend a lifetime or two getting to know them. Here in the countryside you have less demanding choices. This is a deep and varied part of Italy, full of mysterious, redolent and unspoiled corners to explore. Caselvecchio is a place for connoisseurs of Italy who care about the subtle, slow quality of each day and are choosing to leave a 'greatest hits' version of Tuscany for others to enjoy. Poised between the pristine sea of the Tuscan Archipelago and the geometric beauty of some of Italy's most precious vineyard rows, you can alternate restful days at home with engaging day trips. Vary your activities -- sporting, cultural or food and wine focused in turn. Or mix it up to ensure everyone is engaged. The pace is unhurried and the crowds are elsewhere. You will be on an adventure of your own making, to savor and discover an unspoiled passage across Tuscany. At Caselvecchio you will find no difficulty filling your days and then you get to come home to comfort and beauty. In fact, you might just do things you haven't done in a very long time, like falling asleep after lunch with a book in your hand, letting your conversations go on and on or heading to the village to buy vegetables off the farmer's truck. The diversions here run to the sublime -- the refreshing pool, the breezy terraces and the every-changing silent movie of the sky, star-studded at night and silent except for the occasional hooting owl. Only a cuckoo bird will remind you of time. UK +44 20 7084 6374 © 2015 HOMEBASE ABROAD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CASELVECCHIO MAREMMA, TUSCANY 8 - 14 GUESTS 7 BEDROOMS 7 BATHS 700 SQ METERS INDOORS GROUNDS 10 HECTARES OUTDOORS UPPER TERRACE • Private gated entrance leads to upper parking area; covered parking for four, additional open space for two or more cars. • Rosso; Entrance from private terrace. Double bedroom (queen) with view over the pool and landscape. Fireplace. Ensuite bath (shower stall). • Garden path with shallow stairs leads to property compound, informal gardens of rosemary, lavender, roses, and climbing vines, broad open landscape with panoramic views of vineyards, farmland and woods; open lawns marked by antique spreading oak tree. • Stairs up to sweeping Upper Terrace with open vistas to the Ombrone valley, Brunello vineyards and the Mediterranean sea. Two spacious furnished sitting areas for relaxing al fresco, ideal for morning coffee and aperitivo before dinner. GUEST HOUSE Garden Level with direct access from west lawn • Sitting Room with double doors opening to the onto the view, accommodates 4 - 6. • Arancia; Double bedroom (queen) with doors to the garden. Ensuite bath (tub and separate shower stall). • Caccia; Double bedroom (twins). • Private bath (shower stall). • Infinity Pool (14 x 6 meters, two shallow ends) set in lower lawn and animated with fountains in the Roman style. Adjacent pergola for relaxing in the shade as well as sun-beds accommodate 14+. • Gym (treadmill, bike, elliptical, free weights; full bath) reached directly from lawn adjacent to pool. • Alfresco dining area on north side of house, naturally protected from the sun, comfortably accommodates 14. • Vegetable garden. HOMEBASEABROAD.COM P +1 781 639 4040 UK +44 20 7084 6374 © 2015 HOMEBASE ABROAD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CASELVECCHIO MAREMMA, TUSCANY 8 - 14 GUESTS 7 BEDROOMS 700 SQ METERS INDOORS MAIN HOUSE 7 BATHS 10 HECTARES OUTDOORS MAIN HOUSE Ground Floor MAIN HOUSE First Floor • Main entrance from north-facing terrace. Guest bathroom. • Salone; Spacious open plan central living room. Formal dining area comfortably accommodates 14, intimate sitting area for 8+ to enjoy working fireplace, coffee and drinks before dinner. Double doors open to east-facing terrace. • Library with seating for 6. TV with Satellite. • Bianca Double bedroom (queen) opens directly to the Upper Terrace. Ensuite bath (shower stall). • Formal living room accommodates 14 before handsome stone fireplace. Expansive views to Brunello vineyards and Ombrone valley. Top Floor • Torre; Double bedroom (queen) with commanding countryside views. Ensuite bathroom (tub and separate shower stall). • Orientale; Double bedroom (queen) with ensuite bath (marble jetted tub with both a fixed ceiling mounted shower and a hand-held shower). Direct access to north lawn via original external stairs. • Verde; Double bedroom (twins) opens to a private terrace. Ensuite bathroom (tub with hand-held shower). • Very large country kitchen includes open fireplace for preparations 'alla brace'. • Laundry Room (staff only). HOMEBASEABROAD.COM P +1 781 639 4040 UK +44 20 7084 6374 © 2015 HOMEBASE ABROAD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CASELVECCHIO MAREMMA, TUSCANY 8 - 14 GUESTS WHAT'S NEARBY • Monte Antico, Civitella Marittima(trattorie), Petriolo (spa/thermal pools), Casal di Pari (trattorie) 10-20 minutes • Bagnaia Resort (Spa) 25 minutes • Montalcino (Brunello wineries) 30-40 minutes • Castiglion della Pescaia, Ansedonia, Capalbio, Monte Argentario (golf, beaches, boat excursions) 1 hour and 10 minutes • Florence (including airport) 1 hour and 30 minutes • Roccastrada, Argentario (golf, spa, beaches), Siena 1 hour • Paganico (supermarkets) 25 minutes • Sant'Antimo, Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Buonconvento, Siena 45 minutes • Rome Airport 2.5 hours (Rome Centro, 3 hours) HOMEBASEABROAD.COM P +1 781 639 4040 7 BEDROOMS 7 BATHS ITINERARY RECOMMENDATIONS • Discover the under-the-radar wines of Montecucco with tours at small wineries and tastings in their cantinas or in the comfort of Caselvecchio. • Get closer to nature and the great outdoors. Guided hikes or excursions on horseback can be arranged. Self-directed or guided rides will give you a chance to appreciate the landscape with new eyes. • Experience the natural thermal baths in the style of the Romans at Petriolo, get there early in the morning for silence and beauty, especially recommended in spring and autumn if you come during the grape or olive harvest. • Become a Brunello connoisseur with visits to Poggio alle Mure, Castel Gioconda, Castello di Argiano (a personal suggestion of the owner) plus other lesser-known producers. • Monte Antico, Paganico and Cinigiano are quiet local villages suitable for an excellent lunch. You are likely to be the only non-Italian speakers there enjoying a traditional lunch. • Siena is worth a day trip, accompanied by one of our excellent guides. Your time there can be a mix of history and architecture, art old and new, and of course a nice long lunch break to recoup your energy. • The pristine waters of the Tuscan Archipelago are an excellent day-trip, to Castiglione della Pescaia or the sandy coast at Ansedonia. We can arrange for an excursion via skippered boat or you can spend the day at a local Beach Club in the style of the Italians. UK +44 20 7084 6374 © 2015 HOMEBASE ABROAD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CASELVECCHIO MAREMMA, TUSCANY 8 - 14 GUESTS WHAT TO KNOW • Your rental includes a Welcome Dinner courtesy of the owner on the day of your arrival. Service for Continental breakfast, and daily preparation of lunch or dinner is included. Additional meals available at extra cost. Meals are served buffet style with the butler available to assist. All food and beverages charged at cost. • Cleaning provided daily in the morning. Twice weekly linen changes; additional change of bed linens on request by separate payment. Additional hours for cleaning and personal laundry is extra. • AC in bedrooms and living rooms. Additional amenities included, please inquire. TRAVELING WITH HOMEBASE ABROAD Homebase Abroad rates include our professional guidance and comprehensive travel planning - including preparation of your itinerary - for your time at your chosen villa. All arrangements are customized to the specific interests, needs and preferences of you and your guests. We draw from our extensive network of direct contacts as well as our personal travel experiences in Italy. HOMEBASEABROAD.COM P +1 781 639 4040 7 BEDROOMS 7 BATHS • Complimentary WiFi. Please note there may not be consistent coverage throughout the property. Please discuss your particular connectivity needs before booking. • Saturday - Saturday rentals only. Arrival time is 4 pm- 5 pm; departure time is 10 am. • Staff (couple with young child) lives in separate quarters on the grounds • This property is entirely non smoking. Smoking is permitted only in the garden. • Please request a full Property Description for further details on Caselvecchio. Upon arrival, you will be met by a Homebase Abroad Concierge who is available to you throughout your villa stay, and will be your first point of contact for any questions and additional requests regarding both your villa and itinerary. We are delighted to assist with travel planning for pre- or postvilla stays in Italy for you and your guests. Please contact us directly to discuss the applicable fees. UK +44 20 7084 6374 © 2015 HOMEBASE ABROAD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CASELVECCHIO MAREMMA, TUSCANY 8 - 14 GUESTS INCLUDES: • HEAT • GAS • ELECTRICITY up to 350 kWh/week for electricity/ AC • WATER • AIR CONDITIONING up to 350 kWh/week for electricity/ AC • INTERNET WiFi • CLEANING cleaning daily (2 staff members) 3.5 hours, and 1 hour in evening • LINEN CHANGE bed and bath linens changed once mid week • WELCOME DINNER courtesy of the owner • BREAKFAST preparation service for Continental Breakfast daily (between 8 am-9:30 am) • MEALS cooking service included for lunch OR dinner daily; lunch between 1 pm - 2:30 pm, dinner between 8 pm-9:30 pm HOMEBASEABROAD.COM P +1 781 639 4040 7 BEDROOMS 7 BATHS EXCLUDES: • ELECTRICITY Electricity overage payable at cost (€0.50/kWh) • AIR CONDITIONING Electricity overage payable at cost (€0.50/kWh) • TELEPHONE/FAX Telephone usage charged at cost • CLEANING additional staff €15/hour per staff member • PERSONAL LAUNDRY on request at additional cost of €15/hour • LUNCH • DINNER • MEALS Cooking service for a second meal in a day is available at €20/hour plus €15 for cook's assistant • PROVISIONS All food and beverage charged at cost. • ADVANCE SHOPPING SERVICE • SHOPPING SERVICE UK +44 20 7084 6374 © 2015 HOMEBASE ABROAD. 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