Cetona, la Terrazza, amazingTuscany garden house

Beautiful historic typical Tuscan stone house, located in the ancient middle age village of Cetona, 150m from the central square. The house, dating back to 17th century and recently renovated with all comforts, is built on three levels and its peculiarity are open spaces which make it unique. From the terrace and the garden, in addition to immersing yourself in an oasis of peace and relax, you can enjoy a priceless view of the Valdichiana, Città della Pieve and the ancient roofs of the village. The space La Terrazza is a vacation property located in Cetona, Italy, in the Southern Tuscany, at the cross between Umbria and Lazio. Marco and Margherita, a mid-aged couple, and their two children are the owner. They fell in love with this property they searched for long time, after having been fascinated by the village and its countryside. Cetona is considered one of the most beautiful and exclusive villages in Italy (it has been voted as one of the most picturesque Italian villages). Located less than two hours from Rome and Florence, La Terrazza is centrally located for exploring the whole Tuscany, Umbria and central Italy. Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza, Orvieto, Assisi, Perugia, Arezzo are just some of the most worldwide appreciated cities at a short drive distance. Dominated by the homonyms Mount, Cetona is a tiny quintessential medieval Tuscany village with about 3000 inhabitants. It is surrounded by uncountable picturesque villages, famous thermal baths (San Casciano dei Bagni at 10 km and Bagno Vignoni at 35 km, accessible also in wintertime), prehistoric sites (the Belverde archeological Site) and San Francesco’ s passage signs (two wonderful abbeys at walking distance). Its countryside covered by olive trees, vineyards and sunflowers has been the inspiration of artists and travelers who were enchanted by its colors and tastes. You can try the excellent local olive oils and the prestigious wines produced in the area, as well as discover the genuine tastes of the worldwide appreciated Tuscany cuisine. Its position makes it Ideal for trekking and bicycle excursions. Travelers appraise Cetona at every time of the year: in winter, the foggy atmosphere and the Christmas lights make the village an unforgettable romantic experience. In autumn, the fall of the leaves creates and chromatic breathtaking yellow and red spots in the countryside. In spring and summertime, the nature explodes with its colors and fragrancies, making every moment spent outside as a moment to re-generate your eyes and your spirit. Reachable by walking through winding streets of the historic center, La Terrazza is a wonderful detached stone house located in the heart of the village; it is situated just 100 meters away from the beautiful and lively central piazza where all the shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as the magnificent villa belonging to the fashion designer Valentino, are. You can walk around the history pulsing streets of the village and savor the breathtaking views of the Tuscan hillsides, or relax in the garden and terraces that make La Terrazza so unique. The house, dating back to the 16th century, is built upwards, like all medieval houses, along the ancient walls of the village, still visible today in the exclusive overhanging garden created in a walkway of the walls themselves. From our garden and terrace, you enjoy a spectacular and priceless view of the Valdichiana, Città della Pieve as well as the ancient roofs of the village. The house, entirely in stone and full of ancient charme, re-proposes in its structure the ancient Tuscany houses, with an internal courtyard and an external staircase leading to the first floor (also connected with an internal staircase). It has been recently renovated in a perfect and refined Tuscan style and equipped with all modern comforts (wi-fi, independent heating, tv etc.). The open spaces represent the peculiarity of this house compared to the others located in the ancient village. The apartment, decorated with extreme elegance and charme, is on three levels. The ground floor, accessed from the internal courtyard (for the exclusive use of guests and ideal for your breakfast, lunch or dinner outdoor) has a living room and a fully equipped kitchen. A large fireplace serves as a meeting and relaxing place on cold winter days, after a day spent discovering the countless attractions of the village and its surroundings. On the second, an elegant bedroom with in suite bathroom and shower. On the third level, there are two bedrooms, one with a double bed, and one with two single beds served by a second bathroom with shower (at the second floor). The floor, in case of hot summer nights, has air conditioning. The second floor has instead a portable conditioner. Floors are original and cellars are made in wood. A flowery terrace and the enchanting garden (accessible also by a private walkway from a lateral street), dominated by a centuries aged olive tree and surrounded by flowers and roses and equipped with every comfort for your relax, represent an oasis of peace and tranquility that will make your stay exclusive, charming and unforgettable. Here, sipping a good glass of local wine at sunset or caressed by the pleasant Tuscany sun, you can immerse yourself in the enchanted and carefree atmosphere of the Tuscany countryside and re-live an experience back in time, with all the comforts of modern times. A suggestive cellar dug into the stone (but not accessible to guests), used for the storage of wines and wood, completes the property La Terrazza still represents an unforgettable chance to live fully immersed in the Tuscany style of life. Our home is the ideal solution for staying all year round and it is ideal for welcoming guests of any age, a couple, a family or a group of friends up to 6 persons. We are waiting for you! We are sure that our house will enchant you as it does with us every time we return. And if you like our style, visit aldo our beautiful property in Sardinia, 'La Terrazza on the Beach- Chez les Mars'. airbnb.com/h/chezlesmars Guest access Cetona is considered one of the most beautiful and exclusive villages in Italy (it has been voted as one of the most picturesque Italian villages). Here the fashion stylist Valentino owns a wonderful property visible in the main square. Located less than two hours from Florence and Rome, La Terrazza is centrally located for exploring the whole of Tuscany, Umbria and central Italy. Roma is easily reachable by highway (100min) or by high speed train (60min). Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza, Orvieto, Assisi, Perugia, Viterbo, Arezzo are just some of the most popular cities in the world within a short drive. For SWIMMING Trasimeno Lake is 30min far away. Dominated by the homonymous mountain, Cetona is a tiny medieval Tuscan village par excellence with about 3000 inhabitants. Reachable from the A1 motorway (8km) by train (Chiusi station at 6km). It is surrounded by countless picturesque villages, famous spas (San Casciano dei Bagni at 10 km and Bagno Vignoni at 35 km, accessible also in winter), prehistoric sites (the archaeological site of Belverde) and traces of the passage of San Francesco (two wonderful abbeys within walking distance). Its countryside covered with olive trees, vineyards and sunflowers has been the inspiration of artists and travelers who have been enchanted by its colors and flavors. You can taste the excellent local olive oils and the prestigious wines produced in the area, as well as discover the genuine flavors of Tuscan cuisine appreciated all over the world. Its location makes it ideal for trekking and cycling tours. Travelers appreciate Cetona at any time of the year: in winter, the foggy atmosphere and Christmas lights make the village an unforgettable romantic experience. In autumn, the fall of the leaves creates and breathtaking chromatic yellow and red spots in the countryside. In spring and summer, nature explodes with its colors and scents, making every moment spent outdoors a moment to regenerate your eyes and your spirit. The house can be reached on foot or with a small car (take it into due consideration when you rent a car weheter you want to reach the house by car. In any case, we suggest not venture out unless you are an expert driver). The square, with its shops, cafes and restaurants is only 150 meters from the house. To access the house you must walk up a hill for 130m from the closest parking. But, in case, you can download your luggage at the top of the hill and then drive your car to the parking. The house is 3 levels with staircases. A spiral staircase between ground and first level. This is typical of the charm of every middle age Italian village where historic houses were building in heighth. Other things to note Linen and towels provided free of charge. Baby bed on request Change of bed linen and towels is 50 euro for kingsize bed and 30 euro for single bed. Use of double rooms as a single is subject to an extra of 20 euro/day (kingsize bed used for one person ). Tourist tax to be paid in cash on arrival equal to 1.20Eur per day per person (children under 12 years excluded). Registration Details IT052008C2UBGJ67PP