Luxury Apartment in Italy

Our house, beautifully renovated with quality materials, is located in Città della Pieve, on the border with Tuscany. Located on the second floor of Palazzo Cartoni, a historic and prestigious building with a lift (107*62), it dominates the main square of the town with a view of the Cathedral, offering a unique stay in a refined atmosphere in 90 exclusive square metres. It consists of a beautiful entrance, with a study area, a fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The space Tourist tax €1 per night; no charge for children under 14. Welcome to Città della Pieve, on the border with beautiful Tuscany. You will be welcomed at Palazzo Cartoni, located in the main square of the village, in the middle of the historic center, in a privileged location, a few steps from numerous and excellent restaurants, lively cafes and charming local shops. You will also find banks, pharmacy, post office, parking laundromats and supermarkets. HISTORY The house you will stay in was built at the behest of Giulio Cesare Cartoni in 1845, entrusting the work to the architect Giovanni Santini. to decorate the ceilings of the apartment dedicated to you, he entrusted himself to his pupil, Filiberto Cappannini, artist and master of Italian decorative tradition. Among his students, we can include Antonio Marroni, a fellow citizen, who will then pass on the same passion to his son Mario, who still has a studio, which can always be visited in Città della Pieve, with his works and also those of his father Antonio. THE SPACE At the private entrance of the apartment you will be greeted by a beautiful fresco and gritted floors. A wooden desk is available to dedicate yourself to reading and hobbies. There is a wifi stamping. Kitchen Spacious and fully equipped, with peninsula. As a welcome gift you will find a large plate of fresh fruit, a plate of typical cookies of the country, an organic tea selection, a basket with snacks, coffee, white sugar and cane, in the fridge, natural water and gas, milk, yougurt, fruit juices, canned drinks, all to regenerate you from your trip. You will have a tasting offered at Cantina La Frasca, our old cellar, in tuff and brick, located in the historic center of Cetona. The kitchen is completed with a dishwasher, oven, refrigerator, a mixer, freezer, 5 burners, wine glasses, flutter, water glasses, toaster, kettle, microwave, De Longhi machine for a warm breakfast, a mocha for a traditional coffee that will inebriate your awakening, Italian fine porcelain dishes, stainless steel cutlery, spreader to prepare our handmade pasta, for a typical and high-level culinary experience, and everything necessary for proper recycling. For a culinary pamper you can choose artisanal products selected for you, in a widely-stocked showcase, where you can buy: wines, wine and oil from our farm, Italian and international gross prosecco, piciums and tagliatelle with traditional sauces, such as agione and ragù; paté and vegetables underneath for excellent aperitifs; balsamic vinegar and saffron to enrich your dishes; jams for your sweet breakfast. All to make you feel at home, but live the typicalities of our territory. A solid wood table with 6 chairs completes the space, along with photographs of the square taken from original postcards from the early 1900s and a vintage radio to brighten your stay. Suite Padronale For a fairytale night you will have at your disposal the large master suite of 27 square meters, in which you will experience a princely atmosphere, with Art Nouveau frescoes, gritty floors and luxury furnishings, for relaxation and comfort of absolute level. For an absolute rest you will be expanded and pampered by prestigious cotton percale sheets embroidered and produced by the historic Italian company Rivolta Carmignani, in a King Size 180*210 bed. The large window will illuminate your room by enhancing the colors that transmit energy and serenity to your days, which you can also spend comfortably in the elegant armchair reading a book in a refined and historic environment. Smart TV 65" 4k with ultra fast fiber and apps, such as Netflix, Prime, Disney and more (some require your credentials). There is a safe and single use slippers. Bathroom Large marble-covered shower with glass front with shampoo dispensers, body soap and conditioner; floor with mosaics in Alps and red Verona; travertine sink and glass shelf with professional hairdryer and hot plate. Bio shaving kit, teeth set and cotton fioc mono use. You can find towels and shower towels in soft sponge. Room with bathroom Double or double bedroom, a small wedding favor with a beautiful English Art Nouveau fresco; inside a service bathroom in travertine and Siena yellow with shower, sink, toilet with shower. There's a safe, hairdryer, and disposable slippers. Apartment equipped with wi-fi with ultra-fast fiber, independent air conditioning in each room, independent floor heating adjustable for each individual room, washing machine with soaps, iron and ironing board, board games. Guest access Our 90 sqm house will be at your disposal for exclusive use. Matteo and Elisa will welcome you, hand over the keys and check you in. A careful and final renovation carried out with quality materials, will allow you to live a unique experience: marbles such as coatings, granilla for floors, Murano chandeliers and frescoes of the early 1900s, make the space of absolute value. A result of many years of work by our whole family. There are all the comforts that will allow you to have a beautiful experience between Umbria and Tuscany. From this stately palace, where history and luxury merge, you can easily reach well-known destinations, such as Orvieto, Siena, Perugia, Assisi, Spello, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Bagno Vignoni, Cetona, Lake Trasimeno, Cortona and many other interesting countries. Logistics Information HIGHWAY: EXIT FABRO: 16 KM (SOUTH) CHIANCHIANO TERME CLOSED EXIT: 15 KM (FROM THE NORTH) RAILROAD STATION: CLOSED: 9.8KM AIRPORT: PERUGIA: 52 KM FLORENCE: 151 KM ROME/FIUMICINO: 182 KM Other things to note We will be happy to offer all our guests a tasting of wine, oil of our production, combined with typical local products, at our old cellar, located in the historic center of Cetona. You will be welcomed by Mrs. Lory, who since 1991 offers excellent products to those who want to discover Tuscany through the products of the territory. You can sit in the large wooden table under brick vaults. Staying in Città della Pieve, you can enjoy numerous clubs and shops, walking quietly through the streets and alleys of the historic center, of medieval origin set on a hill close to Tuscany, along the hills of Valdichiana and Lake Trasimeno, on a dominant position, which allows a wonderful view. The current urban configuration dating back to the mid 1200s, in the shape of an eagle. The historic center is characterized by the local terracotta constructions made by hand with light pink, ochre and dark red; walking you can admire the bricks of all eras, and depending on the time of day when the sun hits these small building elements, each facade, every corner, every alley clamps with the most varied shades of warm colors, especially at sunset. Walking through Città della Pieve is therefore a pleasure for the eyes and spirit, to taste the slow rhythms of life and enjoy breathtaking views and views, such as the one visible from Vicolo Baciadonne, one of the narrowest alleys in Italy, born so long ago from a diatribe between neighbors, who involuntarily gave birth to one of the narrowest and most romantic alleys in Italy. The Vicolo owes its name to popular malice, which saw the possibility of attempting a loving approach if ever, crossing it, a woman had crossed it. Beautiful is also the view that opens once you arrive at the end of the alley, which gives beautiful and romantic sunsets over the Val di Chiana, Monte Cetona with its greenery that dominates other villages of Orvietano and Sienese. Inside the walls you can find numerous churches, including the Duomo, the Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary of Fatima and Santa Maria dei Bianchi, within which you can admire the Adoration of the Magi, the most evocative work of one of the most influential painters of the Italian Renaissance, Pietro Vannucci said "the Perugino". You then arrive at Piazza del Plebiscito, which has always been the hub of the town's life: the Duomo, the ancient Pieve, Palazzo Corgna and Palazzo Cartoni, constitute a perfect setting for the Agora. Country rich in art, culture and popular traditions, such as the Palio dei Terzieri, emblem of belonging to the country by all citizens. The event takes place for ten days in August: historical re-enactments, shows, tavernas with great food, the costume parade with more than eight hundred figures and the bull hunting (wooden), create a effervescent atmosphere that involves the whole country and also visitors. Inside the village, there is a wonderful green park and pine forest, where you can make pleasant and fresh walks or jogging. Impossible not to report the pleasure of the table and our typical cuisine. Trattoria Bruno Coppetta: historic trattoria since 1963, where you can find typical dishes of our tradition, within a refined environment, with brick vaults and frescoes. From Laura: Gianluca will welcome you with his kindness and friendliness, offering you tasty fresh seafood dishes. Ristorante Pizzeria Taverna del Perugino: you can choose traditional typical dishes and an excellent pizza. La Serenella: more than 50 years of history! Family-run trattoria, where you can find Grandma's classic kitchen. Dandy's: Restaurant with seafood menus, traditional dishes, and pizzeria. Intimate environment located behind the Palazzo Comunale and close to the Theater. For your breakfasts or aperitifs, you can sit in one of the bars in the historic center: Antica Caffetteria Matucci, an elegant and cozy place, meeting point for great breakfasts and plenty of aperitifs. Historic Central: meeting place for international customers, where you can choose from an important selection of wines, enjoy the view of the Piazza for pleasant aperitifs. Moncaffè: You will be greeted by Stefania's smile, which will delight you with a great cafe and rich aperitifs. Registration details IT054012C204032161