Villa Albrizzi is set in a large 19th century park covering 3,5 ha. . The property is located on the edge of Este, a small town South of Padua and very conveniently situated for shopping on foot in the town center. Location: Venice Airport is about 50 kms. away and there are local train and buses for Padua/Venice, or fast trains from Monselice 8 kms. away, to Padua, Milan or Venice to the North, or to Florence as well as Rome to the South. At the foot of the Euganean hills, the area is famous for Palladian and Venitian Villas. Abano, a famous spa is within easy drive. Verona's open air opera is 50 minutes away. For golfers, there are three 18-hole courses in the vicinity, about 25 minutes drive. The Villa: Has been owned by the Albrizzi family for the last three centuries. The property comprises a large main house, a separate 18th century pavilion used as a ballroom or reception room, with its original 18th century furniture and stucco decor on the walls. The Estate Grounds: In the large private park of the estate there is an all-weather tennis court and a large private swimming pool with changing house and pavilion, table and chairs for picnics by the pool, own vegetable garden and orchard. Staff Service: Included in the rental are the services of a full time cook, one/two maids. MAIN HOUSE: (15 people) First Floor: Spacious living room Library Morning dining room Formal dining room Large kitchen Breakfast room Pantry Guest powder room with wash basin and toilet Second Floor: Large hall 6 BEDROOMS: Master with king size bed and a/c en suite bathroom Bedroom with king size bed ensuite bathroom Bedroom with king size bed ensuite bathroom Bedroom with twin beds and a/c ensuite bathroom Bedroom with twin beds and a/c ensuite bathroom Single bedroom ensuite bathroom shared 5 BATHROOMS Complete. Each with tub and handshower Four of the bathrooms are ensuite Third Floor: 3 BEDROOMS 1 Bedroom with twin beds and a/c (en suite bathroom) 2 single bedrooms, one with a/c 2 BATHROOMS Complete. One with tub and hand shower, the other with a stall shower Rental includes: pool and ground maintenance, utilities, household needs and bed and bath linens (changed weekly), wi-fi. Extras: telephone, food shopping, wine and consumables, personal ironing and laundry. Staff services: two staff full time included for up to 10 guests, three staff for up to 15 guests, extra staff can be hired at a cost of € 100 per day. Staff works 6 days/wk (off Sunday afternoon and one other afternoon each week). The staff prepares two meals a day. Security Deposit: Euro 1,500 against any breakage, damage or loss, all phone charges, and any unpaid bills. Payments: 50% down, balance 45 days prior to occupancy date. Points of interest: Este 5 min. by foot Padua: 30 min, km 35 Venice: 1 hour, km 75 Vicenza: 40 min, km 45 Bologna: 1 hour, km 80 Ferrara: 40 min, km 64