The space Dimora Michelangelo is an old country residence, skilfully restored and transformed into an exclusive private retreat. It is situated in the centre of Valdichiana, close to Arezzo and Cortona, at the top of a hill that dominates a scene of pleasant tuscan countryside with green fields and ancient villages. It is a typical old country residence, renovated with love and care, respecting its original characteristics: all of the original building materials - terracotta flooring, stonework in pietra serena stone, and wooden beams have all been used in the restoration with great attention to detail, and together with the richness of the furnishings consisting of antique furnishings and precious materials, all contribute to an elegant and exclusive atmosphere. The bedrooms take care of the comfort and are beautifully decorated with rich fabrics to give a unique romantic atmosphere. The bedrooms take care of the comfort and are beautifully decorated with rich fabrics to give a unique romantic atmosphere. The bedrooms are beautifully decorated to give a romantic and sopisticated atmosphere. There is a total of 9 bedrooms: some with suites with living-room, fireplace and Jacuzzi tub but all of them featuring an ensuite bathroom and the most up-to-date conveniences such as: air-conditioning, satellite TV, safe-deposit box, fridge-bar, internet connection. The property is surrounded by grounds of 2 hectares with a garden in tuscan style with olive trees: the nice pool offers a splendid view of the surrounding countryside. There are two simming pools: one indoor heated with whirlpool and sauna which will be perfect even in the fresh season. The other pool is situated in the garden with a solarium area for the relaxing time overlooking the Tuscan countryside. Everything has been thought out to offer an unforgettable holiday. The main sightseeing towns for art and history in central Italy (Florence, Siena, Perugia, Montepulciano, Assisi and Gubbio) are all within easy reach of Dimora Michelangelo INTERIOR GROUND FLOOR: entrance, living-room with fireplace and corner bar, dining-room, modern professional kitchen, glass loggia for dining with panoramic view, service room with washing-machine, 1 WC with washbasin, 1 double bedroom (with simpler furnishings) with bathroom with shower. Indoor heated swimming-pool (3 x 5m) with swimming against the current, hydromassage and bathroom with shower, sauna. The water temperature of the heated pool depends on weather conditions). The indoor pool has a direct access to the glass loggia. FIRST FLOOR (via internal stair or lift): 2 suites each consisting of 1 double bedroom with small living-room with fireplace and bathroom with hydromassage tub, 1 double suite with small living-room with fireplace and bathroom with shower, 4 double bedrooms each with en-suite bathroom with shower. SECOND FLOOR: 1 double bedroom in mansard with bathroom with shower. All bedrooms are different in size and decoration and have the most up-to-date conveniences such as: air-conditioning, satellite TV, safe-deposit box, fridge-bar, internet connection. The period furnishing perfectly matches with the original materials and the rich fabrics create a uniquely romantic and elegant atmosphere. EQUIPMENT: satellite TV, DVD, portable HI-FI with CD, air conditioning, flyers, telephone, internet key connection, dishwasher, oven, toaster, moka, mixer, blender, washing machine, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, barbecue, safe, lift, OUTDOOR & POOL A 4 acres ( ca. 2 hectares) park, with Italian style garden and olive trees surrounding the property. All original features have been maintained, brick floors, stone windows and doorways, chestnut beams and brick ceiling have been reconstructed using the house original materials. Period furnishing and rich fabrics, attention to details and enhance the elegant and exclusive atmosphere. The Outdoor pool measures 12x6 m (2m depth) and offers breathtaking view on the sourrounding countryside. Other things to note 700 m² - 18 sleeps - 9 bedrooms + 6 additional sleeps on request Bedrooms: 9 (3 suites, 5 doubles , 1 double on the ground floor) Bathrooms: 9 (5 with shower, 3 with hydro massage tub, 1 with shower in the internal swimmimg pool area, 1 service) Access road: Paved Fenced: No THE PRICE INCLUDES: External Private pool open from 01/05 to 30/09. Wi-Fi Internet access. Swimming towels. Property completely cleaned and supplied with sheets and bathroom towels with weekly change. Baby bed (children up to 3 years) on request at time of booking. Electricity, hot and cold water. Pets are not allowed. THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Final cleaning Euro 400. Internal private heated pool and sauna available the whole year on payment of € 450/week. Heating Euro 0,50 per Kw (if used). Air conditioning Euro 0,50 per Kw (if used). PETS: are NOT welcome BREAKAGE DEPOSIT: 1.500,00 Euro in cash on arrival CHECK IN: Saturday from 16.00 to 19.00 o'clock CHECK OUT: Saturday from 8.00 to 10.00 o'clock Registration Details IT051012B404NI6IXX