Villa rental in Arezzo, Italy - Mulino sul Colle - Property 87590

About the Experience
Few places can compare to the charm of this Tuscany villa rental near Arezzo, great for a family with kids. Nestled among the hills amidst trees and grass, you'll feel you've arrived at the quintessential Tuscan experience. You can explore small villages near this farmhouse in Tuscany, venture into Arezzo, which is where the movie "Life is Beautiful," starring Roberto Benigni, was filmed, or travel further for day trips to Cortona or Lake Trasimeno. You will also enjoy wandering the countryside, on foot, in a car, or on horseback while staying at this farmhouse accommodation in Tuscany.

Location
This Tuscany holiday home is located south of Arezzo in a peaceful position, ideal for taking walks through the natural surroundings. However, it is also just 3.5 km from a small commercial centre with basic food shops, and horseback riding is also available nearby. Arezzo, the setting for Roberto Benigni's "Life is Beautiful," is a city characterized by a beautiful array of architectural styles, from Etruscan ruins to the Roman amphitheater and the Medici Fortress. The first weekend of each month features a popular antique fair, while annually the town hosts a festival called "Joust of the Saracens," where all of the citizens dress in medieval attire to watch "knights" charge at a target (representing the Saracen king). The location of this holiday home is also well situated to day trips throughout Tuscany, including nearby Cortona and Lake Trasimeno, as well as Florence and Siena.
Lake Trasimeno: 35 km
Cortona: 23 km
Arezzo: 8 km
Shops: 3.5 km

Exterior Description
Pretty water mill (180 m2) today used as a charming holiday home surrounded by hills clad with olive groves. In addition to its pleasant architectural aspect that is well preserved, the mill is characterised by a huge external area made up of an extensive lawn at the entrance and it has a beautiful terrace on the upper floor which extends towards the terracings with the olive groves. The technical structures of the mill are also well preserved. Extensive and beautiful views over the Chiana valley and the hills and the woods. Small hut with barbecue. Peaceful position. Ideal for beautiful walks. Covered parking place for 2 cars and other outdoor spaces for parking in. Internet access.

Interior Description
Mezzanine gr. fl.: kitchen/dining room with a large ancient fireplace (wood burning oven still in good working order, oven, dishwasher, freezer), this room has 2 windows which overlook the Chiana valley as far as Civitella della Chiana; living room (satellite TV) with access to the equipped and sunny terrace (60 m2); from the living room with double divan bed you also gain access to the bathroom which is built over two levels: by going up three steps you reach the lower level with wash basin and by means of a narrow spiral staircase you reach the upper level with shower, WC and bidet. Gr. fl.: 1 double bedroom with bathroom with bath, access onto a small covered terrace (table football) and which is linked to a small single bedroom with access onto the lawn (approx. 150 m2), 1 double bedroom with access onto the lawn and is a passage-way (by going up 9 steps) to a twin bedded room; 1 bathroom with shower (no window or bidet); laundry room (washing machine, sink). The gr. fl and the mezzanine gr. fl. communicate internally by means of an ancient central staircase and externally from various walkways. Midweekly cleaning is possible. PC with ADSL Internet connection. Comfortable furniture. Telephone. Central heating. Baby-bed available. LOCATION: 8 km south of Arezzo. Just 3.5 km from a small commercial centre with basic food shops, 4 km horse riding, 23 km Cortona, 35 km Lake Trasimeno. Florence and Siena are within easy reach.

Features
Available Amenities: Washing machine, baby bed, Satellite TV, barbeque, table soccer, terraces, dishwasher, electric oven.
Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.
# Central heating: according to consumption

# Telephone: according to use

# Electricity, gas: according to consumption

# Mid-week cleaning: on request

Nearby Attractions: Horseback riding, hiking, Tuscan hill towns, Arezzo, Cortona, Lake Trasimeno, Florence, Siena.