La Torre della Palazzina

La Torre della Palazzina is a beautiful centuries old circular watchtower. Set in the hills of south-eastern Tuscany in its own two acres of land with a stunning swimming pool, it has really spectacular views over towering majestic cypress trees to the Umbrian hills on the other side of the Niccone valley. The restoration of the Tower, which is listed as a building of special historical interest, has hardly altered the original 15th century outside appearance at all. However, the three interior floors, which still retain their ancient wooden beams and terracotta tiles, have been ingeniously altered to provide modern and comfortable accommodation for four people all the year round. The location of La Torre della Palazzina, nestling under the battlements of an ancient castle, is the very stuff of dreams. Above all else life meanders at a gentle and leisurely pace here and it really is a special place to stay at any time of the year.
Immediately outside the Tower there is a paved outdoor terrace with fabulous views, that has stylish wooden garden furniture, sun umbrella and barbecue where you can dine, drink, doze and dream! The 6 x 12 metre swimming pool with Roman steps is situated in a dramatic position on a terrace up and behind the Tower with more chairs, loungers, tables and sun umbrellas. The pool design allows one to laze indolently on the Roman steps or stand on a small ledge all around the pool and gaze at the stupendous views whilst immersed in the warm water! This really is a pool with a view! The 2 acre garden contains vines, olives trees and a mass of lavender, rosemary, broom, honeysuckle, jasmine and other flowering bushes and leads directly into some of the loveliest country walks in the valley.

La Torre Della Palazzina	The Pool With A View
The Sittting Room With Wood Burning Stove	The Master Bedroom

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The front door leads from the paved outside terrace into the ground floor that contains a modern kitchen and dining area. The kitchen contains a four-ring gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer and washing machine.
The living area on the ground floor contains easy chairs and a sofa which are gathered around the old Tuscan fireplace that now uses a wood burning stove for those roaring open fires in the chillier winter evenings.
A winding stone staircase leads up to the first floor and the half mooned shaped main bedroom with double bed. The complete top floor of the Tower, which is reached by a spiral staircase, has a magical circular domed terracotta brick ceiling and contains two single beds.

La Torre della Palazzina is available all the year round for a minimum of one week with changeover on Saturday. During the winter months it is possible for some flexibility on these days and rental periods, so please just ask when making an enquiry.

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Detailed booking procedures and conditions will be sent when any enquiry wants to make a reservation. The rental price includes the consumption of electricity, gas and water (for normal general usage), the use and laundry of bed linen and towels and final cleaning. The price does not include the use of such items as central heating, firewood, telephone calls, meals or any other service provided by the owner

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If you want to really explore this magical part of Italy the owners of La Torre can show you not only some of the historic towns of Tuscany and Umbria, but also places far from the madding crowds that the guidebooks scarcely mention and where others seldom venture. They can propose a selection of tours and adventures that include country walks, cooking, ceramics and an amazing tour of Hannibal’s bloody battle at Lago Trasimeno. All of which will give you an unique perspective of Italy. Please just ask for details.

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