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Home description
It is in an outstanding hilltop position 500 metres above sea level with stunning views of up to 30-40 miles in 3 directions to distant hills and mountains. It stands in 4 acres of grounds of which one acre is woods.
Meaccino is a very beautiful stone farmhouse dating from the 16th century, restored by local craftsmen under architectural supervision. It sleeps 6 comfortably. There is a private swimming pool.
Meaccino Farmhouse
Large and secluded outdoor pool with breathtaking mountain views
Lovely vined terrace
Dining area with double doors leading out to the terrace
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The Tuscany region
Meaccino is centrally placed for day trips to Florence (70 miles), Siena (50 miles), Urbino (50 miles), Perugia (50 miles), Assisi (60 miles). It is ideally located for those with a particular interest in Piero della Francesca. Many of his finest works are in Sansepolcro (9 miles), Monterchi (8 miles) and Arezzo (22 miles).
Arezzo / Anghiari area
The house is 4 miles from the beautiful medieval hilltop town of Anghiari and 9 miles from the fine Renaissance town of Sansepolcro (birthplace of Piero della Francesca - his 'Resurrection' is in the museum). Meaccino is approached on a metal road through a valley. The final track to the house has a gravel surface.
At Anghiari are shops (including an excellent small supermarket) and small playground. A wider range of facilities including two large supermarkets, hairdressers, antique shops etc are to be found at Sansepolcro, as well as a very pleasant municipal outdoor swimming-pool with picnic area under tall trees, much used by local families in the summer months. Both Anghiari and Sansepolcro have weekly open-air markets. There are many excellent restaurants in Anghiari and Sansepolcro and the surrounding areas.
How to get there
The house is situated 4 miles from Anghiari and 9 miles from Sansepolcro. The nearest airport is Perugia (Ryanair from Stansted), approximately 50 miles from Meaccino.
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden
Further details indoors: On the ground floor are an entrance hall, L-shaped kitchen / dining-room, sitting-room with traditional hearth and a twin bedded room and shower room with large shower cabinet, loo, basin, bidet and washing-machine. Dining table expands to sit six.
The kitchen is equipped with gas hob / electric oven, dishwasher, fridge and marble sink and worktops and ample cupboard space.
There is an additional fridge / freezer in a separate small room.
Double doors lead from the kitchen / dining-room to the terrace.
On the first floor, reached via a traditional internal wooden staircase, there is an open space with easy chairs and sofa, bookcase, stereo player, video player and wood-burning stove; a very spacious twin-bedded (can be made into double) room, with space for a third bed or cot, a bathroom with bath, loo, bidet and basin, loggia and a further twin-bedded room.
The terrace is equipped with table and chairs for al fresco living. It commands outstanding views and is canopied with vines. There are electric lanterns for use after dark.
The floors are of stone reclaimed from the house and reclaimed tiles. The ceilings are traditional with beams and rafters, mainly the originals and tiles / wood.
The lighting is a mixture of 12V lights and traditional lanterns and antique fittings.
There are kelims and rugs on the floors and traditional antique furniture.
Further details outdoors: There are 4 acres of land of which one acre is woodland. The rest consists of meadow and scattered trees and shrubs, including many wild roses and olive trees.
Close to the house the grounds are more cultivated with roses, fruit trees, vines over the pergola on the terrace and other shrubs and plants. Guests are welcome to any fruit in season.
The land and garden round the house and pool are cared for by a gardener and there is an automatic irrigation system.
On the south side of the house the hillside was used for terraced farming.
The pool is on the second terrace down. It is 10m x 5.5m and of uniform depth (about shoulder height on an adult). It is beautifully secluded with a paved area for sunbathing. There is a separate changing area. It is approached by shallow steps from the house.
The water is purified by an ozone system. At intervals the water gains further aeration by tumbling in a cascade on the valley side of the pool, giving the sound of a waterfall when the pump is in operation.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Changeover day is Saturday, arriving after 4pm on the first day and leaving by 10am on the last day. Bed linen and bath towels are provided. These are changed weekly when the house is cleaned.
A deposit of 10% of the total rental is payable on confirmation of booking. This is non-returnable. The balance to be paid 28 days before the start of the rental period, together with a £100 returnable deposit from which will be deducted the cost of any significant breakages.
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Contact details for home 61150
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Christopher Howard
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