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Villa Lupo is situated in a rural setting about 6km from the Etruscan town of Tarquinia, well known for the National Museum devoted to Etruscan exhibits and sarcophagi.
The villa has been beautifully transformed from an old farm building into a superb modern, open plan villa with great attention to detail.
The villa comprises of 3 double bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms, incorporating Philippe Starck fittings.
There is a large indoor dining/lounge with contemporary log burning fire, satellite tv/dvd player and Bose CD/radio sound system.
The solid wood contemporary kitchen combines the latest stainless steel appliances with granite work surfaces.
The villa has a superb 12m x 6m pool and large sun terrace.
Side aspect over pool
Upstairs bedroom
Outside sitting area
Views over Tolfa Mountains
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The Lazio region
Lazio is in central Italy on the western coast. It is divided into five provinces. In the north and west, bordering Tuscany and Umbria, are the provinces of Viterbo and Rieti. In the centre of Lazio is the province of Rome, then to the south lie the provinces of Latina and Frosinone.
Rome is of course the principal tourist destination in Lazio, but a holiday in Lazio has much more to offer than just the capital city.
The centre of northern Lazio is Viterbo, known as "the town of the Popes". During the Middle Ages the papacy moved here to escape disorder in the Eternal City. The historic town has a beautiful well preserved medieval centre. Its province offers a wealth of tourist attractions: the lovely Lakes Vico (the smallest of the Italian Lakes)and Bolsena, splendid gardens at the Villa Lante in Bagnaia, a grand palace at Caprarola, and Etruscan remains at Tarquinia and Vulci.
Tarquinia area
Tarquinia is located near the Tyrrhenian Sea, just west of Viterbo and 80km north west of Rome. A medieval fortified town during the middle ages and contains much evidence of its past, including high walls, numerous towers and narrow streets.
The town of Tarqinia is rich in art and history. Tarquinia is one of the best places to see Etruscan tombs and has an excellent archaelogical museum. The Etruscans were Italy's first real civilization, settling in what now is Northern Lazio, Tuscany, and Umbria. Tarxuna, now Tarquinia was one of the 12 Etruscan cities.
The main square of Tarquinia is the Piazza Cavour. In the square there is a magnificent palace (the Palazzo Vitelleschi) part of it Gothic style and part Romanesque, with a beautiful pillared courtyard. The Palazzo, now the museum, houses an important collection of Etruscan antiquities, including the terracotta statues of two winged horses ("Cavalli Alati") from the 4th Century BC, considered a masterpiece of Etruscan art. You will also see Etruscan sarcophagi and statues.
Tarquinias Etruscan Necropolis, on a hill top just outside the main town has some of the most beautiful and well preserved collections of painted burial tombs, 6,000 are dug into limestone. There are many frescoes in the tombs that depict the daily life of the Etruscan. Paintings date from 6th to 2nd centuries BC. (15 tombs are usually open each day for visitors).
The towns medieval fortifications has no less than 25 towers still standing. Wander through the pleasant town where there and several Romanesque and Gothic churches worth a look at, including the church of Santa Maria in Castello (1121) the oldest church in the town.
Tarquinia is a town like many others in Italy with its local celebrations. It has a busy annual scedule of public events. Summer is the busiest season of the year. As well as enjoying the beach life, tourists can also take the opportunity of visiting exhibitions, banqueting at medieval suppers, attending festivals and going on night tours of Etruscan places and the historic city centre. There are also concerts and guided tours. Ascesion Day on 15th August is celebrated with a traditional nocturnal procession of boats and spectacular fireworks by the sea at Tarquinia Lido.
In the town there are numerous restaurants and bars. Those seeking a more lively night out can visit Tarquinia Lido (the seaside resort) 6km.
Tarquinia is an ideal location to visit Rome (50 mins), Florence and Pisa (2 1/2 hours), Sienna (1 1/2 hours) Viterbo (1hour) also ferries from Civitavecchia (15 mins) to Sardinia.
How to get there
Fly to Rome Fiumicino airport to Villa Lupo 80km (50 minutes drive) Fly to Rome Ciampino airport to Villa Lupo 97km (1hr 15minutes drive) Cheap flights available from Jet 2./Easyjet/Ryanair Other airlines BA/Alitalia/BMI Car hire available at both airports
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Fiumicino: 80 km
Railway:
Tarquinia: 7 km
Ferry:
Civitavecchia: 10 km
Activities near Tarquinia
Sports: Watersports Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation City breaks
Further details indoors: The main living/dining room is spacious and airy. There are full length windows to two sides of the room, allowing views over the back garden and access to the dining loggia.
In the contemporary kitchen there is a large Sub-Zero fridge/freezer and additional wine fridge in the utility room. Smeg 6 burner range and Smeg dishwasher.
There is one bedroom on the ground floor with walk-in wardrobe/dressing room. There are two further bedrooms upstairs. One has built-in wardrobes, the other a walk-in wardrobe/dressing room and glass doors leading onto a small private balcony.
Further details outdoors: Villa Lupo has a 12m x 6m unheated pool, superb sun terrace with 6 sun loungers and fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. There are two mediterranean gardens with exotic plants, numerous almond trees, cherry, fig, apricot, grape vine and a small olive grove, palm trees with double hammock and trampoline.
Within the grounds of Villa Lupo there is a single storey house where the caretakers live. They maintain the gardens and pool and have their own completely separate parking and access. They are both English/Italian speaking and maintain a very descreet presence, and have an excellent knowledge of the local area.
Further details
Due to the rural location of the villa, at times of the year there can be a certain amount of activity in the surrounding fields, especially at harvest time.
The villa is not suitable for very young children, due to the open aspect of the pool (not fenced off etc) The pool is open from May to October (during the other months the cover will be on).
Conditions
A non- refundable deposit of 10% is required to secure your booking. 8 weeks notice for cancellations. Final balance to be paid 8 weeks prior to holiday A refundable damage deposit of £250 paid prior to arrival to be included in final payment.
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. We can accept payment by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros.
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Advertiser joined: 15 Jan 2008 This property added: 15 Jan 2008
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