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| Calcina |
Enjoying a
hill top position very close to the beautiful walled
city of Sansepolcro, birthplace of Piero della Francesca,
Calcina nestles in the lovely lower foothills of the
Alpe Della Luna (mountains of the moon) region, and
is set in 20 acres of grounds with gardens orchard
olives vines and woodlands.
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The property
offers 360 degree views to Umbria beyond and Tuscany
below. It is a quiet and tranquil country setting ideal
for children and a family holiday yet conveniently close
to the many cultural artistic and culinary delights
which attract visitors to Italy. Available for year-round
rental, this is an ideal base from which to explore
many of Tuscany and Umbria's prime tourist sites, or
to simply bask by the pool in the Italian sunshine and
admire the lovely countryside.Outside (and facing down
the valley) is a large and sunny terrace stretching
the full width of the house and including a pergola
ideal for al fresco dining. |
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The
farmhouse was built some 200 years ago adjacent to the
site of a shrine to San Cerbone which dates back to
the 12th century, and which was visited by Saint Francis
of Assisi on the pilgrimage to Rome. |
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To the rear of
the house is a large barn (presently unrestored and
used only for storage) and a small private (deconsecrated)
church with naive mural painted walls. Behind the barn
lies a large swimming pool with roman steps
and a wide paved surround furnished with loungers and
chairs. There is a delightful view over the
Tuscan countryside to one side and an uninterrupted
view towards Umbria on the other. The house
has been fully restored over the last 5 years but retains
many original features including age polished pianelli
floors, a working stone fireplace, chestnut beamed ceilings,
double aspected rooms with high ceilings and long views,
extensive terraces to catch the sun all day long, a
working walk-in bread and pizza oven, garage and a range
of outbuildings including a small deconsecrated private
church with altar, pews and seating for 12 people. |
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