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Bagnena |
Rassina, Tuscany, Italy |
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The site of a medieval fortress, Bagnena has been re-built and modernised over the last 30 years and now offers approximately 6000 square feet of comfortable, contemporary living space within its traditional Tuscan structure. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 8 |
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Guests:
| 10 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Bagnena lies in the foothills of the Pratomagno mountains which run south from Florence to Arezzo. The area, known as the Casentino, is beautiful and unspoilt. Unlike the well-known Chianti district a few miles to the west, the Pratomagno is peaceful and does not suffer from a great influx of tourists. During World War 2, Bagnena was occupied as a stronghold and vantage point. In 1958, the last occupants left the place deserted. In 1973, most of the property was purchased by a group, including its current owner, and a 30 year modernisation programme began. The restoration, though contemporary, has maintained original features wherever possible and resulted in a beautiful villa in Tuscany. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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There are two wooded walks from this villa in Tuscany, one of about 30 minutes and another of up to 4 hours, winding through the Pratomagno forest, from which promontory Bagnena is situated. The local village of Talla is 5 minutes down the mountain, with 2 local bars, one restaurant, a church, a bank, shops and a beautiful cemetery. Rassina - small local market town, 20 minutes away with rail connection to Arezzo. Bibbiena, 30 minutes away - the historic upper town has a university, hospital and good restaurants. Golf is available at Poppi, 45 minutes away. There is also a beautiful 12th century castle set upon a hill above the Medieval village where the famous poet Dante resided during his years of political exile. Arezzo's greatest artistic treasure is the set of frescoes by Piero della Francesca called La Leggenda della Vera Croce, in the church of San Francesco. Florence is 1 hr 15 mins by car, Pisa 1 hr 50 mins and Arezzo, 40 minutes. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| To get to the villa in Tuscany: If approached by the autostrada going south from Florence, you turn off at the intersection after Firenze Sud and Inciza called Valdarno. Immediately after leaving the toll booth, turn right then in about 1 mile turn left into a town called Terra Nouva Bracciollini. Go around the town and follow a sign post, to San Guistino Valdarno. Passing though San Guistino Valdarno, about one mile, there is a left turn signposted to Talla.
About 1 ½ miles above Talla itself is a left turning to Santo Bagnena. Bagnena itself lies a few hundred feet up the mountain, but it can seen from Santo Bagnena.
If approaching from Rome, you turn off the autostrada at the Arezzo junction. Follow the signposts around Arezzo marked Bibbiena. Keep on the road to Bibbiena until you arrive at a village called Rassina where you turn left to Talla, about 4 miles away.
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Nearest airports:
| Pisa or Florence |
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Nearest train station:
| Arezzo or Rassina |
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Car Hire:
| Essential |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Selection in Talla, nearest village. |
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Nearest shop:
| Talla |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Gerald Levin |
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Contact Phone No. |
+44 (0) 207 831 9582 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
CD Player / Dishwasher / DVD player / Linen provided / Log Fire / Maid Service / Telephone / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
There are 8 bedrooms, 5 doubles (1 with a Juliet balcony overlooking the orchard and valley), 3 singles, 4 Bathrooms, 2 Shower Rooms, 1 Study / Library, 2 Artists Studios (including darkroom facilities). There are 2 Dining Rooms (the Main Dining Room and 1 informal Dining Room), 2 Living Rooms (the Music Room with a piano and 1 informal Living Room) and 2 Kitchens (with dishwasher and washing machine).
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Exterior Facilities |
Balcony / BBQ / Garden / Garden Furniture / Parking / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
The villa has 2 dining terraces, a fruit orchard, an olive grove and 2 ‘Cantina’ / wood sheds. There is a shared swimming pool and also covered parking.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Maximum 10 people in group. Deposit required. All other conditions will be discussed upon enquiry.
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