Le Ripe an elegant Italian vacation home with stunning panoramic views of the Tuscan countryside and a 20 minute walk to charming town with restaurants, shops, services.
This spacious sand colored two story dwelling is a majestic fortress standing proudly against the rolling hills of Tuscany and the vast expanse of blue sky above - harkening back to the days of Rome's triumph and the agrarian society it once represented. The lawns, pergolas, patios, and separate annex, combined with the warmth of the interiors, make La Ripe an unforgettable destination.
The house is reached via a rustic dirt road and offers breathtaking, panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Once inside, guests will be embraced by the warmth of the soft lighting, the many alcoves, nooks and crannies, and the comfortable furnishings. The driveway leads to the large foyer - entry on the ground floor leads directly into the kitchen with a cozy sitting area with fireplace and laundry area. The space unfolds into a dining area, study, and large living room with fireplace and desk area. There are four bedrooms in the main house. The entire house is air-conditioned. Directly down a hill, within full view of the villa, is a two story annex with four bedrooms. It has a cozy living area with a fireplace and a small kitchen - French doors lead to a dining space with dramatic views. The annex only has air-conditioning in the bedrooms. Both houses have a flat screen TV in many of the bedrooms and living areas.
La Ripe is only 20 minutes from a charming hill town for restaurants, shopping and a luxurious thermal spa. It is ideally positioned for touring Tuscany & Umbria, with good access to Florence and Rome.
We offer pricing sleeping 10 persons in the main villa. Please inquirer.
[+] accommodationsGROUND FLOOR:
Large foyer; Expansive living room seating 14+ with two primary sitting areas, fireplace. Six windows and double doors onto the garden. Kitchen with sitting area and fireplace.
Study with large antique desk, DSL, couch for four. double door opens to the garden
Dining room with table that expands to accommodate 18 guest; door to surrounding lawn
Spacious country kitchen (gas stove, large oven, microwave, large fridge, freezer, dishwasher, espresso, juicer, slicer) with central work space. Door to garden. Nook with table for four. Working fireplace for cooking or pleasure.
Laundry room (washing machine, dryer)
Guest bath
FIRST FLOOR:
Living room with fireplace and desk area; three queen size bedrooms with walk-in closets and ensuite bathrooms and flat screen TVs; queen size bedroom; bathroom with shower; twin bedroom with separate entrance with ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet with flat screen TV
GUEST HOUSE
Adjacent building (approximately 10 meters) from Main House and furnished to a similar standard
Deep shady loggia can accommodate 18 for dinner, lovely panoramic view to the west across grounds
Double bedroom (queen) reached directly from loggia. TV. Ensuite bath (tub with wall-mounted and hand-held shower, partition)
OUTDOORS:
Veranda overlooks the pool area and the Val d'Orcia; pergola off the kitchen for outdoor dining; large grounds with spectacular views and olive groves nearby; pool (20 x 40) has a natural temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit [+] distancesSan Casciano dei Bagni is a 15 minute walk
Cetona is 25 minutes
Chuisi is 30 minutes
Chiusi-access to the A1 highway is 30-35 minutes
Montepulciano is 45 minutes
Orvieto is 45 minutes
Perugia is 1 hour
Siena is 1 hour
Florence is 2 hours
Rome is 2.5 hours
[+] included in the priceElectricity
Final cleaning
Water
Air-conditioning
Heating
Welcome dinner
Housekeeping (two housekeepers) 5 days a week for 3 hours except Sunday.
One change of bed linen per week.
10% discount for day spa, 20% discount for swimming pool and restaurant Ferdinand I at Fonteverde Spa Resort.
Window screens on all windows
Garden and swimming pool maintenance
There are two dogs on the premises for security. They are quiet and do not interfere with your use of the grounds. They are not inside the house.
[+] additional costs to be paid on the premisesTelephone according to consumption
Extra housekeeping service: available at Euro 14 per hour
Cooking available on request: 14 Euro per hour + 14 Euro per hour for assistant.
Refundable security deposit: 2000 Euro per week to be paid in cash upon arrival and refunded upon departure less any unpaid expenses