VILLA AMANDOLA

This exclusive and luxurious villa is situated high above the tranquil lake of San Ruffino, on the edge of a National Park. There are panoramic views across the Tenna Valley, encompassing the dramatic Sibillini mountain range and the medieval hilltop town of Monte San Martino. There are shops and restaurants in the nearby picturesque town of Amandola, 5 kms away, and the beach resorts of the Adriatic coast can be reached in 45 minutes. The many activities available locally include walking, hiking and exploration of nearby walled medieval hilltop towns, with their examples of Renaissance art and architecture. Just below the property, on San Ruffino Lake, is an organization called Dimensione Naturale which offers horse riding (lessons and trekking), canoeing and a range of health and beauty treatments. In addition, during the summer months, there are many local food and drink festas to be enjoyed.

The villa is set in 15 acres of its own woodlands with a small vineyard and an abundance of mature trees close to the house. Access to the property is via impressive wrought-iron double gates, then a further set of gates, leading down to the beautifully landscaped garden with large floodlit pool (36' x 18'). A covered arched stone portico outside the house, furnished with a frescoed stone table and sumptuous sofas, provides a cool place to relax out of the sun. Beside the pool, guests can sunbathe on comfortable wooden sun beds or shelter from the sun under a wooden loggia with canvas shades. The area also offers a barbecue and serving zone. All around are wonderful scents of lavender, jasmine, thyme, sage and rose.

The interior has been carefully designed with cool, spacious rooms with cream furnishings and natural materials of travertine and solid dark hardwood. There are antiques, original art and sculptures and many individual artefacts which the owner has collected from her travels around the world. The accommodation includes a magnificent and opulent open-plan Penthouse across the entire top floor, with a wet room and sunken Roman style bath. There are three further double bedrooms, two of which have en-suite bathrooms, and one with separate bathroom. Four additional children’s pull-out beds and a cot can also be made available. There are extensive living and entertaining areas both inside and out with much attention to detail, and finishes such as mood lighting and night time air-conditioning in the Penthouse. Further amenities include Sky TV, Wi-Fi, I-Pod docking station & Playstation. There is also a deluxe 'baby kit' available and welcome provisions are waitiing for guests upon arrival.

Ground Floor
Large open-plan kitchen and living area, including kitchen island, large oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Utility room with washing machine and ironing facilities. Guest WC. Dining room, which can have an intimate atmosphere, or open via sliding doors to a larger space. Three sets of doors open to the covered portico.

First Floor
Large living room running across the back of the house and divided into two sections; an informal area with comfortable sofas and flat-screen TV, and another sitting area with leather sofas around a fireplace. French windows open to terrace with 180 degree views of the lake and mountain range. Double bedroom with king-size bed, private balcony and en-suite bathroom with WC, bidet, shower and basin. Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with WC, bidet, shower and basin. Both en-suite bathrooms feature bowl-style basins on travertine shelves. Double bedroom. Separate bathroom with WC, bidet, shower and basin.

Second Floor
A magnificent penthouse designed to maximise light and views. Bedroom area with impressive hand-made emperor sized bed, and French doors opening to a sheet glass sided terrace, with a daybed beneath a sail-style shade. Bathroom area (can be curtained off) with stunning Roman-style Jacuzzi bath and oval stone sinks on individual tables. Large shower/wet room enclosed by a large sheet of glass. WC and bidet.

Maid service on request. Other services which can be arranged on request include an experienced Italian chef to cater in the Villa, tours to local Italian Designer Outlets E.g Tods & Prada, Italian tuition/lessons, wine tasting, yoga, Ti Chi. The owners also have an arrangement with a local activities company to organise just about any activity you wish; hiking, cycling, quad biking, artisan workshop tour, horse riding, truffle hunting with dogs (in season), wine cellar visits, master cooking classes and even tours by Vespa! You only have to ask!

Amandola (nearest town) 5 minutes drive
Ascoli Piceno (the ‘city of travertine’) 30 minutes
Nearest golf course 45 minutes
Ancona airport 1 hour 30 mins.
Beaches of the Adriatic coast 45 minutes