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An Italian villa one hour from Rome, two from Florence: Ideally located to explore Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany. | ||||
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The villa, unseen from the paved road, suddenly appears, nested high on the side of a declivity, and the view opens down towards a gorgeous system of valleys and creeks. This territory is part of the protected natural environment and watershed of the Tiber Valley, which eventually converges at the Tiber River, at about 3 km distance. The view is unobstructed, and you can see the lush vegetation and the dramatic tufo walls of the archaeological area of Palazzolo in the foreground.
Completely
private,
with
no
other
houses
or
buildings
on
its
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Le Terrae, on three levels, can comfortably accommodate eight to ten people, but can be wonderfully spacious for a couple. Well furnished, entirely floored with terracotta tiles and finished with hand-painted ceramic tiles in kitchen and bathrooms, the villa has all the warmth and comfort to make you feel at home.
A spectacular round staircase in the heart of the villa features a spiraling wrought iron handrail, painted in a very Mediterranean shade of blue. Windows on the staircase allow light to flood the steps and play geometric games on the cool terra-cotta floor.
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The Grounds | ||||
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On the property there is a beautiful centuries old oak, among the largest ones in the area. Under the oak tree a swing, a large table for outdoor dining and nearby a bocce-ball court. The windows open wide onto a serene and lush landscape where vineyards and hazelnut groves alternate with wild woodland. Stunning sunsets behind the hills and the silhouettes of distant hill towns. Dark and clear night skies for spectacular star watching. | ||||
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Situated
one mile from a
delightful
medieval
town
of Etruscan-Roman origin, famous through the centuries for
the production of terra cotta pottery,
amidst
the
vineyards,
oak
forests,
and
sunflower
fields
of
the
valley
bordering
Umbria
and
Lazio,
villa
Le
Terrae
is a
haven
of
unspoiled
beauty. In the territory of the ancient Etruscans: within half an hour to one hour distance from Rome, Spoleto, Orvieto, Assisi, Perugia, Todi, Viterbo, Civita di Bagnoregio, Tarquinia, Bolsena, and Vico lakes. Two hours from Florence. The villa, with its spaciousness and grand location, provides a quiet and luxurious respite from busy travel, while remaining superbly connected to points of interest. Whether you are interested in the art cities or medieval hilltowns, in Roman or Etruscan archaeological sites, in the art of the Renaissance, or in the dramatic and lush volcanic landscapes, hot springs, and lakes of the Tuscia region, you can use Villa Le Terrae as a base for your explorations. | ||||
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The Landscape |
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Le Terrae (earth or lands) is the name of the parcel of land where the house sits. The name comes from the fact that in the past it was here that the local artists (among these, our great-grandmother and her brothers, who ran one of the local kilns) took the clay used for the production of the earthenware.
From the villa there are beautiful views on the hills and towns and on the surrounding woods. The landscape of the region, Tuscia, from the name the Romans gave to the land of the Etruscans, is characterized by the warm colors of the underlying volcanic rocks, lush vegetation and dramatic land forms. These strong and unique features distinguish the area from the neighboring Umbria and Tuscany. What at a first sight appears to be flatland is in actuality rugged territory with high plateaus of soft tufo rock, through which the abundant waters of the Tiber tributaries have carved deep |
gorges and canyons, delimited by high perpendicolar walls. In this natural scenery the ancient hilltowns seem to be spontaneously rising from the natural fortifications of the volcanic cliffs. The fertility of the soil and the richness of the water produced lush vegetation, dominated by oaks (Quercus robur). The vegetation of the Etruscans Ciminian Forest was famous in ancient times, and said to be so thick and mysterious to be feared by the Romans. Ciminia erat silva tum magis invia atque horrenda...Haud fere quisdam praeter ipsum ducem audebat intrate eam...Livy, 1st Century, B.C. This is a relatively unknown part of Italy, in the heart of a territory characterized by natural beauty, and an extremely rich historical and artistic legacy: Etruscan - Faliscan and Roman necropolis and sites, Medieval hilltowns, Renaissance palazzi, and gardens. Follow this link to a DESCRIPTION of these places by nineteenth century traveller and etruscologist George Dennis. |
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A
description
in
the
words
of
our
guests:
"The house is architecturally beautiful with many terraces from which to choose for sun or shade. The nicely appointed bedrooms, modern bathrooms, lovely furnishings, American style kitchen (with a full size fridge), fireplaces and many personal touches make it a pleasure to visit....The basics: There's a lot of water, the fridge makes copious amounts of ice; the phone works; the house is spotless; the shower is uniquely European; the locals are charming, friendly and helpful; and the countryside looks like Eden" |
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Rates per rental week in US dollars: Up to 8 people: US $ 2,500 (Apr - Oct and Christmas - New Year) and US $ 1,800 (Nov - March) Refundable security deposit: US $ 800 Additional charge for each additional person (exceeding 8): US $ 200 / week Minimum Stay: One week Changeover Day: Saturday |
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Reservations: Email
Us
Phone: (206) 525 8766 - US Pacific Coast Time
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Thank you for visiting our Web site and our house! Grazie per aver visitato il nostro sito Web e la nostra casa! |
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