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TORRE DELLA LUNA
Borgo di Calcina di Baldignano, Sansepolcro. Tuscany
3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms (Sleeps 6)

Borgo di Calcina di Baldignano is a small estate enjoying panoramic views in rural Tuscany. This lovely property is comprised of two separate and private residences, Calcina and Torre della Luna, which stand 150 yards apart on 20 very pretty acres consisting of a small private church, fruit orchard, woodland, sunflower fields and farmland. Calcina and Torre della Luna are rented separately though are ideal for a large family or group of friends when rented together.

The estate occupies an elevated position in the lower foothills of the lovely Alpe della Luna region near the medieval town of Sansepolcro, birthplace of artist Piero della Francesca and home of his famous work "The Resurrection". This small but sophisticated walled town also has four restaurants listed in the Michelin guide as well as year-round events and festivals including the traditional crossbow contest the "Palio della Balestra" with rival town Gubbio. Nearby are delightful small hilltop towns including Caprese Michelangelo (allegedly the birthplace of the artist), Monterchi and Monte Santa Maria Tiberina. This is a wonderful base from which to explore many of Tuscany and Umbria's historical sites or to simply bask by the pool in the Italian sunshine.

Torre della Luna, a charming stone farmhouse, has been lovingly restored around a shrine to San Cerbone dating back to the 12th century, which was visited by Saint Francis of Assisi on the pilgrimage route to Rome. The house has a beautifully restored stone retaining wall round the whole of the southern side of the property, with a walk-way around the top and a large arched gateway underneath with stone steps down to the south facing pool plateau with its garden and rustic pergola. The very private 10m x 5m pool has pretty views of the surrounding countryside and across to the Alpe della Luna.

Ground Floor
· Sitting/dining room with a traditional chestnut beamed ceiling and terra cotta pianelli floor.
  Very comfortably furnished with large double doors opening onto the stone -floored dining
  terrace. A stone staircase leads to the spacious terra cotta-floored landing of the first floor.
· Wooden locally hand-made kitchen well equipped with electric oven, gas range, dishwasher
  and fridge/freezer. The view from the window is through the arch and down the stone steps
  to the pool.
· Outside staircase leading up to the roof and a large (26' x 20') railed terrace with a terra
  cotta floor and small sitting room (currently used for storage only).
· Laundry room

First Floor
· Large light and airy bedroom with king-size bed, lovely wooden floor and wonderful views
  down the valley in one direction and across the pool terrace towards Anghiari in the other.
· Bedroom with twin beds, wooden floor and a large picture window with views down over
  the pool terrace and garden. Double doors lead directly out to a terrace.
· Bathroom shared by above bedrooms with a tub having an overhead shower and a screen
· Bedroom with a wooden floor, king-size bed, door to the terrace and bathroom en suite
  with a shower

Amenities: Radio/cassette/CD player and washing machine

Staff: Maid service weekly on Saturday and pool cleaning twice weekly

Services Available at an Additional Cost: Cook, English-speaking baby sitter, maid for extra cleaning and grocery shopping.

Notes: Pets may be accommodated, please inquire at time of booking. Linen and towels are changed weekly and electricity, gas and hot water are included. Cots and high chairs may be available. The house isn't recommended for small children and non-smokers are preferred.

Distances: Sansepolcro is 4 km. (supermarkets, shops, banks, cafes, post office and a lively market twice weekly), Anghiari is 15-20 minutes, Citta di Castello is about 30 minutes and Arezzo (the location for the town shots in the Oscar-winning film La Vita e Bella) is about 45 minutes. Lake Trasimeno (boat trips, wind surfing, child-friendly beach), Perugia, Assisi, Cortona and Gubbio are all about 1 hour and Florence, Siena, San Gimignano and Bologna are about 2 hours.