Porto Ercole

Description

Details

The Mediterranean style villa, built in 1956 on a hillside sloping down to the sea, is immersed in a terraced garden, planted with olive trees, lawns, junipers and Mediterranean pines, designed by the well-known landscape architect, Pietro Porcinai. Situated just a few metres from the sea, has two private jetties and sunbathing platforms,  and has spectacular views over Feniglia Bay Nature Reserve towards the Monte Argentario promontory and the island of Giannutri.

Many famous names from the arts and cinema, such as Leonard Bernstein, Alfred Hitchcock and Lauren Bacall, as well as business leaders and members of the Italian aristocracy have stayed at the villa.

Like the houses of ancient Rome, the villa is built on one floor around a central patio, with thick walls, several fireplaces, vaulted interiors and a covered terrace overlooking the sea. It is decorated in classic style. With private access to the sea, the swimming pool and the garden surrounding it, this is the perfect opportunity for a luxurious and intimate holiday.

Inside

Large sitting room, Dining room open to the terrace and the internal patio, External covered summer dining room, Kitchen, external barbecue.

Bedrooms

Five beautifully appointed Bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms. There is also an additional bedroom and bathroom suitable for staff use only

The Master bedroom enjoys a private garden, entrance, dressing, ensuite with Jacuzzi. The 2nd double bedroom overlooks the sea. The villa features a further 2 twin bedrooms, with ensuite bathrooms and a private garden. Another twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom. A twin for children with ensuite bathroom and a Nanny’s room with ensuite bathroom.

Entertainment

Sky television with worldwide channels

Outside

Situated just a few metres from the sea, with two private jetties and sunbathing platforms, has spectacular views over the bay, terraced gardens, Swimming pool with badujet

Location

Orbetello /Ansedonia is reachable by main roads from Rome, Pisa and Florence (from 1 to 2 hours by car).

Train

Main train station is in Orbetello (5 km. from Ansedonia), trains go to Rome, Grosseto, Siena Pisa and Florence.

Air

Rome Fiumicino 1 h by car, Rome Ciampino and Pisa 1,5 h by car.

Staff & Dining

A couple who care take and cook (2 meals and breakfast), clean and iron for normal daily hours (included). Extra hours, extra ironing upon request.

Gardener and pool cleaning included.

Things to Do

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