~Mulino Arrighi~

Tuscany

Nearest town:   Montalcino~Siena   Pool 21'x30’   Maid Possible    No Pets

Kitchen (DW WM) Living/Dining Room Study with double sofa bed 3 DBR 3 Bathrooms Tel/Fax Sat TV Two Weeks preferred No children under ten. Babies Accepted.

Beautiful independent house obtained from the total restoration of a grain mill that dates back to 1606. The origins of the mill are uncertain but it was probably in operation in the same period that the Abbazia di Sant’Antonio was built, and provided flour to the Abbey monks. Shops and restaurants are at l mile, while Montalcino, famous for its Brunello wine, is at 6 miles. Siena is 38 miles and Florence 80 miles. The mill looks like it was taken directly from a book of fairy tales: the little arched bridge, the water flow ditch, and many minor details have been restored with punctilious care.

The private pool is the only external modern feature and it has been set into the original mill course above the structure. The mill is reached by a dirt track that leads through a gate opening onto the parking area. From there, there is a walkway leading to the house. The property is partially fenced in to afford privacy and has olive groves, fruit trees and woodlands. The position is very peaceful and private. The mill is in a green valley surrounded by soft hills.

The house develops on various levels. Main private entrance is down a short flight of stone steps through a paved, furnished terrace directly into the spacious open plan living/dining room with fireplace and satellite TV. Columns divide the living room from the dining area. A note of interest is a glass inset in the living room that overlooks the flow stream of the mill below. Next to the fireplace is a door that leads up two steps into the spacious, modern kitchen that is fully equipped with gas range, electric oven and dishwasher. To the left of the kitchen is a door opening outside onto a paved, covered terrace furnished with barbecue and dining set. It is ideal for enjoying one’s meals in the summer breeze.

A door on the right of the kitchen opens into a large pantry where the fridge with freezer is located. A door in the pantry opens onto a hallway. Up one step is the door to a spacious complete bathroom(shower). A second door opens into a large utilities room with washbasin and washing machine. This is where the garden furniture is stored during winter. Continuing along the hall and down one step, one returns to the dining room, on the opposite side of the fireplace.

From here, always in the dining room, a beautiful brick staircase leads to the first floor and opens directly into a second living room with fireplace. On one end of the living room is the door to a double bedroom, with complete en suite bathroom with shower. Another door on the opposite side of the living room opens into a spacious bathroom with toilet, washbasin and shower. A third door in the living room leads down to steps to a study with double sofa bed, situated in a niche.

The study is where the telephone and fax are located. A door in the study opens outside onto a wooden ramp leading to the lawn next to the pool. Next to the staircase is a second set of fairly steep stairs that leads up to the second floor landing. Two doors, opposite each other, on the landing open into two double bedrooms. There is a baby crib in one of these bedrooms.

The mill reflect typical Tuscan architectural styles with wood beamed ceilings, cotto floors and an alternation between white washed walls and stone on sight. The mill is very well furnished in Tuscan style and rental price includes central gas heating, firewood, and maid service for three hours times three days weekly. There is a cellular phone for guest use and a cook is available on request. There is a gardener who has access to the grounds and pool for maintenance. We regret that children under ten (babies excepted) are not accepted. Minimum sojourn is two weeks although one week considered at owner’s discretion.

2000 Weekly Rates Starting Saturdays

(Prices are approximate:  each '$' represents $1,000)

High: (July and August)   $$$$

Mid: May 27-June 30 / September2-30  $$$+

Other: $$+

Reference RC 11 01 01 2200ft2 Sleeps 6/8

Represented by Tuscan Enterprises, a booking fee of $50 is added to the deposit. Italian law requires that the booking party sign a contract agreeing to the Terms and Conditions and providing a completed booking form, which we will provide upon request. Deposit is 50% of the total and the balance is due 60 days prior to arrival. Security deposit of LIT 500 000 is payable to the owner on day of arrival. Telephone/heating and firewood extra.

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