Comfortably sleeping 2 to 9 people, this exclusive Noble Villa, set in a privileged position on the hillside of the Medieval picturesque village of Sarzana, between Liguria and Tuscany, just a stone's throw from the Cinque Terre's fishing villages and nature reserve.
Built in 1897 by Cav. Emilio Mosconi, to be used during the summer and until S. Martino, patron saint of Sarzanello, who is also called the parish church, subsequently became (after the Second World War), the home of the family Furter Magni Griffi, until Death of the mother of current owners, in 2012.
Until then, the property has remained unchanged in style and furnishings and recently has been partially restored to provide guests with some extra comfort without disturbing the original plant and destination of the house.
The peculiarity of this home is just its story! Guests will feel like returning to the early twentieth century by enjoying the conveniences of the present. For this reason there is no television in the house but only wi-fi connection. Guests have the opportunity to prepare tea or coffee, to savor in the dining room or in the adjacent garden, perhaps accompanied by reading a good book.
On first floor the balcony affords superb views, which embrace the whole valley to the shimmering waters of the Mediterranean sea.
The beautiful large bedrooms offer totally privacy to the guests and every room affords wonderfully relaxing views of the garden and vast panorama in the background.
The villa is surrounded by a delightful park with palms and Mediterranean trees.
ACCOMMODATION
Ground floor: 1 large living / dining room connected to the garden, 1 kitchen, Studio with sofas
First level: on stairs we find 1 family bathroom with bath tub
First floor: 1 Twin Room with n. 2 single beds and balcony, 1 Double bedroom with balcony, 1 Single bedroom, 2 Double bedrooms, 1 Bathroom with shower
Outside: Garden of approx 5,000 sm. fully equipped with large table for 8/10 people and small table for lovely "al-fresco" cocktails.
THE GROUNDS
The carefully garden is full of colorful flowers and Mediterranean trees, with shady areas for enjoying the refreshing sea breeze.
LOCATION
For seaside and sun lovers, for families and groups of friends, Villa Carlotta is the ideal base to visit Liguria and part of Tuscany and discover the excellent local food. Not to mention that you can reach the seaside in a few minutes by car, both the wild beaches in the Cinque Terre and the more elegant ones fully equipped of Versilia.
Moreover thanks to the villa's strategic location you can easily reach interesting tourist and cultural sights both in Liguria and in Tuscany: Portovenere and the marvelous Cinque Terre, Golfo dei Poeti (Poets'Gulf), Portofino and Genova (1 hr by car) as well as Pisa and Florence (1 hr and half by car)
Handy ferries to Cinque Terre, the islands Palmaria and Tino, Portovenere and Portofino depart daily from the harbor of Bocca di Magra, Lerici and Marina di Carrara (10 km).
Forte dei Marmi and Viareggio famous for its boutiques and night life (20 minutes) Carrara "s marble quarries (30 minutes), Pietrasanta, the historical and artistic capital of Versilia with the most famous statuary shops (30 minutes by car), Lucca ( 50 minutes) Pisa (50 minutes) Florence (1 hour and 30).
SARZANA AND SURROUNDINGS
The area around Sarzana caters to many different tastes, offering a wealth of leisure-time pursuits for people of all ages. Watersports enthusiasts can swim, windsurf, sail and go sea-fishing in the Mediterranean, while sun-worshipers can bask idly on the unspoilt sandy beaches. The nearby inland Apuan Alps mountain range, which reaches as high as 1,750 meters above sea-level, provides extensive opportunities for leisurely walking, more strenuous hiking, serious climbing or carefree cycling in fantastic scenery.
For those fascinated by history, art and architecture, the medieval town of Sarzana, invites you to explore its lovely historic center and magnificent Churches, which acquired special importance when the town took over the bishopric of Luni during the Middle Ages.
PRICES INCLUDE
• All linens and towels
• All utilities
• Wi Fi Internet access
• Water, gas, electricity
• Heating (on consumption in winter time)
• Gardener
• Parking
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE
• Final cleaning of Euro 150.00 to be paid directly to the property owner
• Security Deposit of Euro 400.00 by cash to be paid on arrival by the property owner and totally refundable at the end of the holiday in case of no damages.
• City Tax € 1.50 / per person and per day (only the first week)
• Heating (on consumption in winter time)
RENTAL CONDITIONS
• 1 week minimum stay
Rentals are Saturday to Saturday
• Short rentals considered on request
• Arrival between 4 and 8 p. m.
• Departure by 10.00.
• Car essential
• Child friendly
• Pet friendly
