This beautiful and historic colonial town house, restored to its original grandeur, provides a haven of tranquility in the centre of old Cartegena, Colombias cultural capital.
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Sant Carpine Pulchellus, Lunigiana, Tuscany, Italy
A beautiful Romanesque church with its own bell tower and parish house has been sympathetically converted into this lovely home.
A beautiful Romanesque church with its own bell tower and parish house has been sympathetically converted into this lovely home - Sant Carpine Pulchellus. Following a three year restoration project, faithful to architectural and historical criteria, the owner, an art collector and historian, has created this delightful country home in the stunning and unspoilt region of Lunigiana in Northern Tuscany.
From its tranquil setting one can enjoy views to the Apuan Mountains whilst the various secluded corners of the gardens include a picturesque, shaded courtyard with sensational acoustics, within the ruins of a church - the setting of many a musical soiree!
Inside, the house is enchanting with its collection of antiques from a number of countries, including Mexico, as well as a fabulous art collection. The main house is on three floors with impressive living rooms and a splendid, spacious library on the first floor leading through to the church. In addition to the two double bedrooms in the main house there is an annexe, accommodating two, next to the swimming pool.
Charming reading areas and terraces throughout make Sant Carpine Pulchellus a wonderful hideaway from the outside world and a place in which to step back in time to another era. Nearby is the small village of Gabbiano with small shop and trattoria as well as the surrounding and inspiring scenery of Lunigiana and the delightful villages of the Cinque Terre down on the Ligurian coast. Sant Andrea is a stunning villa for honeymooners or friends alike - a special and unusual find in the heart of untouched Lunigiana.
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Villas Information
PRICE:
From £2,670 - £2,840 per week
Sleeps:
4
The Service
Maid Service 3 hours, 3 days per week.
The Accommodation
Hall Dining / living room Kitchen Sitting room Single bedroom with shower room Laundry room First floor: Library leading to Study (leading to Church and Bell Tower) Drawing room Twin bedroom with bathroom en suite and small dressing room Second floor: Double bedroom with shower room en suite and dressing room Gallery over drawing room and library
General
Private Pool 10m x 5m Dishwasher Washing machine Telephone Satellite TV Fax & Internet Croquet & Petanque Nearest bar / trattoria / shop in Gabbiano 0.5kms Larger shops in Bagnone 6kms
Transport
Airports at Pisa 70kms and Genova 100kms
Local Interest
Tennis in Villafranca 8kms Lerici 28kms Cinque Terre 30kms Pietrasanta 45kms Forte dei Marmi 40kms Portofino 60kms Florence 180kms
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