Villa Desio

Villa Desio - Independent Villa (240 sqm) with pool set in 10,000 sqm of gardens

Access: Driveway through forest 300m to electric gates of fenced (animal proof) part of property. Gravel parking area with room for three cars under cover and several others in open parking. A gravel driveway of 200m arrives to within 20m of the villa for unpacking luggage.

Several paved pathways lead 200m from the parking area through mediteranean gardens to the ground floor villa entrance. On the right of the villa is a small building with large covered loggia available for outdoor dining. A storage room is for the owners use and not accessible to guests.

Entrance into the ground floor level of the villa
Small room for storing coats and changing shoes leading into
Large open plan space with living room containing a large semicircular divan, library, antique sideboards and tables, LCD TV (DVD, Sat), with french doors leading onto the front terrace
Through large arch to the dining room with antique dining table, several antique side boards and cupboards and also with french doors opening to the outside terrace
Four stairs lead into a stairwell with service bathroom
Door to the kitchen with table for six, dishwasher, 5 burner stove and electric oven, microwave, large refrigerator and opening onto the outdoor terrace
Further door to service area equpped with large table, sink, clothes washer and dryer and ironing facilities. This opens to the back of the villa

First floor, accessible from stairs up from the garden or the internal staircase.
Stairs from the garden lead up to an antique portico terrace with views to Panzano
Entrance into a large living room with exposed timber beams, large fireplace, library, a three seater divan, several easy chairs, entertainment centre (LCD TV, DVD, Sat) an antique stone sink and various antiques
Doorway into master bedroom (twin or double) with ensuite bathroom (jacuzzi bath) and views over the valley
Doorway from living room to internal staircase and corridor to rear bedroom and further stairs to second floor
Second bedroom (twin or double) with ensuite bathroom (shower) and operational antique safe

Stairs to second floor with twin beds (can be joined) and an ensuite bathroom (bathtub)

Externally, the paved terrace in front of the villa runs the length of the villa and has a large slate table. Near the entrance a paved path leads down approximately 50m (with 30 steps) through terraced lawns and olive trees to the pool area
Infinity pool 12m x 6m surrounded by paving on two sides and lawn on two sides
Large pergola in two sections - one equipped for dining with barbeque and one equipped with furniture for relaxation and apperativi
Stairs down from the pergola lead to a change room with bathroom, sink and refrigerator

Several pathways lead around the well established and finely maintained gardens and the owners advise me that in the evenings, it is not unusual to find wild boar roaming outside the perimeter fences. There is a garden bungalow - the first home away from home for teenagers, which is equipped with two beds which may also be available to let in the event of larger groups. Please apply for details.

Facilities: heating, swimming pool ( 12m x 6m), dishwasher, microwave, 5 burner cooktop, oven, washing machine, clothes dryer, telephone, Sat TV , video, DVD, iron, hairdryer, barbecue, ADSL