Immersed in the Tuscan countryside, this villa is the perfect place where you can spend a holiday in the name of relax and tranquillity, discovering the delights that the area can offer. We are in Valdichiana, near the city of Cortona, ancient medieval town, famous all over the world for its historical, artistic and cultural beauties, its origin dates back to the Etruscan age. This villa is perfect both for those who are looking for a secluded and quiet place, and want to easily reach the city of Cortona and the most beautiful cities in Tuscany and Umbria, as Montepulciano, Montalcino, Arezzo, Pienza, Orvieto, Assisi and many others. The property is completely fenced and it is set into a wonderful garden full of flowers and olive trees. The swimming pool area is perfectly sun exposed during all day, and it will become the perfect place where you can refresh yourself during the hot summer days. The swimming pool is complete of deckchairs, sun umbrellas and a bathroom. This villa disposes of a beautiful and comfortable veranda: the outdoor part, with tables and chairs for your relax, and the other part is covered and equipped with a dining table and sofas. The veranda is linked to the kitchen, making the area very comfortable to cook and taste you dishes outside. The villa is totally fenced and protected by an entrance gate, and it has also got a private parking. Interior Description INTERIORS Villa Elena can easily host up to 6 people, and it spread over two levels connected by an internal staircase. The Villa, recently renovated, has got modern and elegant settings. It is characterized by a beautiful parquet floor in all the house and valuable finishes. From the main door you can directly access to an entrance/hallway where, on your left, there is the first of the three bedrooms, a wide double bedroom complete with a beautiful and refined studio area, where there is a big library and a large sofa. Next to the bedroom there is a toilet. On the right of the entrance, there is the living area composes of a stone fireplace, sofa and armchairs, a big dining table and a Smart TV. From the living room you can directly access to the kitchen through a Saloon door. The kitchen is modern and spacious, fully equipped and provided with all necessary to cook your favourite dishes and it is connected directly to the outdoor veranda where you have wide spaces for relax and for eating at your disposal. From the veranda you can access to a room used as a laundry room, complete with washer and dryer. Taking the stairs you reach the upper floor, there is a landing where you can find a bathroom complete with shower. Then there are two double bedrooms, both with double bed and complete with wardrobe, and in the end, a single bedroom from which you can access to a nice balcony. On the first floor, there is another bathroom complete with shower. Villa Maria Elena disposes of internet Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating (upon a fee), and mosquito nets. Pets allowed on request upon a fee. DISPOSITION Ground floor: - Entrance - 1 double bedroom with a studio with a library, wardrobe, fireplace and sofa - Living room with sofa, armchairs, Smart TV, fireplace, big dining table with chairs - Fully equipped kitchen and complete with: oven, stove, toaster, kettle, American coffee machine, espresso coffee machine, moka, microwave oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. - Veranda equipped with dining table with chairs, armchairs. - Laundry room with washer and dryer. First floor: - 1 bathroom complete with shower in the landing of the stairs. - 1 bedroom with single bed. - 2 double bedrooms. - 1 bathroom complete of shower. FOR GUESTS Property 13 km far from Cortona, fully fenced, with private garden and parking, outdoor swimming pool, complete of deckchairs, sun umbrellas and shower. Weekly linen change, air conditioning and mosquito nets, free Wi-Fi, Smart TV, washer ad dryer, fireplace, dining table, fully equipped kitchen and complete of: oven, stove, toaster, kettle, American coffee machine, espresso coffee machine, moka, microwave oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. NEARBY SERVICES Cortona historic centre with all the services 13 km far (bar, banks, supermarkets, museum, etc…), Camucia with big supermarkets 11 km far, nearby parkings, tennis courts 17 km far, municipal swimming pool 11 km far. Railway stations: Camucia – Cortona a 11 km, Terontola 10 km, Arezzo 20 km, Roma 201 km, Firenze 113 km. Airports: Perugia 55 km, Firenze 124 km, Pisa 214 km, Roma 192 km. PLACES OF INTEREST Cortona (historic centre) 13 km, Lake Trasimeno 17 km, Arezzo 54 km, Montepulciano 18 km, Montalcino 60 km, Perugia 47 km, Siena 69 km, Pienza 32 km, Firenze 110 km, Roma 201 km. -------- Pool open from 1 April to 31 October To be paid on the spot, not included in the rental price: Extra Cleaning (on request): 18.00€ per hour Final Cleaning (mandatory): 300.00€ Refundable Security Deposit in cash (mandatory): 300.00€ Heating (on request): 2.00€ per cubic meter Air conditioning (on request): 1.00€ per kWh Pets (mandatory): 50.00€ per pet per week Late Arrival (on request): 50.00€ Tourist tax (mandatory): 8.00€ per person Pre-arrival grocery service (on request): to be arranged with the owner Included in the rental price: Bed Linen and Towels (initial set) Beds made up for arrival Water Internet Wifi Babycot (on request) Parking Pool towels Washing Machine