Collestretto Italy: rented villa with a pool in the Roman. Beautiful house located 35 km north of Rome.
This lovely country house, dating back to the early 19th century,is located 35 km north of Rome,in a beautiful area called Sabina,well-known for its extra virgin olive oil.
The villa, in the center of a 30 hectare estate, is surrounded by vineyards and centuries-old trees. It faces the Mount Lucretili Nature Park, one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the Lazio Region.
The farm house has recently been restored, yet maintains its antique style: some of its features, such as the internal staircase and the beamed ceilings are original.
On the ground floor the old stable has been turned into a billiard room; in the portico, connected to the billiard room, there is a wood-burning oven, excellent for baking pizza.
Outside, in the huge garden, there is a swimming-pool (13m x 7m)
a private five-a-side football pitch and several games for children (swings etc.).
The farm house is structured as follows(8 people): ground-floor: entrance hall, billiard room, bathroom, housekeeper’s apartment.
1st floor: large sitting-room with fireplace, opening onto a terrace equipped with garden furniture; dining-room; kitchen with fire place; bathroom.
2nd floor: two double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms; two twin bedrooms; bathroom:
An indoor lift has been installed.
Places to visit
Tivoli: 20 mins. By car from Palombara. An interesting visit is to the famous Villa D’Este, well-known for its symmetrically terraced garden, landscaped with splendid vegetation and enlivened by waterworks (Bernini’s Fontana del Bicchierone is famous the world over).
When in Tivoli a visit to Villa Adriana is also worthwhile. This is one of the largest and richest among the imperial Roman villas, built in the year 125 by the Emperor Hadrian: here he reconstructed the places and buildings he had loved the most in his extensive travels throughout the Roman Empire.
A visit to the Abbey of San Giovanni in Argentella, a national monument near to Palombara is also a must. (Call 0774 –66093 before going).
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