Exclusive, Lake view Umbria/Tuscany sleeps upto 16

Casa Rosa is a rare Villa. It was built in the early 1800s and retains most of it’s original features. The south facing house,overlooks Lake Trasimeno, basking in the Tuscan sun amongst 300 private olive trees. Enjoy feeling at home away from home with the outdoor kitchen, pool, large living areas, all with spectacular panoramic views of the lake from dawn to dusk. Our wonderful italian caretaker lives down the road. July-August the pool and garden is private. Pets are most welcome. After two years of loving restoration of a 19th century Villa we opened Casa Rosata to our guests in 2016. This is our home, that we are happy to share when we are not living here. Everything at Casa Rosata has been handpicked from our travels around the world. This includes the furniture, the fittings and the art on the walls. We are also very lucky to have our Italian neighbour - Luigina as the Villa caretaker, who loves our guests and the home as much as we do. We hope you will enjoy your vacation at Casa Rosa and treasure it as much as we do. You will be on a historical hill - the house is built on the same hills where the famous battle of Hannibal took place in 217 BC where he ambushed and defeated the mighty Romans. Read about it here if you want. (Website hidden by Airbnb) In preset times - Casa Rosata provides an inspiring yet relaxing ambience for families, friends. The 5x10 m swimming pool (depth 1.4 meters) with a stunning lake view is located a couple of levels below the house, and is easily accessed from the side and the front of the house. There is a gazebo near the pool. The pool is shared with the casetta. —- Upto 12 guests can be accommodated in the casa/ main house. The cottage sleeps an additional 4 people. —- https://abnb.me/bYzEH4Wn3Z The house is arranged on two floors, with unique split levels within, interconnected by stairs. There is a living room on both floors, and a loggia (veranda) with a panoramic view of Lake Trasimeno that opens from the upstairs living room. There are four bedrooms on the first floor, two double, one single. There is another bedroom on the first floor with one single bed, and stairs to the mezzanine. This bedroom is connected to the master double bedroom (ie the exit from the master bedroom is via this single bedroom). There are two bathrooms, one is ensuite to the master bedroom. In addition, there is a mattress in the mezzanine, which can be used by a young adult, as there are steep steps up to the mezzanine. There is a cot and eating chair for an infant, please confirm if you need this. The ground floor has a kitchen, dining room, a double bedroom, with an additional bed and a bathroom. There is an additional living room and a cosy sun room, with glass doors that open into the garden and have a view of the lake. The bathrooms are newly renovated in travertine stone. The master ensuite has a jacuzzi. The house is furnished with hand picked antique furniture, and art from around the world. There is an informal outdoor kitchen area, with an area for outdoor dining. —— Casetta Rosa (cottage next to the main house) sleeps 2 people in a separate bedroom with ensuite bathroom. There is a sofa bed in the living room that can sleep 2. Please enquire if you would like to book the cottage. Casetta Rosa is an independent cottage with kitchen, living room, fireplace and terrace with eating area. —— The land around the house is suited to both sun and shade lovers. There is a thick cover of pine and cyprus trees around the house. The olive grove of 3.5 hectares extends down the hill and offers walking adventures, with numerous spots to enjoy the surrounding forest and lake. There is a 600 m private uphill gravel and concrete road that runs through the land upto the house. There are several areas around the house to dine and relax. If you visit in spring, you will enjoy our tulips and daffodils, and in summer our David Austin roses should be in full bloom. In Autumn, you can join the olive picking from the 300 olive trees, that are more than 100 years old. Winter is perfect for the fragrance of pine wood burning in our fireplace. July to August exclusive access to the garden and pool Your interaction will be with our Italian neighbour, who lives down the hill. She has looked after the house for decades, and will be your primary contact for any practical questions during your visit. What we love most about Casa Rosata and our neighbourhood, is the privacy, the unspoilt views of the lake and forest. There is a real sense of history, this is the hill where the famous Hannibal fought the Romans in 217 B.C. The town of Tuoro, and surrounds feel very authentic, no tourist buses in sight! Tuoro is an ancient, yet modern town. The centre is quaint, but with all conveniences, for example a pharmacy, bars, restaurants, a bank, ATM, post office. There is a large supermarket, and petrol pump in Tuoro just 2 km away. Casa Rosata is perched just above Villa Baroncino, and a perfect place to live for those attending weddings, or for the honeymooners. There are direct trains from Rome and Florence arriving at Terontola station, a 10 minute drive from the house. You can rent a car at Terontola from Il Girasole, a car rental company with excellent service. You can also drive from Florence, 120 km to Tuoro or Perugia, 40 km to Tuoro. There are lovely hillside towns around the lake, and the famous town of Cortona is 15 km away. The towns of Tuoro sul Trasimeno is less then 2 minutes, Passignano sul Trasimeno is less than a five minute drive with restaurants and shops. Closest Airport: Perugia 0.5 hour, Florence 1 hour, Pisa 1.5 hours, Rome 2.5 hours We are well connected, approximate driving distances are: Superstrada Passignano Est exit 5 minutes. Perugia 20 minutes. Cortona 30 minutes. Montepulciano 45 minutes. Assisi or Siena 50 minutes. Florence or Orvieto 1 hour 20 minutes. Rome 2.5 hours. ----- WIFI is available inside the house, however this may not work from every bedroom due to the distance from the router. Cot and highchair for an infant is available on request. There is a 600m uphill gravel and concrete road to the house. There are a couple of sharp turns. The swimming pool is usually open from June to mid September. Please enquire if you would like the pool in other months There is an independent cottage - Casetta Rosa - that sleeps 2-4. This can also be booked, please enquire. In July and August, bookings are from Saturday to Saturday only. The road to the house has been freshly paved Heating cost is paid to our caretaker 50 euros per day