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N° 079 | Environmentally Conscious Elegance

Italy > Tuscany
users 6 bed 3 bath 3

Environmentally Conscious Elegance

A perfect blend of luxury, sustainability, and Tuscan charm. This exquisite stone villa is located near the picturesque town of Cortona and the tranquil border of Umbria. The owners and visionaries behind this project are Lilia and Francesco. They set as their goal, to build a fully sustainable house, surrounded by nature, in a beautiful location that feels light, airy, and bright and where good energy flows. Lilia prepares breakfast every morning for the guests, she can give lots of advice and tips on the area (and she is a great singer!). It is a real joy the run into her in the morning. 

It took them 10 years and now the villa, a masterpiece of sustainable architecture, blends effortlessly into its lush surroundings. It champions eco-friendly practices, utilizing rainwater harvesting and solar energy to power its air conditioning, ensuring your stay is both comfortable and conscientious.

 

The Space 

The villa's interior design, characterized by minimalistic lines and a soothing palette of white and grey, exudes an air of sophistication. High-quality materials and stunning details create a space that is both airy and inviting. The open-plan living room, with its spacious dining area and cozy lounge zone, forms the heart of the villa. A modern, fully-equipped kitchen is at your disposal, perfect for making meals for friends and family.

The villa comfortably accommodates up to six guests. Two ensuite bedrooms on the ground floor offer privacy and comfort, each with direct access to the terrace. The upper floor houses a unique double bedroom under a sloping roof, featuring a floating bed and an enchanting ensuite bathroom with a freestanding bathtub. On request, two extra beds can be added. 

 

An Outdoor Oasis

Set within an expansive 8,000 m² garden, the villa boasts a stunning saltwater swimming pool, a reflexology path, and a wooden deck with sunbeds. Enjoy alfresco dining on the semi-covered terrace, complete with a barbecue, perfect for outdoor gatherings. The villa also offers a storage and laundry room, bicycles for exploration, and covered parking with an EV charging point.

 

The Surroundings

The villa's location is ideal for discovering the beauty of Tuscany. Take an e-bike to cycle through the rolling hills between Cortona and Montepulciano's vineyards, or visit nearby Lake Trasimeno. Historic cities like Arezzo, Perugia, and Pienza are also within easy reach for day trips. There are plenty of great restaurants and off-the-beaten-track places in the Plinius Tuscany Guide. 

 

Extra Services

Enhance your stay with a range of services, including additional maid service, daily breakfast, massages, yoga classes, and a private chef. Embark on a wine tour new sauna and hammam facilities have just been installed, your very own home spa! Relax and recharge. 

 

Plinius Loves

Lilia and Francesco, the hospitable and personable owners, are dedicated to ensuring that your stay meets the highest standards of comfort and quality.

Breakfast: Every morning fresh homemade breakfast by Lilia, is such a treat! Lilia can also give you the best local advice on where to go, where to shop, and explore. A perfect start to the day.

Sustainability: they set out with a mission and they succeeded in creating a masterpiece of sustainable architecture.

Good energy: it is the invisible, immaterial substance that propagates life and animates our bodies with movement. Within, it gives birth to our thoughts, emotions, and consciousness

 

Nearest Airport 

Perugia - San Francesco d'Assisi  55 km | Florence 134 km 

 

Contact: Do you have any questions, or if you like to combine other destinations and properties within the area for your travel itinerary? Please do not hesitate to contact us at: info@plinius.homes

Prices & availability


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After the booking request is received we will confirm the availability and total price with the owner. You will then receive a confirmation and the total amount of your booking by email. A deposit of 30% of the reservation sum is requested upon confirmation (within 48 hours). The remainder must be paid no later than 60 days before the start of your stay. When booking within 60 days, the total reservation sum must be paid immediately. In case of cancellation more than 60 days before the start of the stay, 50% of the deposit will be returned*. In case of cancellation within 60 days, no refund will take place. *Applies to most properties, but not all. We therefore recommend cancellation insurance.

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Availability may not always be completely up to date, please do not hesitate to contact us at   info@plinius.homes

Prices 2025 | Price transparency: Plinius is transparent about the prices, we do not charge a booking fee or add any additional charges. 

Price for 6 - 8 Guests (On request, two extra beds can be added)

1 January - 6 January  | €1.128 per night (for 7-day stay)

7 January  - 31 Maart |  € 914 per night (for 7-day stay)

1 April  - 31 May | € 1.028 per night (for 7-day stay)

01 June - 31 August: | Minimum stay 7 nights | Check-in day Saturday | €1.128 per night

01 September - 31 October | Minimum stay 7 nights | Check-in day Saturday | €1.028 per night 

01 November - 23 December |€ 914 per night (for 7-day stay)

* 2 night-stay is possible from Jan - May and Nov + Dec. Price  €1.600 per night Please contact us for more information: info@plinius.homes 

 

Included in the price: 

Gas | Electricity | Water 

 

Additional costs:

Security Deposit: € 1.400  ~ The deposit will be fully refunded upon departure when there is no damage/other issues

 

Extra Information: 

On request: baby cot and high chair 

On request: Pets 

On request, two extra beds can be added. 

 

CIN: IT051017C270PDK6RN

Contact: 

Do you have any questions, or if you like to combine other destinations and properties within the area for your travel itinerary? Please do not hesitate to contact us at: info@plinius.homes

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Amenities

Airconditioning Airconditioning
BBQ BBQ
Bath Bath
Fireplace Fireplace
Floorheating Floorheating
Netflix Netflix
Parking Parking
Sauna Sauna
Spa Spa
Swimmingpool Swimmingpool
Washing machine Washing machine
Wifi Wifi

Eco sustainability

Appliances Class A Appliances Class A
Car-free access Car-free access
Eco activities Eco activities
Eco-friendly Eco-friendly
Electric charging Electric charging
Energy-saving Energy-saving
High Efficiency Boiler High Efficiency Boiler
Local economy Local economy
Rainwater recovery Rainwater recovery
Recycling Recycling
Regional food Regional food
Renewable energy Renewable energy
Towel change request Towel change request
Vegetable garden Vegetable garden
Waterflow reducers Waterflow reducers