Villa Striano, Talla, Arezzo and Cortona

Palatial is the word that describes this villa in the mountains north of Arezzo. A long private drive leads to the edge of a huge mature garden, studded with cypress trees and cradled by woodland. Two buildings lie ahead but we suspect that on arrival you’ll be drawn down the double staircase that cups a fountain to take a closer look at the vast infinity pool with to-die-for views of the Casentino valley.

Down here, you'll also find a huge sundeck flanked by two shaded pergolas, a hot tub, outdoor kitchen, and a pool house with a sauna and bathroom. This place is as indulgent as it is grand, a theme that continues in the old stone villa and its annexe.



The entrance to the main house is at the rear of a covered terrace, one of several spots where you can dine al fresco. Step inside to find a large dining room with a terracotta tile floor and tiled and beamed ceiling, sunny yellow walls decorated with floral murals, and an antique dining table and dresser. This traditional, elegant style sets the tone of the high-quality country-style comforts you will enjoy throughout the villa.



Off one side of the room is a thoroughly modern kitchen. Off the other is a double reception, one with two large sofas, the other with three, and both with original hearths – plenty of space for everyone. On this level you’ll also find a bedroom of a size that must surely be called a suite, with sitting and sleeping areas. Its private bathroom is just next door.

Four more bedrooms, three double and one twin, can be found upstairs. The master, with half-poster double bed, has a sitting area and a separate office, as well as a large en-suite with freestanding bathtub, double sinks and shower. Along the corridor the other bedrooms are similarly sumptuous with iron bedsteads, antique wardrobes, and Persian rugs. Each has its own en-suite bathroom.



The covered terrace on this level, from which stairs lead down to the courtyard, is a lovely spot for an early morning coffee. You might see your fellow holidaymakers billeted to the double en-suite bedroom on the first floor of the annexe making the most of the views of the pool from their private balcony, too.

Ground Floor



Dining Room

Aga oven, side table, table with chairs, antique sideboard, corner cupboards, French door to terrace.



Lounge 

Five sofas, coffee tables, two fireplaces (one decorative), sideboards, TV, three French doors to the terraces, terrace with a round table and chairs.



Kitchen

Fully equipped kitchen, gas hob, table and chairs, fridge, door to terrace, terrace with pergola, table and chairs.



Utility Room

Large fridge/freezer.



Bedroom 1

French size double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, sofa, armchair, side table, TV, fan, two French doors to terrace, terrace with table and chairs.



Bathroom

Shower, sink, WC.



First Floor



Suite



Bedroom 2

Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), bedside tables, chest of drawers, TV, fan.



Snug Room

Sofa, wardrobe, fan.



Study

Desk, chair, sofa, shelves, French door to balcony.



Ensuite Bathroom

Bath with shower attachment, shower, double sink, WC.



Bedroom 3

Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), bedside tables, wardrobe, fan.



Ensuite Bathroom

Bath with shower attachment, shower, sink, WC.



Bedroom 4

Twin beds (can be converted into a double), bedside tables, wooden chest, wardrobe, fan.



Ensuite Bathroom

Shower, sink, WC.



Bedroom 5

Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), bedside tables, chest of drawers, wardrobe, armchair, fan.



Ensuite Bathroom

Bath with shower attachment, shower, sink, WC.



Cottage



Ground Floor



Sheltered terrace

Sink, cupboard, table, chairs.



Pool house bathroom

Shower, sink, WC.



Wellness Centre

Sauna



First Floor



Bedroom 6

Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), bedside tables, desk, chair, wardrobe, fan, French door to balcony.



Ensuite Bathroom (Wet Room)

Shower, sink, WC.



Private Pool (infinity):

Length: 12 metres

Width: 6 metres

Depth: 1.1 - 2.1 metres

Entrance: Roman steps

Opening times: May to October

Fenced: Yes

Furnished: Sunloungers, two gazebos, table, chairs, waterfall.

Cleansed: Chlorine

Distance from villa: 20 metres



Seperate overflow pool (adjacent to infinity pool):

Length: 12 metres

Width: 2 metres

Depth: 1 metre

Entrance: Roman steps