Property Description:

Medieval castle with private chapel situated at Partina/Bibbiena,1640 ft. above sea level on a hill covered with chestnut and cedar trees. Ever since its origin in the 11th century, it has always belonged to the Count of Romena, to the Florentine Republic, and to the bishop of Arezzo. From its towers, battlement and mullioned windows, it dominates the Casentino, which occupies the whole of the high valley of the river Arno. In the highest part of the castle, above the towers, is a liberty greenhouse and a hanging garden, shaded by a century-old Lebanese cedar tree. All floors have direct access to the outside. On request it is possible to book the higher part of the castle, together with the apartment on the ground floor. Own separate entrances, 10 hours of cleaning included per week and, on request, a local cook can be arranged. Swimming pool, dishwasher, washing machine.  Very old, luxurious castle “Castello Santa Rita” built in 1000, renovated.  37 mi. from the centre of Firenze, 31 mi. from the centre of Arezo. Private: ground, garden, swimming pool, terrace, garden furniture. In the house: TV, washing machine. Linens changed weekly. Parking by the house. Shop, supermarket 2.4 mi., restaurant .18 mi., bar .24 mi., railway station “Bibbiena” 7.4 mi.. Tennis, golf course 6.2 mi.