THE ESTATE Villa Carpediem is a country estate for 10 people located in the exclusive close-in community of Colle del Fagiano, 20 minutes away from Rome. The home enjoys panoramic views across the Tiber valley along with sweeping pastoral and mountain views. The climate is fresh even in the hottest periods. In fact you can look at the stunning views of the Tiber valley from many rooms of this prestigious mansion, total 3 levels with tiled balconies, 3,900 sq.ft. (360 mq.), 27,000 sq.ft. (2.500 mq) lot, with swimming pool, garage and storage area, garden and tufa gazebo. This accommodation is ideal for those who seek a bright location close to Rome, with the conveniences of a comfortable home with park and pool. SURROUNDINGS The villa is situated by Castelnuovo di Porto, a nice village with a great panoramic view, from which you can reach Rome city center in 20 minutes. Beside Rome, reachable by train and bus or car, there are in the surroundings many destinations notable for artistic, historic and naturalistic importance. Tivoli and its splendid Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana at 22 miles (35 km.), Bracciano lake at 25 miles (35 km.), Farfa and its Abbey at 15 miles (24 km.), Bagnaia with the historical Villa Lante at 44 miles (70 km.). ACTIVITIES Beside swimming in the estate’s pool, we suggest hiking in the Reserve of Farfa, water sports in Bracciano Lake, and all the opportunities, like horse-riding and golf, offered by the closeness of Rome. THE HOUSE The unit is accessed off two different driveways and is a six-bedroom, four-bath, with a laundry/utility area, 2 living rooms and kitchen. The villa has a fenced garden with high trunk trees and lawn and many varieties of mature trees, including: Peach, Apple, Plum, Fig, Pomegranate, Apricot, Strawberry tree. With its five comfy bedrooms, the villa can house 10 people. The expansive living is furnished with large fireplace, stereo 41” TV, DVD player, Satellite set. The kitchen is provided with every useful domestic device: fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, oven, gas rings. Bathroom towels and bed sheets and are provided and changed weekly BRIEF DESCRIPTION Property Location - Located in the prestigious area of Colle del Fagiano, 13.6 miles (22 km.) from Rome and just 0.6 miles (1 km.) from the freeway access. Type of property - country villa Pool - (private use) Ft. 36 x 14.8 (11 x 4.5 m.) Occupancy - 10 people Total no. of rooms - 8 No of bedrooms - 6 Floor space - 3,900 sq.ft (360 mq.) Nearest village / town - Capena: 3.5 miles (5.6 km.) Castelnuovo di Porto: 5.9 (9 km.) miles Rome: 13.6 miles (22 km.) Nearest shop(s) - 0.8 miles (1.3 km.) Beach / Water - 25 miles (35 km.)to the Bracciano lake Equipment - tufa pavilion with pizza oven Access - 2 different driveways Standard of furnishing - bright, well-kept, individual Pet allowed - Yes INTERIOR Bedrooms - 1 single room, 2 double rooms, 1 double room with bath/WC, 1 twin-bedded room, 1 room with 2 sleeping places Other rooms - 1 separate living room, 1 small parlour, 1 kitchen, 1 large laundry utility area Bathrooms - 2 showers with WC, 1 bath with shower and WC Dining Area - 1 dining area in living room Kitchen equipment - dishwasher, coffee-machine , oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer box, 6 gas rings Other equipment - washing-machine, sat-TV, DVD, alarm system Heating - gas central heating, open fireplace, air conditioning EXTERIOR Plot description - 27,000 sq.ft (2500 mq.), fenced in, terraced, trees, park-like garden, lawn, palm trees Equipment - sunlounger, sunshade, garden furniture, wooden pavilion, pizza oven Garage - Carport for 2 cars AMENITIES Pool - private use (25.04.09 - 3.10.09), weekly cleaning RATES People - 10 Dates Prices 03/01/2009 – 25/04/2009 900 Euro 25/04/2009 - 27/06/2009 1,500 Euro 27/06/2009 – 05/09/2009 1,900 Euro 05/09/2009 – 03/10/2009 1,500 Euro 03/10/2009 – 02/01/2010 900 Euro Rates per week. Minimum stay: one week. Taxes and payment commissions are included: no transaction fees and final cleaning included. Changeover day: Saturday. Local service charges according to consumption: Gas, EUR 4,00/ cbm, Power, EUR 0,25/ kWh, Firewood if required. Linen: available, changed weekly. Deposit: EUR 500, cash payment only. Toddler bed: no charge (please order). Pet: allowed (please advise prior to arrival). To book the villa, please send an email with name, country, number of persons, date of arrival and departure. If availability is confirmed, your booking dates will be hold free for one day. You can confirm your reservation by paying 30% of rental price directly to us by bank transfer; balance can be paid upon arrival. The 30% will be lost in case of cancellation. For any question, please email us.