La Corte Malgiacca

This stunning property is situated in Gragnanno, on top of a hill with beautiful views of the surrounding vineyards and olive groves. Its recent restoration was completed in a contemporary boutique-style by a renowned Italian architect and is of a very high standard in all respects. The interiors are airy, there are many windows including French doors opening onto the garden, thus making it a property full of light, emphasized even more by the open spaces, two-sided fireplace and balconies.

The British owners use the property frequently for their holidays and have furnished it with modern equipment: air conditioning in all bedrooms, flat screen TV, high quality hi-fi system, dryer, internet connection and a billiard table. A particular feature is also the very well equipped high tech gourmet kitchen, with a professional Lacanche stove.

The layout of the garden has been created by a very talented landscape architect and the result is truly impressive. The beautiful swimming pool has been located in one of the most panoramic positions of the garden and has an electric cover that maintains the water temperature higher in the mid seasons. La Corte Malgiacca Estate produces its own olive oil and wine. This property is not suitable for children under 12.

Bedroom / Bathroom Description Bedroom 1: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom, En-suite bath and separate shower, Air-conditioning Bedroom 2: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom, Shared bathroom with bedroom 3, Air-conditioning Bedroom 3: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom, Shared bathroom with bedroom 2, Air-conditioning Bedroom 4: Sleeps 2, King master bedroom, En-suite bath and separate shower, Air-conditioning Bedroom 5: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom, En-suite with shower only, Air-conditioning

Features & Amenities

• Pantry
• Laundry room with washer and dryer
• Billiard room
• TV room
• Flat screen TV
• Internet connection
• 2 Sided fireplace
• Kitchen with a professional Lacanche stove

Outdoor Features

• Pool - 14x5 meters
• Electric cover for maintaining pool temperature in mid season
• Alfresco dining
• Garden
• Veranda

Staff & Services

• Maid service is included 15 hours a week

Villa Policies

• Maximum 10 guests
• Children over the age of 12 only please
• Non Smoking Villa
• No pets are allowed
• Air-conditioning: 300 EURO per week
• Firewood: 18 EURO/qt
• A refundable security deposit of €1500 will be required in cash or traveler’s checks upon arrival at the villa
• ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES - Clients must arrive between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and leave before 10 a.m. on the day of departure.
• SWIMMING POOLS - Swimming pools are not open all year. If your rental period is outside the period May 30th to October 3rd, please check with us that the pool can be opened. Swimming pools are not enclosed with fences and there are no lifeguards. Clients’ use of the swimming pool is at their own risk.
• HEATING - Heating is available at an additional charge. Usage will be metered throughout your stay and you will be charged accordingly. Charges must be paid directly on the spot to the owner or his/her representative before departing. Please note that heating in Italy, when not subject to restrictions by the local Government, is more expensive compared to other countries. If you look for a property in low season, make sure to ask for an estimate of the heating cost. You may be asked a supplementary deposit for heating expenses.
• WATER AND ELECTRICITY - Please note that most of the properties that we offer are not the typical purpose-built Mediterranean holiday villas. Most are converted farmhouses or former manor houses, full of character and history. Water shortages do occur; please use it sparingly during the summer months. At the same time, Italy is probably one of the few countries in the world where the government has introduced a system of electricity limitators to contain the national consumption. This means you must be careful when using more than one appliance at once because the limitator will shut the electricity off.
• INTERNET CONNECTION - Many of our properties have an internet connection. From our experience, when a connection is interrupted due to technical reasons beyond our control, it is unfortunately very difficult, despite our efforts, to receive immediate assistance from some of the internet providers operating in Italy. We therefore strongly suggest that those who need to access their emails should bring their own BlackBerry, or a similar portable device. Please note that in any case we cannot accept responsibility for lack of these services.

Getting There Transfers are available LOW SLUNG CARS - VANS - MINIBUSES - Most of our houses are located in the countryside. Some of them can be accessed only by unsealed roads and driveways. We therefore advise people intending to take a sports or low-slung car on holiday, to check with us first whether the access to the property allows for such a car. We advise against the use of vans and minibuses. Please always check with us, at the time of booking, if you are planning to use this type of vehicle when staying at one of our properties.

Location

(Approx. kms)

• Gragnano (nearest food shop) 4 kms
• Lunata (nearest village with PO, bank and supermarket) 6 kms
• Nearest motorway exit (Capannori) 9 kms
• Lucca 16 kms
• Pisa Airport 40 kms