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Oliveto, Italy
Palazzo Parisi
Italian Style
For the ultimate experience in stylish Italian living, Arabella Lennox-Boyd's childhood home, Palazzo Parisi, is an elegant, historic holiday home with exquisite gardens designed by the internationally renowned garden designer. Palazzo Parisi is available for rentals from mid-May to mid-October, and is the perfect setting for families or friends alike.
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The Property
Standing at an elevation of 2,000 feet, Palazzo Parisi offers a retreat from the intense heat of an Italian summer. Arabella Lennox-Boyd has designed a magnificent garden, with three secret, shady areas for relaxation. The swimming pool has stunning views, with undulating hills stretching into the distance. A private tennis court is a five-minute drive away.
The house is situated on a hectare of olive groves and gardens and, with its massively thick walls, is wonderfully cool in the summer. On two sides, smaller village houses nestle against it, while against the others are the beautiful private grounds, complete with a disused family chapel and an infinity swimming pool.
The garden is under Arabella's constant review and combines a formal garden near the house with more naturalistic planting of olive trees leading to the pool and pool-house.
"We were able to relax in such glorious surroundings, I cannot think of anywhere I would rather spend two weeks"
"Wonderfully relaxing days roaming the nearby towns and making excursions to Rome, Orvieto, Spoleto and Rieti, followed by wonderful meals on the loggia"
"The holiday exceeded our wildest dreams and was perfect in every way"
"A stunning place in a beautiful location made extremely comfortable and relaxing by such helpful staff. On top of all that, delicious food prepared by Rita would could never do enough for guests. A brilliant week's holiday"
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The property is situated within easy reach of both international airports in Rome and just over 30 miles from the city centre. It takes 90 minutes (100kms) from Fiumicino airport and 80 mins (85kms) from Ciampino airport.
Palazzo Parisi
Oliveto
02030 Monteleone (Sabino) RI
Italy
Tel: (+39) 0765 735 032
Email: oliveto@arabellalennoxboyd.com
Take the autostrada (motorway) towards Rome. After 12Km you reach the Grande Raccordo Anulare (GRA - ring road) and turn clockwise, signposted to Firenze. Continue to exit 9,10 (40Km) when you turn northwards onto the autostrada (A1) for Firenze. (If you follow the signs for Firenze until Uscita Fiano Romano you will not go wrong).
Just before the main ticket gate (Uscita Fiano Romano-60Km) turn off right, signposted Fiano Romano, Passo Corese or Rieti. Pay at exit and follow signs to Passo Corese until you join the Via Salaria (ss.4) in the direction of Rieti. 86Km from the airport where the road has a Km. mark 56 turn right signposted Monteleone and Oliveto. Don’t go towards Casaprota. After Monteleone bear right when you see a high concrete wall on your left - the cemetery, and continue 8Kms to Oliveto. At the outskirts of the village is a shrine in the middle of the road, watch out for this, bear left. If you bear right by mistake you see a sign saying ‘Oliveto’ with a red line through it, which indicates you are leaving the village. (NB You can buy food at Osteria Nuova on the Via Salaria, 3kms before you turn right to Monteleone. 100Kms (90 mins out of rush hour).
In the village. Follow the narrow street up the hill until you reach entrance gates surmounted by a small horse.
Take the GRA anti-clockwise to the autostrada (motorway) A1 for Firenze. Take the Uscita Fiano Romano, turn for signposted Fiano Romano, Passo Corese or Rieti. Pay at the exit and follow signs to Passo Corese until you join the Via Salaria (ss.4) in the direction of Rieti. 86Km from the airport where the road has a Km. mark 56 turn right signposted Monteleone and Oliveto. Don’t go towards Casaprota. After Monteleone bear right when you see a high concrete wall on your left - the cemetery, and continue 8Kms to Oliveto. At the outskirts of the village is a shrine in the middle of the road, watch out for this, bear left. If you bear right by mistake you see a sign saying ‘Oliveto’ with a red line through it, which indicates you are leaving the village. (NB You can buy food at Osteria Nuova on the Via Salaria, 3kms before you turn right to Monteleone. 100Kms (90 mins out of rush hour).
From Central Rome. Take the Via Salaria out of Rome, signposted to Rieti, until you turn off onto the autostrada for Firenze, and then the directions above. 85Kms.
In the village. Follow the narrow street up the hill until you reach entrance gates surmounted by a small horse.