Luxury villa in Bracciano – L’Oliveto

Lake Bracciano, 32 kilometres to the northwest of Rome, is the second largest lake in the Lazio region of Italy with an impressive perimeter of 32 km.

With its crystal-clear water, Lake Bracciano is one of the cleanest lakes in Italy, which, being surrounded by spectacular scenery of forests, olive groves, gardens and the regional park, Parco Regionale del complesso lacuale de Bracciano Mertignano, means that Lake Bracciano it remains a hotspot amongst tourists as well as serving as a drinking water reservoir for Rome.

The beauty of the landscape here is complemented immensely by the richness of the cultural heritage of the area and none more so than in the historical town of Bracciano.

This gem of a Lazio town is dominated by a spectacular castle. Constructed by Napoleone Orsini in 1470, this splendid castle, which has seen many a famous name stay in its elaborate chambers over the centuries, is considered to be one of the most important castles in Italy. Asides’ being overwhelmed by such a tremendous castle, Bracciano offers a wide choice of truly exquisite shops, bars and restaurants.

With such exuberant heritage and scenery blessing this particularly stunning area of Lazio, a stay at L’Oliveto would give a visit to the region the accommodation-prestige it wholeheartedly deserves.

New to Vintage Travel’s books, this sublimely elegant villa sleeps eight with two separate wings being united by a spacious and welcoming interior.

Tastefully decorated with a warm and rustic edge, L’Oliveto is a family-orientated property with a heavy emphasis on outdoor living. And with views this stunning, one can hardly blame L’Oliveto’s owners for ensuring the villa’s exterior is as inviting as its interior!

With a copiousness of citrus and walnut trees lining the property’s extensive grounds, waving a pathway to the magnificent private pool, one’s eyes are slowly drawn away from an landscape of nearby natural beauty to a backdrop of equally as intense scenic splendour, with the pure waters of Lake Bracciano taking centre stage – Al fresco dining on L’Oliveto’s covered pergola does not come more spectacular than this!

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