4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths - sleeps 10
In the splendid hills of Val
d'Orcia one of the first families of Italian
style has renovated a Tuscan estate to the highest
quality of design and comfort.
The idyllic estate is located just a few
kilometers from Sarteano and near two of the most
famous villages of Tuscany, wonderful Bagno
Vignoni and Pienza. Rome is a two hour drive,
Siena an hour, and Florence an hour and a half.
The large and beautiful country
home dates to the 16th century. The house is
accessed across a stone-paved courtyard. The
ground floor has a large entrance hall with a
stairway that leads up to the second floor. There
you find a large living room with fireplace,
dining room, kitchen, a lovely veranda with a
grape arbor, a second living room, and an office
with another terrace that faces west for enjoying
the sunsets. Can you feel your blood pressure
dropping?
From the main corridor, you gain
access to a mezzanine level due to the house
rising up the hill. There you find a second office
and a guest bathroom, then more steps for a
bedroom with en suite bathroom. The third floor (American
designation) has a large master suite with
fireplace, bathroom and dressing room. On this
level are also two double bedrooms both with
bathrooms with Jacuzzi hydro massage.
Also within the house are two
small service bedrooms with a bathroom with shower
that are designed for
servants but can also serve an extended family or
group.
The pool area with its peaceful
views, has a shaded pergola and, among the
flowers, a pool house with a bathroom, changing
room, and outdoor shower so you can relax without going back and forth
to the house.
The decorating is exceptional,
inspired, and has been featured in design magazines. It
exaggerates the rustic Tuscan style and antiques
with intense colored accents and warm colored
walls. The native 'cotto, terracotta, floors, rush
mats, wood beamed ceilings, fire places and native
stone walls preserve and respect the traditional
elements of a ancient country house. The casual
furnishings are comfortable and welcoming. This is
a home for relaxing, contemplation and
inspiration.
This is the private and beloved
country home of the owner who, although he does
not use it often, enjoys hosting guests of quality
who will love his home and the splendid location
as he does. Occasional guests ensure the house is
loved and does not sit empty but is filled with
the spirit of enjoyment and inspiration.
The Val
d'Orcia's location, that is convenient to both
Rome and Florence, is the vacation area of choice
for Italy's elite. It was late to develop
popularity so has retained an unspoiled beauty
that is now being officially protected by the
communities of the valley.
This peaceful valley is a spectacular mixture of art and
landscape. It is so unique that Medieval and
Renaissance artists painted here to capture the
extraordinary light and breathtaking beauty. A
number of films have highlighted the beauty of the
area including "The English
Patient," scenes in Andrei Tarkovsky's
film, "Nostalgia" were filmed in Bagno
Vignoni and scenes in "Under The Tuscan
Sun" were filmed in Montepulciano and along
the famous cypresses lined roadways of the Val
d'Orcia. Celebrated are the architectural and
artisitc treasures of Pienza, Montalcino, the
abbey of Sant'Antimo, the monastery of Sant'Anna
in Camprena, the fortresses of Montalcino,
Radicofani and Rocca d'Orcia, the medieval baths
of Bagno Vignoni, and the 'grancia' of Spedaletto.
Recently the Cultural, Artistic and Nature Park of
the Val d'Orcia has been established to manage and
protect this pristine area. Locally produced
products include pecorino cheese, wine, oil,
honey and saffron.
Request
your dates. Phone US 781.275.1055
| Location |
Val
d'Orcia |
| Sleeps |
10 |
| Bedrooms |
Four:
two with queen sized beds, one with twins
and one with convertible twin/queen. Plus,
there are two small service bedrooms that
sleep one person each. |
| Bathrooms |
6,
two have hydro massage tubs, each bedroom
has a bath, there is a guest bath and one
bath with shower shared by the service
bedrooms. |
| Floor,
elevator |
Three
floors, no elevator |
| Size |
6000+
sq feet |
| Terraces,
Views |
Two
terraces and splendid views |
| Pool |
approx
6x12 meters, 20x40 feet, has a stone edge
and brick skirt around the perimeter |
| Crib |
On
request |
| Kitchen |
Large,
country kitchen, refrigerator with freezer,
gas oven and stove top, various electrical
appliances. |
| Entertainment |
Satellite
TV reception, big screen projection
television, DVD player, VHS tape player, stereo system
|
| Telephone
& Internet |
Telephone,
fax. Internet - dial up. |
| Hair
dryers |
Yes |
| Laundry |
Two
washing machines, no dryer. |
| Linens |
Linens
and towels are provided |
| Air conditioning |
No,
but there are windows and shaded terraces
for air and shade. |
| Heat |
Central |
| Utility
costs |
Included |
| Cleaning |
Included, 2
hours/day, additional service readily
available at extra charge. |
| Suitability
for families |
Fabulous |
| Public
transportation |
A car is
needed. |
| Parking |
Yes |
|
Price
Includes
utilities, housekeeping |
Weekly rate
7 nights
minimum
|
|
High Season:
June, July, August, Christmas and Easter |
€10,000
|
|
Low Season |
€7,500
|
| Currency
converter |
| Request
your reservation. Telephone in
the US 781.275.1055 |
|
Italy Rentals
Tuscan Villa in Val d'Orcia 
