Property 188640

Location and Surrounding Area

Immersed in the peaceful Tuscan countryside, this magnificent carefully-restored property is ideally located to explore the region’s cultural highlights and most spectacular natural wonders. Offering a tranquil atmosphere, this exclusive six-bedroom villa is the perfect location for unforgettable day trips to the most beautiful towns in Tuscany and provides a unique opportunity to admire its splendid landscapes while soaking up the region’s incredibly rich historical and cultural heritage.

The villa is just a stone’s throw from the medieval town of Montepulciano. Standing high atop a hill not far from Siena, the town of Montepulciano boasts elegant Renaissance palaces, ancient churches, charming squares and breathtaking views over the wonderful Val d’Orcia. In just one hour by car, you can also reach Montalcino, extremely well-known for the production of its Brunello red wine, one of the world’s most appreciated Italian wines.

The villa is a few kilometers from the medieval town of Siena. Its ancient red brick buildings, the scallop-shaped main square Piazza del Campo and the Cathedral Square, dominated by the zebra-striped Duomo, make it an absolute must for anyone traveling to Tuscany. Effectively an open-air museum celebrating the Gothic, Siena boasts secular monuments that have retained both their medieval forms and their exceptional art collections, providing plenty to marvel at.

The villa is a few kilometers from Perugia, Umbria’s most cosmopolitan city. Its historic center rises in a helter-skelter of alleys, arched stairways and piazzas framed by solemn churches and palazzi. Reminders of its past are everywhere, from ancient arches and medieval basilicas to Renaissance frescoes by the likes of Perugino and Raphael. But while history reverberates all around, Perugia knows how to party: university students pep up the nightlife and fill café terraces, while music-lovers swarm to the city in July for Umbria Jazz.

In less than two hours by car, you can reach San Gimignano, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Italy. From afar, San Gimignano looks like a town from a Renaissance painting: a circle of 13th-century walls enclosing tall, teetering stone towers. Its towers make it instantly recognizable, but the art treasures held within its walls are just as remarkable. Although the town is small, there is enough art, architecture and fine food to keep you busy for more than one day.

The property is also a few kilometers from Volterra, one of Tuscany’s most dramatic hilltop towns. Despite its many attractions, Volterra sees fewer tourists than other Tuscan towns, so you can expect to share its winding stone streets with locals and explore its ancient sites without crowds. Founded by the Etruscans and surrounded by medieval walls, Volterra has a notable historic center filled with fascinating Roman ruins, medieval buildings and alabaster workshops.

In less than two hours by car, you can also reach Florence, a treasure trove of art with an astonishing contemporary vibe. Beyond the extraordinary artistic heritage, a testimony to its centuries of civilization, the best way to enjoy Florence is to stroll along the riverside avenues at sunset, or to get lost among the city’s myriad alleyways of the bohemian Oltrarno or the narrow little streets of San Niccolò, where it feels like you have ended up in another time along its centuries-old walls.

Property 188640 is 129 km from Florence Amerigo Vespucci International Airport, 196 km from Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport, and 217 km from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, and 207 km from Rome Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. Montepulciano is 8 km from the villa, Pienza is 10 km, Siena is 61 km, Arezzo is 61 km, Perugia is 72 km, Grosseto is 86 km, San Gimignano is 98 km, Volterra is 112 km, Florence is 117 km, and Pisa is 201 km.

The Property

Located in the heart of Tuscany, Property 188640 represents an oasis of tranquility in the wild Val d’Orcia, just a few minutes from the town of Pienza. Protected by a lush forest and surrounded by well-kept gardens, the property includes several hectares of vineyards and olive groves. The property is the ideal place to enjoy a holiday in the company of family and friends. Dating back to the 9th century, the villa can accommodate up to ten guests in 6 bedrooms (2 single rooms, 1 twin room, 3 double bedrooms) with en-suite bathroom.

Surrounded by a generous garden, the property boasts an exclusive pool and a poolside area furnished with comfortable sun loungers inviting guests to sit back and unwind. With a tranquil atmosphere, the poolside area represents an idyllic spot for basking in the sun and relax. With charming views of the countryside, the garden also features a dining area with barbecue. From the villa and the swimming pool you can admire a splendid Tuscan landscape dotted with farms, villages and hill towns.

Offering a warm atmosphere, the villa boasts antique furnishings from all over the world, great views, intimate corners and wooden beams. The city of Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is visible from the villa. The origins of this structure date back to the 9th century, when it was built as a lookout tower on the pilgrimage routes down the valley. In 1989, the current owner started a meticulous restoration project using mainly traditional materials, restoring the villa to its former glory.

On the ground floor you will find a generous living room with large fireplace, dining room, and fully-equipped kitchen with all the amenities you might need during your stay. The ground floor boasts an exclusive billiard room, a guest bathroom and a laundry room. On the ground floor you will also find two single rooms with en-suite bathroom. On the first floor you will find one twin room and three double bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. The first floor also features a living room and a kitchenette.