Description
Villa among oaks and olive trees in Val d’Orcia
Immersed in a park of over 7 ha of centuries-old oaks and olive trees and in the immediate vicinity of the medieval village of Monticchiello, lies this enchanting property, a villa dating back to the 1600s but originally built in the 11th century. This ancient real estate complex with unique characteristics enjoys absolute privacy and a magical atmosphere. It consists of the main house and two annexes, separated by a large cloister with a picturesque apricot tree in the centre. The house, furnished with antiques dating back to various eras, is characterized by a wonderful arched facade that recalls the Roman villas of the neoclassical age and adorned with a Canadian Vine that covers part of the external walls. The ground floor of the villa is almost entirely occupied by a huge living room, with convivial tables and sofas and characterized by a vaulted ceiling that reaches up to the beautiful fireplace perfectly preserved over the centuries with the characteristic seating areas where once people gathered around the fire, to warm up and pass on legends. The floor is completed by a spacious and functional kitchen, a large suite with bathroom with access to the garden and a guest bathroom. Upstairs, which is accessed externally by a beautiful marble staircase, we have another spacious living area with a fireplace in the centre of the room, a large suite with bathroom, 4 more bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The attic, not yet renovated, lends itself to various solutions. The property is completed by the two annexes, from which 2 apartments have been obtained with a breathtaking view of the Val d’Orcia, a veranda with a wood oven and overlooking the gardens where there is also the swimming pool, as well as the cellar and accommodation for the staff.
Located in a natural and landscape context of amazing beauty, this Villa is located 1km from the medieval town of Monticchiello and a few minutes’ drive from the well-known artistic places of Pienza and Montepulciano. The area, which over the years has become one of the most exclusive in Tuscany, offers many recreational activities ranging from horseback riding, trekking and the increasingly common bike tours among the suggestive paths of the Val d’Orcia. Restaurants and wine bars with increasingly sophisticated menus and wine lists give the opportunity to appreciate the food and wine traditions of this corner of Tuscany, often enriched by visits to the historic cellars of Vino Nobile and Brunello di Montalcino. For wellness lovers, it is a must to visit the Bagno Vignoni Spa, with the characteristic Roman bath in the centre of the town, and the thermal pools of Chianciano Terme. The property can be reached easily from both North and South, the airports of Rome and Florence are less than 2 hours away by car, the A1 highway is about 20km away. The nearest train station, about 25 minutes by car, is in Chiusi, with local or fast trains to all the most important Italian destinations.
