Italy Holiday Villa 4749

This rustic stone villa has an atmosphere of gracious calm and storybook magic. Into the woods you'll go to escape to this exquisite stone villa with two separate annexes (with private entrances) tucked into the rolling, verdant hills of Tuscany. Approach the 3,000 sq. ft. property via a winding, uphill country road, and feast your eyes on the undulating countryside, lush olive trees, surrounding lavender, and quiet charm.

Step inside the entryway to a cozy foyer, sitting room and spacious living area warmed by a open-fire fireplace. The interior features exceptional tiled terracotta floors, dramatic high ceilings, soft neutral hues, eye-opening windows, and a series of never-ending French doors that open up the living space to the delightful hills and landscaping beyond. On the ground floor, the lovely dining room extends through French doors to the pool and pergola. The modern kitchen with wood-burning stove connects through French doors to an outside patio with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. There are two ground floor bedrooms, one with a beautiful French bed (perfect for 2 small children or 1 adult) and one twin bedroom, each with large French doors with access to the lawn and patio. On the first floor, you can bury yourself in a cozy study area with fax, computer, and dial-up Internet reachable via a separate front-driveway entry, up steps. The first floor also features 3 further bedrooms. A queen bedroom with unique iron four-poster bed, and en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi tub with shower. A further queen bedroom with en suite bathroom with beautiful tub with handheld shower and a twin bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower.

The two annexes can be entered discreetly via upper and lower doorways. Annexe 1 features a queen/twin bedroom with en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi shower and a kitchenette area with refrigerator. French doors give direct access to the lawn and lounging area. Annexe 2 features a queen/twin bedroom with cozy fireplace and private bathroom with tub and shower along with a kitchenette area with refrigerator and fireplace. Three of the seven varied bedrooms in the annexes and villa have soothing Jacuzzi tubs and all bedrooms in the main villa have heated towel rails and hair dryers.

Federico offers an escape from the ordinary and an entry to the sublime. While away long afternoons in the heated swimming pool (6 x 12 m), dine al fresco on the patio, or in the barbecue area or pergola. The property is just steps from the rolling Tuscan hills; hike daily or use complementary mountain bikes (limited numbers). For further pampering and relaxation, indulge yourself at the nearby renowned therapeutic thermal spring water spa, and take note of the wine tasting of the local fruits of the vine. Later on, wander down the road to a charming local bistro that offers regular tastings of local wines. Get into the spirit and frame of mind for a satisfying sojourn of mythic proportions.