Italy Holiday Villa 4887

Located near Siena this  typical Tuscan farmhouse is situated on a hilltop at the end of an alley of beautiful cypress trees. The property has recently been carefully restored to include every modern comfort while maintaining the characteristics and personality of the region. 

 

The ground floor features a large entrance hall, spaciouly elegant living room and a pleasant study that can be used as an office. A second living room, complete with a traditional Tuscan fireplace waits on the upper floor. The villa has a comfortable fully equipped kitchen that has direct access to the veranda for outdoor dining. The garden is accessible via most rooms on the ground floor, while the terrace offers an amazing view of the Tuscan landscape and access to the swimming pool below the house. The property features seven bedrooms, one on the ground floor and six on the upper floor. The bedroom on the ground floor has an en suite bathroom with shower. Of the four bathrooms upstairs, two feature a shower, two feature a tub. This is the ideal property for large groups who appreciate privacy and sense of style.The villa has been featured in magazines, including Architectural Digest, Casa & Country, and Spazio Casa.

 

 

The medieval town of Siena (approx 11km) was founded by the Etruscans and later became a Roman colony. During the 13th and 14th centuries it flourished as one of the major cities of Europe, growing rich from banking and the wool trade. The 14th century saw a great amount of construction, the Duomo, the Palazzo Publico and the Campo Square were all products of this time. Siena's glory took a tragic downturn by the end of the 14th century due to the Black Death and political upheaval. The city became little more than a rural market center. It was exactly this decline that accounts for the incredible state of medieval preservation that Siena exhibits today. Built across several hills and valleys, you will find a bit of 'up and down' while walking through the historical center.  However, the lack of traffic makes it a wonderful place to stroll even when packed with tourists there is a quiet and easygoing feel. A must-see is the shell-shaped square called Il Campo. This is the focal point of the city as well as being the venue for the internationally renowned horse race, the Palio.