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Casa San Gio vacation rental in Val d'Orcia, Tuscany. Casa San Gio is set in the most desirable location of the beautiful Val d'Orcia, southern Tuscany. They have a southern accent in southern Tuscany. Part of a 15 hectares wine estate and it is surrounded by olives groves, vineyards and oaks woods. It has a panoramic swimming pool and thanks to its position, it is possible to easily reach the historical centre of Montalcino and the Abbey of Sant'Antimo in only 10 minutes driving. You like wine? You like Montalcino (and Montepulciano too). It sleeps up to 8 people maximum, in 4 double bedrooms and 4 bathrooms - recently renovated with every possible modern convenience.
From the main road an unpaved private road (about 800 meters) leads to the villa, therefore the villa is very private and quiet. It faces one of the most intense views of the entire Val d'Orcia. Located halfway up the hill of Castelnuovo dell'Abate, it benefits of a privileged position between the valleys of Amiata. The swimming pool faces directly the enchanting view of the Val d'Orcia and the vineyards.
The wine cellar is located at 500 meters from the villa and it features the best systems for the biodynamic production of Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino. Thanks to the patient work of the owner, this typical Tuscan country home, has been carefully restored and elegantly furnished. Inside the villa, many works of art can be found. In fact it was enhanced with paintings, photographs, sculptures and various contemporary works of art whose owners are among the most important Italian collectors. In this home, there is an unusual and innovative union between the classic beauty of the Tuscan countryside and the uniqueness of the inside, enriched by a vast collection of XXI century works.
Perfect for: groups seeking the best wine and quiet countryside.
The Details:
The house is laid out on two floors, connected by a wrought iron and travertine staircase and it measures 250 SQM.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance hall. Large open-space living room with original Tuscan terracotta tiled floors and oak-beamed with fireplace in Tuscan stone and splendid views down the valley; arch through to second living area. Dining area with a table for 10. A large arch of stones connects the dining room with the kitchen.
Open space fully equipped kitchen (Gas range, dishwasher, electric oven, toaster, mixer, Italian coffee machine and American coffee machine, juice maker) with access to the garden. Laundry room with washing machine and dryer. In a more private area of the ground floor there is a study room with SAT TV and stereo. On this floor there is also one double bedroom with bathroom with shower.
FIRST FLOOR
On the first floor, there are 3 double rooms, 1 with a French bed and three bathrooms. All the rooms have a beautiful view. One of the bedrooms has a fireplace and access to the garden through an external staircase.
One double bedroom with en suite bathroom with tub and Jacuzzi shower.
One double bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower.
One double bedroom with fireplace.
One bedroom with a French bed.
One bathroom with tub.
Three of the bedrooms have ceiling fans.
Services, Features, Amenities:
Heating, Fireplace, Screens on windows in only two bedrooms, Sat TV, Cd Player, Telephone, Internet with Dial up line or Vodafone Modem. al fresco dining and a BBQ. At 50 meters from the house the brand new swimming pool (10x6) with garden furniture, a gazebo and another BBQ.
The house is equipped with an alarm system.
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The house is located at 10 km far from Montalcino where you can find groceries shops, pharmacy, post office, banks, wine shops and many delicious restaurants. In Castelnuovo dell'Abate Ð 2 km - you will find a restaurant. Casa San Gio is close to many very important sites of art, history and archaeology. Siena, Pienza, San Gimignano, Volterra, Cortona, Arezzo, Perugia, Orvieto, Viterbo and a myriad of other fascinating sites and places are all with in easy reach for half day or day trips. The countryside between Sarteano and Radicofani is dotted with monasteries and castles, and the Val d'Orcia itself is a spectacular natural and cultural attraction.
Activities: Horse riding 20 Km; Maremma beaches 60 Km; Punta Ala Golf 60 Km; Tennis in Montalcino 12 km, Wine tasting and excursions.
Touring Ideas:
10 Km Montalcino famous for the Brunello
23 Km San Quirico d'Orcia
30 Km Le Crete Senesi
32 Km Pienza
46 Km Montepulciano
57 Km Siena
112 Km Perugia
130 Km Firenze
220 Km Roma
The nearest airport is Florence airport 130 Km
Rome and Pisa airport are at about 220 Km
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