Montalcino

Montalcino, Siena, Italy

Beautiful XVI century villa situated in the wonderful Senese countryside just few kms from Montalcino, in the natural park of the Val d'Orcia, a precious architectural and natural context. This property is situated in a unique panoramic country area easily accessible via a 1,5-km picturesque small road. The property is completely independent and fenced to ensure absolute privacy. It is a three-floor building (ground, first and second) for a total surface of 900 sqm. A complete reconstruction and renovation with high-quality finishes has been made in the '90s. It is currently subdivided in three important independent apartments of 300 sqm each, one on each floor. The first and second levels are accessible via an old original travertine marble staircase as well as an elevator hidden by ancient wooden doors. The property includes a beautiful park that surrounds the villa for a total of 9,000 sqm, composed of a 5,000-sqm Italian-style garden with rare secular plants and trees. On the slope in front of vineyards and Montalcino village we can find a natural swimming pool resin sand shoreline and pebbles on the bottom of the pool, fruit trees and olive trees. The garden has automatic watering system as well as an outbuilding with heating equipment (one for each apartment) and a 40-sqm tool shed. The reconstruction and renovation was made respecting and recuperating not only materials but also local artisan construction techniques with a magnificent result. This property has been catalogued as one of the most important historic architectural sites of the area, and it's just 10 km from Pienza, 45 km from Siena and 4 km from a Golf court. Each of the 3 floors of about 300 sqm consists of: entrance hall, triple living room, dining room, four double bedrooms, four bathrooms, kitchen, utility room. In total there are 12 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.