Bellavista at Punta Nera, Porto Santo Stefano - Monte Argentario - Grosseto and Maremma

Punta Nera villa is beautifully situated on the edge of a rocky peninsula on Monte Argentario with enchanting views of Porto Santo Stefano and the Maremma hills beyond. It is perfectly located for venturing into Tuscany's Archipelago, exploring secluded beaches and frequenting local port side restaurants and bars. The villa consists of a main house with three apartments and a guest cottage. Bougainvillea flowers cascade gently in the manicured gardens, sheltered with shady umbrella pine trees and decorated with Mediterranean flowers. The air is filled with the soothing sound of waves caressing the shore beneath you.

Outside, the raised position of the villa means the sun-kissed terraces offer panoramic views. Sea lovers will want to take the steep steps cut into the rocks leading down to the stone jetty to access the sea on the port side, while on the south side steps lead down to a hidden free beach. As the sun sets across the sea, you'll no doubt appreciate the private dining areas to go al fresco. Inside, the air-conditioned apartments at Punta Nera feel like homely beach houses with sea view bedrooms, each with its own bathroom.

Staying on the Tuscan coast means you are never far from a beach club and Punta Nera's location is no exception with 50km of beach clubs all with 15 minutes’ drive. If you prefer the quiet life then you'll want to head up into the mountainous terrain by foot, bike or car where you'll find spectacular, unforgettable scenery. If not, you may prefer to take a boat and head for one of the tiny islands or beaches exclusively accessed by the sea.

If you are looking for villa on Tuscany's coast, you need look no further as Punta Nera truly covers all bases

About the villa
Bellavista is a little independent Tuscan cottage located behind the main house of Punta Nera in the perfectly manicured terraced garden. It is on two floors with the sleeping area on the lower floor and the living area on the upper floor.

Outside the upper level is a wonderful terracotta terrace furnished with table and chairs to dine al fresco, two sun beds and a couple of comfortable armchairs. From this terrace there are pretty views between the trees to Porto Santo Stefano across the bay.

Going inside the villa from the terrace on the upper floor there is an open plan living and dining room. It is bright and airy due to the double glass and wood doors from the terrace and a second door into the gardens on another wall. The room is furnished in a modern style with two comfortable double sofas in one corner. Against the back wall is a large dining table that seats 6 people on comfortable chairs.

The kitchen is in a corner of the room. It is partitioned off from the rest of the room with a glass and wood structure that has double doors for access to the lounge. The kitchen is well equipped and includes gas hobs, an oven, dishwasher and a fridge with separate freezer compartment.

Stairs from the lounge lead down to the lower floor. To the left is a large master bedroom with a double bed and a built in wardrobe along one wall providing plenty of hanging space and shelves. Windows open out to the private garden.

Next to this is a twin bedroom that can be made into a double. This is a small yet bright room. Along one wall is a built-in wardrobe. The window looks out onto the garden and a pretty view of the sea beyond. At the end of the hall is a lovely, spacious bathroom with shower.

Outside the lower floor is a small private garden shaded by tall pine trees. It has a table with a couple of chairs. The garden is protected by a railing with netting, to the other side is the cliff down to the sea with excellent views of the port town.

There are other neighouring villas on the land around Punta Nera. It is a short distance from the main road so some traffic noise can be heard in the communal gardens. There is a foot path to Porto Santo Stefano. It is only about 1km to the start of the town and the main port, within 2kms there is the old port and the old town centre.

Notes:
There is air conditions throughout the villa. The property is surrounded by a railing, in the areas that overlook the cliff there is some netting for extra protection. 1 double bedroom and 1 twin bedroom. The twin can be made into a double bed if requested when booking.

There is no pool.
In Porto Santo Stefano, 2km away there is a public swimming pool.
From the gardens of Punta Nera there is access to a small public stony beach. It is not well known to the public and is therefore quiet.

To one side about 20 steps lead down the cliff to a large terraced area which has a couple of sun beds. From here there are incredible, open views of the port town across the bay and to the other side the main land can be seen on clear days across the water.

There is also a second path down the cliff to the water edge. From the gardens, there are about 50 steep steps down the cliff face to the sea which surrounds the outcrop of land on which Punta Nera is located. There is some passing boat traffic so care needs to be taken in the water.