Deep in the south of Tuscany, snuggled in the gentle folds of the Val d’Orcia, this cluster of buildings crafted from stone is a luxurious hideaway with acres of space for children to play in. Its name gives a clue to the atmosphere of this villa, which is set in on a hill more than a mile from the main road. This is a place where you won't be overlooked by neighbours and the silence will be broken only by the natural sounds of the breeze in the trees by day or the hoot of an owl by night.
Yet from this vantage point, there is so much to see. Stride out or use pedal power to explore the glorious local countryside and pick up essentials in the charming village of San Quirico d’Orcia. The historic streets of nearby Pienza, the hot springs at Bagno Vignoni and the wine towns of Montalcino and Montepulciano might also prove tempting, while the wild shores of Grosseto and the city of Siena also beg exploring.
This villa has the wow factor with its dramatic indoor-outdoor lap pool. It's a scene straight out of the pages of a glossy magazine – a long strip of cool blue water that starts within the house. And the panorama of rolling hills, seen from the sunloungers set on the lawn at the pool’s edge, will make your heart sigh.
Inside, the villa is just as eye-catching, a tasteful restoration of a building where artisans would have laboured, pressed olives and sheltered oxen. The fabric is solidly Tuscan – terracotta tiles on the floors and wood-beamed ceilings and generous hearths. While brick-edged arches in the main living spaces flood in the light from the sun, which orbits the villa throughout the day.
The interiors are spacious yet warm and homely, with lots of living areas and cosy bedrooms, one of which has its own terrace. It's a top-quality restoration project – original fixtures and features have been polished up, classic furnishings provided for comfortable places to lounge, dine and sleep, and a touch of soul added with splashes of bold colour on the walls and in the patterns on plush rugs and hand-painted tiles.
First Apartment
Ground Floor
Kitchen/ Diner
Fully equipped kitchen, fridge/ freezer, large gas hob with eight rings, dining table with eight chairs, wooden stairs to a storage room, mosquito screens, French doors to garden.
Lounge/ Diner
Table with 12 chairs, three sofas, coffee table, side table, fireplace, Sat. TV, book display cabinet, two chairs, round table, armchair, bookshelf, stairs to 1st floor, three French doors to garden.
Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), two bedside tables, chest of drawers, one wicker armchair, built-in wardrobe with a curtain opening, mosquito screens, door to garden.
En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, bidet, WC, door to pool.
Bathroom (for Pool usage)
Shower, sink, WC.
Bedroom 2
Double bed (can be converted into twin beds), two bedside tables, built-in wardrobe with a curtain opening, side table, one armchair, mosquito screens, French door to garden.
En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, bidet, WC, extra storage area.
First Floor
Bedroom 3
Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), two bedside tables, desk, three armchairs, chest of drawers, wardrobe, mosquito screens.
En-suite Bathroom
Double shower, double sink, bidet, WC.
Bedroom 4
Four poster double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), two bedside tables, small sofa, round table, chair, sideboard, built-in wardrobe with a curtain opening, mosquito screens.
En-suite Bathroom
Whirlpool bath with shower attachment, double sink, bidet, WC.
Second Apartment
Ground Floor
Kitchen/ Diner
Fully equipped kitchen, fridge/ freezer, large gas hob with eight rings, dining table with six chairs, armchair, table with four chairs, glass display cabinet, sideboard, fireplace, stairs to first floor, French doors to garden.
Bedroom 5
Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), two bedside tables, chest of drawers, two chairs, desk,built-in wardrobe with a curtain opening, mosquito screens.
En-suite Bathroom
Double shower, sink, bidet, WC.
Lounge
Three sofas, coffee table, round table, four chairs, small stove, two side tables, Sat. TV, book display cabinet, wooden chest, French doors to patio and pool area.
En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, bidet, WC.
Mezzanine Floor
Bedroom 6
Single bed, wooden chest, wardrobe, mosquito screens.
First Floor (can be accessed via inside and outside stairsways)
Bedroom 7
Four poster double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), two bedside tables, chest of drawers, chair, wardrobe, desk, mosquito screens.
En-suite Bathroom
Whirlpool bath with shower attachment, double sink, bidet, WC.
Bedroom 8
Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), two bedside tables, sideboard, built-in wardrobe with a curtain opening, mosquito screens.
En-suite Bathroom
Double shower, sink, bidet, WC.
Note
The villa entrance is about 100m away from the car park. There is no direct access for a car to drive close to the villa but a little buggy can be provided for the luggage transportation.
Pool
Length: 30 meters
Width: 4.5 meters
Depth: 1.4 meters
Entrance: access via Roman steps from inside and outside the villa
Opening times: always
Fenced: No
Furnished: Sunloungers and parasols
Cleansed: Chlorine-free
Distance from villa: 0 meter
Special features: Counter-current
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