This exceptional property for sale located in the Val d’Orcia, near Montalcino and Sant Angelo in Colle in the province of Siena. Having undergone a complete restoration by the current owners who converted this once dilapidated property into stylish yet authentic Tuscan home which offers all of the modern comforts one would expect whilst retaining its Tuscan architectural heritage thanks to a sympathetic restoration.
The reconstruction work which took a number of years focused on both external and internal structural aspects and great effort was made to retain original elements such as handmade flooring and original fireplaces. Although various new additions were incorporated such as a new bridge, stone walls, terracotta walkways and patios, new custom-made chestnut doors, and new windows and shutters and of course a new swimming pool.
The Villa
The main property serves as a spacious and gracious home with three distinct, yet linked living areas, three bedrooms (each with full bath), spread over two floors:
The Ground floor: Consisting of a large entry room/office, a library and a sitting room featuring high ceilings, original brick archways and a fireplace (with a millstone-reminiscent design created by Sesti), a kitchen which includes a wood burning fireplace and a large walk-in pantry, a formal dining room that also features a fireplace, a soaring ceiling and complementary furnishings.
The First floor: Consisting of two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, the third bedroom, with its own private terrace overlooking the swimming pool, has a full bath with tub and shower. This floor also has a separate entrance, which opens into a cozy sitting room with a fireplace.
Emphasis on convenience and comfort for the family and their guests is evident throughout the property such as central heating, bathroom radiators & three walk-in closets.
Annexes & Secondary Accommodation
One Bedroom Apartment: Adjacent and connected to the second floor of the main house we find a one-bedroom apartment, complete with its own fully functioning kitchen, a sitting room and a full bath with tub and shower, the apartment also has a private entrance and its own patio.
A small church (chiesina): with the ground floor consisting of two work rooms with ample storage for garden maintenance, while the top floor was converted by a renowned Florence-based architect into a delightful one-bedroom suite with a small kitchen.
Gardens & Grounds
Encompassing almost 30 acres, this magically tranquil property includes a 1½ acre, sauvignon blanc vineyard, an olive grove with approximately 70 trees, a large, “hidden” field, 24 acres of wood, and a seasonal waterfall, pond and a stream called Raunate.
The swimming pool, set behind the house, is reached via a stairway and is surrounded by a stone wall reconstructed and extended from the original which formed a gora; a water reservoir for running the mill. Additional garden plantings lie above the wall which is a natural wooded area.
The original mill-house located between the house and the swimming pool has now been converted to a pool-house (changing room) and wine cellar.
Location
To arrive at this property one must traverse an area widely considered to be the most picturesque in Tuscany. Located in the gentle hills of the Val d’Orcia near Montalcino and Sant Angelo in Colle in the province of Siena, the journey to the house is an experience in itself. The quintessential cypress tree-lined roads offer views of the vineyards, olive-groves and the UNESCO protected landscape that is the Val d’Orcia.
Both Florence and Pisa airports can be reached in less than 2-hour drive.
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