OVERVIEW

Podere Francesca is a charming rural villa set among the gentle hills and wide valleys of Val d’Orcia, surrounded by extensive private grounds. Perched above the countryside, the property enjoys panoramic views across the surrounding hills and nearby hill towns, creating a peaceful setting for a private Tuscan stay.

The villa combines the character of a traditional country home with the comforts of a well-equipped private residence. Its elevated position and fresh countryside breezes help keep the house comfortable during the warmer months, even without air conditioning.

With five double bedrooms, generous outdoor spaces, a saltwater swimming pool, vegetable and flower gardens, olive groves and 30 acres of private woodland, Podere Francesca offers plenty of space to relax and enjoy the landscape. The surrounding area is also well suited to exploring the Val d’Orcia, with Montalcino, Pienza, Montepulciano, Bagno Vignoni and other Tuscan hill towns within easy reach.

MAIN HOUSE

❖ 5 double bedrooms (of which 2 twins) all with en-suite bathrooms;
❖ 1 living room (with stone fireplace), open to the terrace;
❖ 1 Small but very well-equipped country kitchen, with large stone counter top, large fridge with separate freezer, ice and cold water dispenser, dishwasher;
❖ 1 dining room seating 10, opening to terraces;
❖ Laundry (washing machine and tumble dryer);
❖ Satellite TV, VCR, DVD, CD player;
❖ WI-FI everywhere in the house.

OUTDOORS

❖ Very extended vine pergola on stone-paved terrace facing the valley (south-west);
❖ Al fresco dining area for 16 seated;
❖ Built-in barbecue;
❖ Boiler-heated swimming pool (12×6 meters) with straw changing hut and covered picnic area (with small fridge, pergola and cotta pavement). For the 2018 season the pool has been converted into a saltwater system, meaning no more free chlorine needed to be poured daily in order to maintain it clean. No more damages to your hair, dry skin, swimsuits fading, nasty smell.
❖ Vegetable and flower garden;
❖Orchard and olive groves;
❖ 30 acres of private woodland surrounding the house;
❖ Parking for up to 8 cars.

POINTS OF INTEREST

❖ Grocery store, restaurants, farm shops with local products as pecorino cheese, wine, beer, extra virgin oil, fruit & vegetables: within 10 minutes driving distance;
❖ Open air markets, supermarkets, wine merchants, and any kind of shop in the surrounding towns at 15 to 30 minutes;
❖ Railway station (CHIUSI – CHIANCIANO TERME) with trains leading to: Rome and Florence 25 minutes; Florence Airport 1 hour and 30; Rome Fiumicino Airport 2 hours, Pisa Airport 2.5 hours. Private jets also fly into Siena Airport (1 hour) and some airlines to Perugia Airport (1.5 hours);
❖ Celebrated Tuscan hill towns as Montalcino, S. Quirico, Pienza, Montepulciano at 15 to 30 minutes driving reach.
❖ Perugia, Siena and Assisi: 1 hour. Florence 1.5 hours, Rome 2 hours;
❖ Tennis courts at 15 minutes;
❖ Golf courses: Lamborghini (9 holes) at half an hour, Castiglion del Bosco: 40 minutes, Golf dell’Ugolino, near Florence: 1 hour;
❖ Horseback riding facilities: 30 minutes;
❖ Renown spas boasting hot pools with stunning views and any kind of wellness treatments as Bagno Vignoni, at 15 minutes, in a 13th century village, San Casciano dei Bagni, 40 minutes, Bagni San Filippo with thermal water falls at 15 minutes.

INCLUDED SERVICES & UTILITIES

❖ Fluent English-speaking check-in rep welcoming the guests and showing them the house;
❖ General upkeep of the premises;
❖ Final cleaning;
❖ Weekly bed and bath linen change for stays longer than one week;
❖ House heating;
❖ Electricity & Gas;
❖ Water from the mains;
❖ Wi-Fi throughout the house;
❖ SAT TV (mainly in English);
❖ Fully equipped kitchen and laundry;
❖ Firewood supply for fireplaces & barbecue;
❖ Pool and garden maintenance;
❖ Parking facilities.

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❖ Tuscany: The Original Best of Tuscany Tour
❖ Foraging Experience in Tuscany
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