Description
PROPERTY OVERVIEW AND LOCATION
Splendid villa with swimming pool built on the ancient walls of a typical Tuscan village overlooking the Val d’Orcia, Tuscany. The property is located in a beautiful and strategic location as it enjoys breathtaking views of the rolling Tuscan hills and It is well connected to services and the most popular tourist destinations such as Pienza, Montepulciano, San Quirico d’Orcia and Montalcino. A villa with a truly enviable, unique and perfect position for those who love the countryside and at the same time the comforts of being interior of the village, a typical medieval village of ancient origins with an all-Tuscan charm.
INTERIOR SPACES
The villa, recently renovated, It is in the traditional Tuscan style, the typical architectural features of the area have been expertly preserved such as artisan terracotta floors and ceilings with exposed wood. The house is spread over three levels for a surface area of approximately 260 m2. the beautiful infinity pool and the pergola in front of the entrance. The ground floor welcomes you with a nice sitting area, large sofas and TV, hallway, bathroom with shower, dining room with large round hand-painted ceramic table for 10 people and equipped kitchen with peninsula. The exciting feature of the kitchen is that it rests on the original stone boundary wall of the burg town, probably dating back to the 13th century, expertly lit to enhance its originality and historicity. On the same floor, we find a mezzanine in wood and iron with a double bed and another bathroom with a shower.
From the outside we reach the upper floor via a beautiful staircase with terracotta floors and beautiful wrought iron railings which take us to a small terrace adorned with flowers. The entrance on the first floor leads to a large entrance divided into a hallway to access the underground cellar, (which with a constant temperature It’s perfect for maintaining and aging wines), and onto a study area, with a beautiful wooden sideboard from the 800, a baroque desk and a small relaxation area with another TV. On the same level are the technical room with laundry and a further secondary access door, to join directly the streets of the village historic centre. Continuing on the same floor we find a double room with a wonderful view of the Val d’Orcia and the Abbey of Sant’Anna in Camprena (set of the famous 90s film, “the English patient”), with double window, external bathroom with shower and the large master bedroom, with olive wood parquet flooring, large windows that run along almost the entire two sides of the bedroom and ensuite bathroom with large built-in shower and double sink. Up on a comfortable staircase, we reach the top floor, which welcomes us to a living/dining room in front of a large original fireplace, next to which opens the door to the fully masonry and equipped kitchen. The living room also leads to the last double bedroom with ensuite bathroom (also complete with shower) and finally to the magnificent terrace of about 30 square meters, equipped with a large 10-seater marble table, outdoor sofas and chairs and an original Australian barbecue gas. From the terrace you can enjoy long aperitifs and al fresco dinners with friends and family, admiring the beautiful wood in front of the villa and the Val d’Orcia which opens in front with a view of Pienza, Montalcino and the magnificent Sienese countryside. With this truly sensational panorama, the terrace overlooking the valley declares itself the hidden gem of this incredible unique property.
In summary, the villa has a total of 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a cellar, a double living room and a double kitchen. The interior spaces are all very bright and welcoming thanks to the large windows and the finishes in neutral tones.
LAND AND EXTERIORS
This property is located in the municipality of Trequanda, in a convenient position within a typical historic village. The villa has a characteristic garden with rosemary, lavender and flower vases, as well as a small vegetable garden for seasonal vegetables. In the garden there is also a wonderful infinity pool with a breathtaking view of the Tuscan countryside and a relaxing sitting area under the olives shade. The property also includes 8,530 m2 of land with olive trees and woods. The property is easily reachable from a paved lit driveway, outlined by the characteristic row of cypresses, a double gate, one of which is automatic and a small pedestrian one.
LOCATION
The small hamlet remains inhabited by locals and foreigners who have found their second home here. There is a bar, restaurant/hotel, ATM, post office, mechanic, hairdresser, carpenter. The nearest grocery store is located in the village 2 km away. The largest supermarkets and services of all kinds are 10 minutes’ drive away in the commercial town of Sinalunga; Pienza and the Val d’Orcia are 10 minutes’ drive away, Montepulciano 20 minutes.
The A1 motorway is a 20-minute drive away, while the cities of Siena and Arezzo are equidistant and reachable in less than 40 minutes. Central to reach and visit all the major places of interest in Tuscany.
UTILITIES
The property needs an upgrade to the heating system, which can easily be converted with methane radiators. Currently there are already two methane boilers for domestic water heating and the methane gas system. The property is located in the village and is connected to the aqueduct and public sewage system. An undoubtedly strong point is that being in the village the house is served by a fibre optic connection for the internet, and therefore has the maximum speed currently available. TV is satellite.
CURRENT MANAGEMENT POTENTIAL USE
The property given the versatility of the spaces and the convenience with respect to the services lends itself to being used as a first home, second holiday home or tourist rental.
