Villa Vescovado

Features

• Peaceful country location
• Lovely historical structure with church

Description

The villa is located on a hill in a large cereal estate featuring pencil pine lined roads and wonderful views over the valleys. Once the centre of a small hamlet, the accommodation has been designed around a Church and the original chapel is at the centre of the villa (restricted access). Within walking distance there is a further historical villa with its own gardens and pool at about 800m away. The two properties can be rented together for very large groups or for special events (ie weddings).

Entering the villa from the driveway and gardens, one enters into a large dining/living room with large arches typical in early Tuscan villas. The interiors have been restored whilst preserving the rustic style of the structure and the furniture in raw Tuscan fabrics that complement the rustic style of the structure. The accommodation winds its way around the back of the church and a lovely reading/sitting room at the back provides a quiet area for rest or relaxation. At the rear of the church, there is a large living / dining room with kitchen and both open out onto a large furnished portico overlooking the swimming pool area, surrounding trees and distant fields.

There are seven bedrooms of which one bedroom with en-suite bathroom is positioned in the front corner of the ground floor (away from the pool). The other six bedrooms and 3 bathrooms are located on the first floor, accessible from two internal staircases.

The swimming pool (4m x 10m) is set in the garden and has wonderful views over the rolling hills and distant villages. There are some large shady trees for those seeking an afternoon sietsa and sun lounges and umbrellas are provided around the pool area. The most popular spot of the villa is the large covered veranda where guests generally eat all their meals enjoying fragrant breezes and stunning outlooks.

Location

The villa is situated approximately 200m up a gravel estate road from which only the two villas in the area are accessed. Occasionally the 'contadini' (local farmers) may pass in their three wheeled Ape vans to work in the fields.

Distances

• Vescovado di Murlo - 3km (general food supplies, bank, trattorias and cafes)
• Monteroni d'Arbia - 6km (train, supermarket, all services)
• Siena - 23km
• Montalcino - 27km
• Val d'Orcia, Pienza - 30km
• Montepulciano - 53km
• Maremma beaches - 85km
• Florence - 90km

Airports: Florence - 104km, Rome - 249km

This locality

Monteroni

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An agricultural production centre of the ancient Republic of Siena, Monteroni d'Arbia is well recognisable for its imposing medieval fortified mill dating to the beginning of the fourteenth century. The imposing structure of Cuna farm rises on the road from Siena, a well preserved example of a medieval fortified grain tower (13th century), originally belonging to the Hospital of Santa Maria della Scala which used it as a container for grain.

Seasons and prices

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Special Notes for  Villa Vescovado, Tuscany, Italy

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions in respect to additional charges and extras applicable to rental villas and apartment accommodation.

Refundable security deposit

A refundable security deposit of €500 is payable on arrival at the property. The deposit will be refunded on final inspection excepting in the event of damage or for the deduction of extras.

General Information:

• Normal arrival times are between 15:30 (3:30pm) and 19:00 (7pm). Departure is by 9:30 on the day of departure.
• The swimming pool is open from May to September;

Services included and extras:

• The rental price includes final cleaning providing the property is left in a 'broom tidy' condition (dishes washed, rubbish cleared and orderly). Otherwise an additional cleaning fee of €100 will be deducted from the security deposit on final inspection.
• One set of bed and bath linen per week is included. Additional changes may be requested at the cost of €12 per person. Beach/pool towels are not provided;
• Additional maid service can be requested at a cost of €20 per hour payable locally;
• Electricity consumption and utilities (except heating) are included
• Heating, if required, is payable on the basis of consumption of gas at €5.00 per M3.
• Telephone calls will be charged on the basis of 35c per pulse;
• High chairs and cots are available at no additional cost but additional beds are charged at the rate of €90 per week per bed;
• Animals are allowed subject to payment of an additional cleaning fee of €50 per week;
• Late arrival fees - we will endeavour to accommodate, but cannot guarantee to satisfy requests for late arrival. The cost of pre-arranged late arrival (if available) will be advised at the time of booking. Unforeseen delays resulting in out of hours arrivals (if available) will incur a charge of € 50.00 payable to the local manager;

Our holiday villas and apartment accommodation to rent in Italy are serviced by trained English speaking area managers who are there to ensure that your vacation is pleasurable from the very moment of your arrival.

Nearby localities

Chiusdino

Chiusdino is a medieval village of that sits on top of a hill about 30 km from Siena. Views of Siena and the famous roofless San Galgano abbey can be enjoyed from the village and the surrounding hills are lush and picturesque. Also in the area is the hilltown of Moniciano and many tiny hilltop hamlets to explore.

Montepulciano