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N° 077 | Historic Villa Tuscany

Italy > Tuscany
users 16 bed 7 bath 7

Dating back to the 1800s, this villa has a history marked by periods of abandonment and resilience. During World War II, it served as a refuge for partisans and then fascists amidst the tumultuous battles in the region. Over the years, it changed hands several times. Originally, the main building housed the gentry, while the adjoining stone structure accommodated stewards on the upper floor and animals on the ground level.

The turning point came in the late 1970s when a businessman from a town near Naples, while in Tuscany on business, discovered and fell in love with the villa. His purchase marked the beginning of a new era for the estate. For 40 years, it became a beloved family retreat, a place for gathering friends and making memories in the Tuscan countryside.

Following his passing, his grandson took over the estate. With a blend of love and dedication, he embarked on a thoughtful restoration, honoring both the villa's past and his grandfather's legacy. Today, the revitalized villa, steeped in history and personal stories, welcomes guests, continuing its legacy through the experiences they share within its walls.This spacious villa accommodates up to 10 - 22 guests. 

The Space 

Imagine yourself stepping into the Villa, a luxurious space where traditional Tuscan charm meets modern comfort. Spanning 450 m2 over two floors, connected by an elegant marble staircase and a wood gallery leading to the bedrooms, the villa is a haven of tranquility and style.

The ground floor welcomes you with two graceful lounges, each featuring a cozy fireplace and adjoining an ancient main courtyard. For moments of leisure, there are two reading/TV rooms, perfect for unwinding. Meal times are a delight with two dining rooms, each served by a fully equipped kitchen, ensuring all your culinary needs are met. Additionally, the ground floor offers a double bathroom facility and houses both a standard and a superior bedroom.

Outside, the villa's extensive garden unfolds into the breathtaking hills of Val d'Orcia, featuring a solarium area and an outdoor hot tub, ideal for relaxation. Dining under the stars is a magical experience in the specially designed outdoor area. The Villa, not only a sanctuary of peace but also conveniently located near major art cities and regions, invites you to immerse yourself in the quintessential Tuscan experience.

 

The bedrooms

Downstairs: Standard and a superior bedroom and a double bathroom facility 

As you ascend to the upper floor, you’ll find one suite, two superior rooms, and two standard rooms. Each bedroom is tastefully furnished and decorated, offering expansive views of the villa's picturesque surroundings and ensuring a restful night's sleep. Wi-Fi is readily available in all rooms, keeping you connected.

Annex: an independent apartment with a kitchen/living room and two double bedrooms, each with a bathroom.

* The Villa is let out exclusively to one group at a time. With the possibility of using the adjacent stone apartment, the property can accommodate up to a maximum of 22 people. However, on request, it is possible to rent this property in a reduced format: 10 / 12 / 14 Guests

 

Outdoor space

Outside, the villa's extensive garden unfolds into the breathtaking hills of Val d'Orcia. You will be welcomed by a beautifully designed Italian garden and expansive outdoor spaces furnished with dining tables and lounge seating, perfect for tranquil moments. The garden leads to a historic lemon house, nestled amidst a rose garden and adorned with a collection of antique local tools and crafts.

The property's rear area offers a serene and private setting under a star-filled sky, gently embracing the estate's ancient cypress trees. Here you can unwind in a mini hydromassage pool, ideal for relaxing experiences.

Close to the Villa is a distinctive two-level stone building. The ground floor features a renovated old manger, now serving as a recreation room available upon request for those needing external services. The upper-level houses an independent apartment with a kitchen/living room and two double bedrooms, each with a bathroom.

 

Extra Services

Breakfast | Change of bathroom towels | Change of bed linen | Mid-week cleaning | In-house chef | Tasting sessions | Cooking lessons | Yoga lessons | Massage | Bike hire | Horse rides | Photography workshops. 

* It is recommended that extra activities should be booked before arrival

 

A Special Day

Celebrate your special day at the Villa, where elegance meets the timeless beauty of the historic estate.

The estate is perfect for large parties but at the same time, it feels very intimate. There are several locations in and around the villa, from the aperitif in the elegant Italian garden to the enchanting dinner among centuries-old cypress trees underneath the starry night. 

 

The Surroundings

Montepulciano is only 8km from the villa. It is a town steeped in history and art, set in the rural landscape of Siena province with olive groves and vineyards, pine, and chestnut forests. The ancient village is of Etruscan and Roman origins – legend has it that the early settlement was founded by King Porsena – Montepulciano was long fought over by Florence and Siena.

From the 15th to the 16th century, Montepulciano thrived as a center of rich cultural and artistic activity. This era was defined not only by the influence of renowned Humanists like the poet Angelo Poliziano but also by the construction of magnificent churches and residences by leading architects such as Antonio da Sangallo, Jacopo Barozzi, and Baldassarre Peruzzi. Today, Montepulciano is still a significant and fascinating destination, celebrated for its unique urban design, notable cultural events, and, most importantly, its surrounding exquisite vineyards that produce the famed Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG wine.

The Villa is also conveniently close to major art cities like Arezzo, Siena, Florence, and Cortona, as well as the regions of Chianti, Maremma, Umbria, and Lake Trasimeno.

 

Plinius Loves

History of the villa: it feels very grand walking the hallways of this ancient place

The garden with the estate's ancient cypress trees. It brings the urban soul back to nature

Location, 8km from Montepulciano and yet it feels like you are miles away from everywhere

 

Nearest Airport 

Firenze  (Flr) 136 km (84 mi), Roma Ciampino (Cia) 190 km

 

Nearest Train Station

Montepulciano 

 

Contact: Do you have any questions, or if you like to combine other destinations and properties within the area for your travel itinerary? Please do not hesitate to contact us at: info@plinius.homes

Prices & availability


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After the booking request is received we will confirm the availability and total price with the owner. You will then receive a confirmation and the total amount of your booking by email. A deposit of 30% of the reservation sum is requested upon confirmation (within 48 hours). The remainder must be paid no later than 60 days before the start of your stay. When booking within 60 days, the total reservation sum must be paid immediately. In case of cancellation more than 60 days before the start of the stay, 50% of the deposit will be returned*. In case of cancellation within 60 days, no refund will take place. *Applies to most properties, but not all. We therefore recommend cancellation insurance.

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The Villa is let out exclusively to one group at a time. With the possibility of using the adjacent stone apartment, the property can accommodate up to a maximum of 22 people.

However, on request, it is possible to rent this property in a reduced format:

Up to 14 guests  (without the use of the double sofa bed).

Up to 12 guests  (without the use of one lounge and 1 bedroom).

Up to 10 guests (without the use of one lounge and 2 bedrooms).

Prices 

1.     Standard (all year around)

2.     Autumn: from 1st September to 15 October

3.     Holiday: Easter Week and Christmas Period - December 1st to January 7th

Villa up to 10 people 

1.     Standard Rate: €1,200 per day

2.     Autumn Period: €1,400 per day

3.     Holiday Period: €1,650 per day

5% additional charge for each extra guest, up to a maximum of 16 people.

 

Villa from 17 to 22 people - the adjacent annex will be made available with two additional double rooms with ensuite bathrooms and an additional double sofa bed.

1.     Standard Rate: €1,960 per day

2.     Autumn Period: €2,200 per day

3.     Holiday Period: €2,545 per day

 

Minimum stay:

The minimum stay required is 4 nights

Minimum 7 nights stay: w 10% discount

 

Event fee: wedding/party 

€ 4.000

Included in the price: 

Bathroom courtesy kit, drink, and welcome gift.

Additional costs:

Security Deposit: When checking in, a deposit of  € 800 is payable, to be reimbursed on departure.

Heating cost hydro-pool € 60 per day

 

Additional Information:

* It is recommended that extra activities should be booked before arrival

Change of bathroom set € 15,00 per person.

Extra villa cleaning € 500,00.

Pre-stocked pantry for arrival: € 100 plus food cost to pay cash at the check-in.

Heating for the mini pool with hydromassage: € 60 per day(It can be booked for the entire stay only and must be paid in cash at check-in).

Private Breakfast:  €20.00 per person/day including waiter ( sweet and savory breakfast).

HOME CHEF:

Private dinner From €100 per person including waiter 

(Menu to be agreed with the chef with starter, pasta, second course with side dish, dessert).

Barbecue night  From €100 per person including waiter (Tuscan crostini and pecorino di Pienza, 3 different types of meat, including Fiorentina beefsteak, salad and roast potatoes, and dessert)

Pizza night From €80.00 per person including waiter (Tuscan mixed antipasto,  different types of Pizza and dessert). // Wood included

*Wine/Beer on request.

 

COOKING LESSONS:

The morning lesson at 10.00 followed by lunch (antipasto, pasta fresh and dessert) costs €110 per person.

Afternoon lesson at 16.00 followed by dinner (as above but plus main courses and side dishes) €140 per person.

*It is possible to add pairing wines to dinners or lunches, starting at 30.00€ per person.

 

YOGA LESSONS:

From 1 to 4 people € 150

From 4 to 10 People € 200

From 10 to 16 People € 250

 

MASSAGE:

Holistic Massage € 140 (60 min) - € 190 (90 min) 

Relaxing Massage € 140 (60 min) - € 190  (90 min)

Deep Tissue Massage € 140 (60 min) - € 190 (90 min)

Sport Massage € 140 (60 min) - € 190 (90 min)

Pregnancy Massage € 140 (60 min) - € 190 (90 min)

Aromatherapy Massage € 140 (60 min) - € 190 (90 min)

Lymphatic Massage € 140 (60 min) - € 190 (90 min)

Ayurvedic Massage € 140 (60 min) - € 190 (90 min)

Cranio Sacral Therapy & Reiki € 120 (60 min)

Earth Heaven € 100 (40 min)

Chinese foot reflexology  € 110 (45 min)

Wine therapy Body treatment  € 180 (80 min)

 

RENT eBIKE:

BIKE COST €69 per person Includes: Fantic Fat eBike rental, Helmet, Backpack, Chain, Use of the GPS App to follow the routes, VAN rescue

The bicycle will be delivered directly to the villa:  €69 per person + €50 (cost of bike transport to the villa) Includes Fantic Fat eBike rental, Helmet, Backpack, Chain, Use of the GPS App to follow the routes, VAN rescue. You can leave whenever you want from 9.30 to 19:00. You can choose routes of any duration (from a minimum of about 4 hours) using your smartphone and the GPS routes on our App

Accompanying Guide  €150  // Wine tour experience € 109  

Include: Fantic Fat eBike rental, Helmet, Backpack, Wine Tasting chain in two cellars 10% discount on bottles purchased Use of the GPS App to follow the routes, VAN assistance.

100% eco-sustainable wine tour. You will discover the best Rosso and Nobile di Montepulciano cellars directly by e-bike in total freedom using your smartphone and the GPS routes on our App.

CINEMA TOUR AND VAL D'ORCIA € 109 per perspm

Includes: Fantic Fat eBike rental, Helmet, Backpack, Chain, Fast Lunch or tasting of typical products along the way, Use of the GPS App to follow the routes, VAN rescue.

The idea is to visit the locations used for important television series and films, from Gladiator to The English Patient, the experience involves a sustainable immersion between Nature and Cinema through the most beautiful views of Montepulciano and the Val d'Orcia using your smartphone and the GPS routes on our App.

PHOTOGRAPHY:

Half-day photography workshops €200 per person for the first two participants, €145 per person from the third onwards.

Full-day photo workshops are €255 per person for the first two participants and €170 per person from the third onwards.

The service, curated by a professional photographer, consists of creating a tailor-made itinerary in which you reach the most beautiful and panoramic points of the Val d'Orcia, ideal for taking pictures. The pick-up and drop-off service in the villa is included in the price. It is possible to include visits and wine and cheese tastings in the itinerary (extra)

Portraits for couples and families in the villa by a professional photographer cost €350.00 (includes the photographer for 2 hours and 20 retouched images). Each additional hour costs €150 This service generally lasts 2 hours, and € 20 professionally retouched and ready-to-print photographs are taken via an online gallery dedicated to the customer. 

HORSE RIDING:

1 Hour trekking € 45 per person, 2 Hours or more to be agreed

Cost of horses delivered directly to the villa is € 70 per person

1 Hour riding lessons € 35 per person

1 Hour Carriage ride 2 people € 90 eur 4 people €120

Contact: 

Do you have any questions, or if you like to combine other destinations and properties within the area for your travel itinerary? Please do not hesitate to contact us at: info@plinius.homes

 

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Amenities

BBQ BBQ
Bath Bath
Electric Gate Electric Gate
Fireplace Fireplace
Jacuzzi Jacuzzi
Netflix Netflix
Washing machine Washing machine
Wifi Wifi

Eco sustainability

Appliances Class A Appliances Class A
Car-free access Car-free access
Eco activities Eco activities
Eco-friendly Eco-friendly
Local economy Local economy
Recycling Recycling
Regional food Regional food
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