Farmhouse in Montisi, close to Sinalunga (Siena), in Valdichiana. 6/7 sleeping accommodations, swimming pool, barbecue equipment, satellite TV, Internet connection. Wonderful view of the surrounding countryside. Golf club, tennis club, riding stable and SPA in the neighbourhood. Pets welcome.
Description
The farmhouse (6+1 sleeping accommodations) stands in panoramic position on a hill in Valdichiana, near Montisi and Sinalunga, in the province of Siena. The building overlooks the gorgeous countryside, rich in pastureland where graze the ships whose milk is used to produce the celebrated "pecorino" cheese.
The two-storey farmhouse is surrounded by a lawn dotted with cypresses and olive trees, typical of the Tuscan landscape. Here are the swimming pool, supplied with sunloungers and sunshades, and a paved and covered terrace furnished with table and chairs for eating al fresco.
Inside the farmhouse features some elements typical of Tuscan country buildings, such as terracotta-tiled floors, cotto and beamed ceilings and honey-coloured walls.
Just a few kilometres from the farmhouse are a golf club, a riding stable, a tennis club and the thermal establishments of Rapolano Terme. Moreover, the farmhouse is close to some of the most famous Tuscan tourist destinations, such as Siena, Arezzo, Montalcino and Pienza, whereas other important cities of art are within easy car distance.
Accommodation
The farmhouse (3 double bedrooms + single sofa bed and 4 bathrooms) has two entrances: the main one is on the ground floor, whereas the second is on the basement, from the parking. The ground floor composes of fully equipped kitchen, living room with satellite TV, 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower, 1 twin-bedded room with en-suite bathroom with shower and a further bathroom with shower. The basement consists in 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and a hallway with single sofa bed. The living room opens onto the paved terrace.
Facilities
The farmhouse disposes of swimming pool (4x12 m, depth: 1.20-1.40 m), barbecue equipment, Internet connection, satellite TV, VCR/DVD, CD player, heating, oven, microwave oven, American-style coffee maker, kettle, dishwasher, washing machine, iron and ironing board, baby cot and parking. Pets are allowed.
Services
The nearest town is Montisi (800 m); here are restaurants, groceries, banks, the post office, a tennis club and the chemistry. Supermarkets and shops are in Sinalunga (15 km). Foiano della Chiana outlet village is 20 kilometres from the farmhouse. Golf club in Bettolle (20 km), riding stable in San Giovanni d`Asso (6 km) and SPAs in Rapolano Terme (25 km). The nearest railway station is in Sinalunga.
Distances
Pienza 13 km - Montalcino 20 km - Montepulciano 20 km - Cortona 40 km - Siena 45 km - Arezzo 50 km - San Gimignano 85 km - Volterra 95 km - Florence 110 km - Lucca 190 km - Pisa 210 km. Florence airport 135 km.
Location of the farmhouse in Tuscany
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