Villa Aurea

Tuscany, Siena, Sarteano

We are pleased to introduce this modern tastefully furnished villa, which can accommodate 18 people and consists of main building and two annexes. This awe-inspiring villa is located in Sarteano valley, where “The English Patient” and “Under the Tuscan Sun” were filmed, has been renowned since the end of the first millennium as being an important stage for the great medieval pilgrimage road from France to Rome.
GROUND FLOOR

Main entrance into double living room. Couches and chairs for 14 include two armchairs for reading by a fire. Drink bar with fridge and icemaker. Two doors to surrounding patio, plus huge picture window framing the view

Dining room with rustic wood table for 12 Modern and very well-equipped kitchen (8 burner gas stove, double ovens, fireplace for cooking, microwave, American fridge/freezer, double sinks) opens to dining patio. Adjacent pantry for storage. Guest bath

Studio with large desk and chair in front of window. Seating for three (The studio can be closed to become a part of the Master Bedroom if preferred). Master Bedroom (king) with walk through closet and ensuite bath (open shower stall, low clearance at 190cm)

Imperiale bedroom reached off patio. Double bedroom (king) with canopy bed, ensuite bath (open shower stall)

Double bedroom (king) with open bath tub with hand-held shower Exterior stairs to small landing with table and chairs for two and access to Loft

FIRST FLOOR:

Reached by an external stone staircase, this floor has four bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The annex, located next to the swimming pool, has two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. All of the bedrooms have air-conditioning.

Winter living room with working fireplace. TV with satellite and Sky, VCR, DVD, CD player, iPod dock, seating for four

Tortiglioni double bedroom (king) with antique four poster bed, walk-in closet and ensuite bath (enclosed shower stall) with dressing table and makeup mirror

Loft double bedroom (king) with ensuite bath (tub with hand held shower, and separate shower; both open to room. Separate WC

Nuns double bedroom (twins can combine) with ensuite bath (large shower stall)

Chinese double bedroom (queen) with elegant iron canopy bed and ensuite bath (tub with hand held and wall-mounted shower)

ADJACENT BARN

Newly renovated two-story barn offers three more double/twin bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms on the ground level. The loft offers a bar for relaxing, kitchenette and a gym.

Distances:

Wineries, wine shops and restaurants are all within a very short drive
Contignano (nearest village with grocery, bakery, butcher, pecorino cheese factory and gas station) is only 5 minutes
Hot springs and spas are 10 to 30 minutes
S. Quirico is 15 to 20 minutes
Pienza is 15 to 20 minutes
Montepulciano is 15 to 20 minutes
Sarteano is 15 to 20 minutes
Train station: Chiusi is 25 minutes
Montalcino is 30 minutes
Perugia is 1 hour
Assisi is 1 hour
Airport: Perugia is 1 hour
Airport: Florence is 1.5 hours
Airports: Rome and Pisa are 2 hours

External Areas:

Lawned garden with heated swimming pool (16 x 5 metres), outdoor heated Jacuzzi, large wrap around terrace, BBQ area, pergola.

Utilities:

Air conditioning in each room, Wi-fi, underfloor heating, TV, VCR, DVD, CD player for iPod, laundry room with washer and dryer, hair dryer in each room, solar panels.