VILLA PALOMA - RADICOFANI

5 Bedrooms 

Location and Surrounding Area
This stylishly renovated, Tuscan farmhouse offers sublime elegance with far-reaching views over the marvellous natural scenery of the Val d'Orcia, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site for years. It is the same landscape so beloved of the masters of the Sienese School of painting during the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries; rolling hillsides, cypress trees, vineyards, clusters of olive groves, hilltop villages and magnificent castles. The nearby village of Radicofani dates back to 978 and, in addition to being mentioned in Dante's Divine Comedy and being part of the legendary car race “Mille Miglia”, it boasts a hefty fortress with a fascinating museum within its walls. Children in particular will love the underground walkways and the archer's strategic lookout posts. After wandering around the castle, why not while away the afternoon in pampered bliss at the luxurious Fonteverde thermal baths just up the road in San Casciano dei Bagni?

Siena is medieval gem, famous for its architecture, the Campo central piazza and the Palio horse race, which is held twice every summer. The Palio and the Campo both featured in the James Bond Quantum of Solace film and as you sip a cappuccino in the piazza, it's hard not to slip into film-star mode as you watch the world go by. Perugia is an enchanting university city famous for its art, culture, summer jazz festival and chocolate! Perugia was home to the painter Pietro Vannuci, known as Perugino and teacher to Raphael, the great Renaissance artist. Vannuci's frescoes still decorate the Sala del Cambio and there are various paintings in the National Gallery of Umbria in Perugia. If you're looking for magnificent medieval hilltop towns, then Orvieto is a great place to start. It is perhaps one of the most dramatic towns in Europe for its setting on a high, flat summit. It has remained more or less unchanged since the Middle Ages and boasts a spectacular Cathedral and secret labyrinth of 1200 underground tunnels. The tunnels were mainly used as secret escapes for the aristocratic inhabitants during times of siege.

When it's a time to take a break from sightseeing, you'll find yourselves immersed in the fine-wine producing area of Montepulciano and Montalcino. Montepulciano is a stunning hilltop Renaissance town and the Cantucci family, for example, has been creating fine wines since the 1700s and is considered one of the founding fathers of the exceptional red wine, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Another sought-after red wine, the Brunello di Montalcino, has been produced in the hills around Montalcino since the early 14th century, partly due to the fact that Montalcino has the warmest and driest climate in Tuscany.

Castiglion del Bosco is only an hour's drive away and features a superb, private 18-hole golf course designed by the legendary British Open winner, Tom Weiskopf. The course is suitable for players of all abilities yet manages to offer challenging games for professionals as far as the 19th Brunello hole. The clubhouse is situated in a beautifully restored farmhouse on the estate and includes a bar, a pro-shop and adjacent practicing facilities.

Property 1605885751 is only a 15-minute walk from Radicofani, where you will find all of the necessary restaurants, bars, shops, banks and chemists'. Montepulciano, Montalcino and Pienza are less than half an hour away by car. Orvieto, Perugia, Siena and the golf course at Castiglion del Bosco are about an hour's drive. You can even be in Florence in an hour and a half. The nearest international airports are Florence (2 hours) and both Pisa and Rome's Fiumicino are about two and a half hours away.

The Property
This beautiful, Tuscan farmhouse has been recently renovated with impeccable taste to the highest of standards. The property sleeps up to 11 guests in five bedrooms (four double bedrooms and a triple bedroom), each with their own luxurious en suite bathrooms. As an extra artistic touch, many of the rooms have their own unique fresco depicting the surrounding countryside and the furniture and objets d'art have been collected from all over the world.

The 40-sqm terrace brings beauty to the whole Tuscan dining and relaxing experience. You will find a large dining table under a pergola with a nearby barbecue for grilling up some fine Florentine steaks. The panoramic, infinity swimming pool has a furnished poolside area and the surrounding gardens are full of sweet-smelling, Mediterranean plants. Imagine lazing around in the pool with a refreshing cocktail in hand as you gaze out over the rolling countryside - the ideal Tuscan welcome!

The ground floor living areas are both comfortable and spacious due to the almost open-plan layout and include a living room with an open fireplace for romantic evening conversation. There is even a jukebox if you fancy going retro for the night! The fully equipped, modern kitchen should inspire you to rustle up some delicious Tuscan meals. There is an inside dining area but most of your meals will probably be taken al fresco out on the glorious, panoramic patio area. A handy downstairs bathroom and large entrance hall complete the ground floor.

Property 1605885751 offers accommodation on three floors. The master bedroom is situated on the ground floor and features a chromotherapy shower in the en-suite bathroom. On the first floor, you will find a spacious double bedroom and a triple room. The double bedroom has en-suite bathroom with shower/tub and a private terrace. The triple room has a double bed and a single bed, wardrobe and en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower with chromotherapy. There is also a comfortable lounge area with a sofa and TV on the first floor. The other two double bedrooms are on the second floor. One has en-suite bathroom with shower/tub and walk-in closet and one has en-suite bathroom with shower with chromotherapy. One of these double bedrooms can be converted into a twin room on request. There is another lounge are with TV on this floor.