Property 10296 - Sovicille - Tuscany

13 Bedrooms - Pool - Tennis Court

Property 10296 is a 17th century villa in the Ancaiano district near Siena, Italy. Designed by the architect Carlo Fontana, in the Roman Baroque style, the villa was built in 1680 by Cardinal Flavio Chigi for Pope Alexander VII - Fabio Chigi. The gardens at Property 10296 are renowned as being amongst the most beautiful in Italy. The property is located 5 km from the town of Sovicille (café, restaurant, market, church, post office, pharmacy and a bank). Bus Stop in Ancaiano (1 km).

Property 10296 is ideally situated for sightseeing, shopping, eating out or just relaxing in the beautiful Tuscan landscape. Just 14 km away is the cultural and artistic city of Siena. This picturesque city is a wonderfully preserved example of the Tuscan Middle Ages. It's also well known for its exiting bi-annual bareback horse races, the Palio, held the 2nd July and 16th August. You’ll find wonderful restaurants, fun shops, and beautiful architecture. Nearby famous hill towns such as Monteriggioni (15 km), San Gimignano (44 km)and the Chianti region. Florence (1 hour away) with its incredible architecture, bridges, galleries, and museums. Many fascinating local cultural excursions can be made to places such as the little-known beautiful Romanesque cloister at Torri, the working monastery at Monte Oliveto, or the ruined Cistercian abbey at San Galgano.

Unpolluted river Merse, in the hills above Brenna, with many beautiful swimming spots.

The coast is about 1 hour away, and one can visit islands such as Elba, Giglio and Giannutri.

To the West of the Villa, you will find the formal gardens, described by Penelope Hobhouse, the internationally acclaimed garden designer, as "the epitome of garden design", and nearest to the villa is the flower garden, which she has called "one of the most beautiful in Italy". The beautiful gardens that surround this villa are therefore an important part of its history and the unique appeal it has for guests today, especially during the summer here.

Accommodation Details

Refurbished with integrity and style, the villa is a stunning blend of classical proportions and aesthetics with modern luxury and comforts. It offers an entrance hall, a large main hall used as a grand dining room for large parties, a bar, a lovely spacious drawing room, two smaller dining/reception rooms, two kitchens, a cinema room, games room, television room and twelve bedrooms with 12 bathrooms and children’s bedroom (9 double rooms, 2 twin bedded rooms, 1 single, and a dormitory for 4 children, plus accommodation for ample extra persons (ie staff) at extra cost).

Ground Floor: Loggia with marble tables for dining and 1 bathroom with shower, large fully equipped kitchen (fridge, oven, 2 dishwashers, expresso coffee machine), 1 double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower and marble tub. First Mezzanine Floor: 1 bathroom with tub and shower, 1 double bedroom with wardrobe and access to another double bedroom and 1 bathroom with tub and shower.

First Floor (Piano Nobile): 1 bathroom with shower and marble tub, 3 double bedrooms two of which with ensuite bathroom with shower and tub. Dining room, large living room with working fireplace and access to the exterior. 1 kitchen (fridge, oven, dishwasher, expresso coffee machine). Second Mezzanine Floor (access from the ground floor and from one of the bedrooms on the first floor): 1 single bedroom, 1 small bathroom with half tub,1 bathroom with tub, 1 bedroom for 4 children.

Second Floor (Top floor): 3 double bedrooms two of which with ensuite bathroom, 2 twin bedded rooms one of which with ensuite bathroom with shower and tub, 1 bathroom with tub. 

Large variety of Traditional Tuscan and Italian dishes. Oriental, Indian and vegetarian menus on request. Large selection of Tuscan wine available. Fine Vintage Bordeaux and Vintage Port available but must be ordered in advance. List available on request.