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San Casciano dei Bagni is a charming medieval hilltown
in southeastern Tuscany, south of Siena. The town is popular with chic
Italians because of its central yet rural location, as well as its natural beauty,
ancient hill towns, fine restaurants, and thermal springs. Massages and a variety
of beauty treatments can be found at Fonteverde Spa. Destinations such as Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, and Orvieta are
a 40-minute drive. Perugia, Assisi, Siena, and Arezzo can be reached in an hour.
Travel by rail north to Florence or south to Rome in less than two hours from
nearby Chiusi (20 min.).
Villa Amiata is located just four kilometers from the village. This beautiful, luxurious home was designed and built by its artistic owner on a 50-acre site chosen for its panoramic views of Monte Amiata, Cetona, and Radicofani and San Casciano dei Bagni. Decorated to the highest standards, Villa Amiata has been featured in many magazines. Set on a woodland-covered hill, with beautifully landscaped grounds, the villa makes the most of its views with wrap-around terraces, creating intimate areas for relaxing or dining al fresco. A formal yet unpretentious medieval garden features olive trees, lavender, and irises, and potted plants and window boxes line the walkway that leads to the front door. Inside, the colors are muted and restful. All of the rooms have been beautifully decorated, with lovely fabrics, antiques, and portraits of the owner's ancestors. Yet Villa Amiata is not fussy or pretentious; it has the feeling of a real home, with personal touches throughout. An entrance hall opens onto a spacious living room with a large fireplace and French doors that lead to a terrace and the pool area. French doors in the dining room open onto a covered loggia. The charming kitchen is state-of-the-art and is outfitted with a dishwasher. There are also two bedrooms located on this level: a master bedroom with king-sized bed and en suite bath, and a twin bedroom with en suite bath. Upstairs are four bedrooms: a queen bedroom with a study area and en suite bath, a twin bedroom and a queen bedroom that connect to a bathroom, and a full-sized double bedroom with en suite bath. A terrace offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. On the lower ground level is a small twin bedroom with en suite bath and a utility room. Amenities at Villa Amiata include satellite TV, wireless high-speed internet access, laundry facilities (washer & dryer), stereo, DVD player, and fax. The heated pool (14 x 4 meters) has lounge chairs for relaxing and a covered sitting area with a rustic wood table seating eight. A separate sitting area offers loveseats and comfortable armchairs, and there are two additional areas for outdoor dining, including a table than seat up to fourteen guests. Potted plants, jasmine, and flowering vines decorate the exterior, and an outdoor staircase leads directly to the upper bedrooms. The grounds are beautifully lit at night. |
VILLA AMIATA
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