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TUSCANY PROPERTIES
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SANT' ANTONIO
Near Siena
Sleeps 12
If space, vast airy bedrooms,
sensational views and great privacy
are essential holiday ingredients,
then Podere Sant' Antonio is the
answer. The location of this former
farmhouse, equidistant between
Siena and Tuscany's fabled coastline,
as well as being within easy reach of
well known "must sees", makes this
a very desirable property.
When the owner decided to renovate
and decorate one of the abandoned
farmhouses on the family's huge
estate, she cleverly incorporated a
stylish mixture of understated Italian
and quintessential English elegance -
maintaining its essential Tuscan
heritage, while creating a uniquely
comfortable home. Arriving at Sant'
Antonio through classic Tuscan
countryside, and then following a the
long private road, past the imposing
Castello, and then on to Sant'
Antonio, is like going back into a
highly civilized time warp. However,
rather than opening the imposing
front door, guests may find it
impossible to resist inquisitively
walking around the house, and
realizing they have found something
special. From here, there are
panoramic views of rolling Tuscan
countryside, as far as the eye can see,
with distant Monte Amiata
silhouetted on the horizon. Once
inside, there is an exceptional feeling
of space and coolness; a hall with
terra cotta tiled floor, and magazines
on tables, leading to a vast living
room combined with dining room
that runs the whole length of the
house. Four French doors let the
light stream in, each providing a view
within a frame, all leading to a long
terrace and then to the garden.
Comfortable sofas and armchairs
surround a large fireplace, and
overhead, vaulted ceilings, with t
heir intricate brickwork, remind one
of the time when animals lived on the ground floor. A well equipped kitchen, provides a haven for aspiring chefs, and a ground floor master bedroom suite could be ideal for someone who is handicapped. Upstairs, the bedrooms are large and peaceful, many with original wooden beams, and a second living room provides an area for friends to get away from one another and remain friends. Outside, an area of simple but well tended garden surrounds the stunning pool area, fenced in for children, with a panoramic view all around. Only a short drive south of Siena, to the Tuscan coast, it is ideal for those who want to avoid "Chiantishire", still within easy reach, and instead explore the Maremma and its Etruscan heritage.
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Ground floor:
Large hall leading to Living room - Kitchen / dining room - Twin bedroom - Bath.
First floor:
Master double bedroom with en-suite bath - Twin bedroom - Three bedded room - Two double bedrooms - Two baths.
Facilities: Washing machine, dishwasher, telephone, SAT TV, 20 x 45 ft. pool, Maid service: 4 hours per day, 7 days per week. Cook: On request
Distances: Airports: Florence - 90 kms., Pisa - 150 kms., Rome - 240 kms., Mainline train: Grosseto - 25 kms., Small shops, restaurants, tennis - 3 kms., larger shops in Grosseto - 25 kms., Siena - 45 kms., San Gimignano - 70 kms., Porto Ercole - 80 kms.
PRICES
Prices and start dates subject to change without
notice. Please check with us to confirm price and dates.
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