Location: Sovicille, Siena Area, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Sovicille 14 kilometers south-east of Siena)
Accommodations: Country House, 6 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
This exclusive castle, owned by one of the oldest families of Italy, lies fourteen kilometers south-east of Siena. It is within easy reach of such cultural gems as Florence, San Gimignano, Volterra and the Chianti area. Lucca, Pisa and Arezzo are about one and a half hours by car and Perugia, Orvieto and Assisi are equally easy day trips.
The estate has the quality that dreams are made of. A castle with turrets surrounded by a formal garden, a Renaissance chapel and a beautifully converted conservatory, the Limoneto, look across the valley towards the skyline of Siena, surrounded by 250 hectares of private land.
This Castello is one of Italy's best kept secrets as it is not open to the public. Those fortunate enough to go there are invariably awed by the sheer elegance of it's interiors and the mystique that surrounds the place, which has not surprisingly been featured in a number of books and publications on the beauties of Tuscany.
The true beauty of the estate lies in it's silence and the spectacular view over the surrounding countryside, at a stone's throw from the magical city of Siena, a landscape that has not changed for centuries.
The former Limoneto, so called because it was a conservatory, where lemon trees in terracotta vases were kept in winter, has recently been restored and furnished with an exquisite sense of harmony, space and comfort. The Limoneto location can be seen on the aerial photo below, that is, building with pool in front of the house.
The ground floor consists of a spacious sitting room with French windows, a dining room that sits twelve, a comfortable country kitchen flooded with sunshine, where guests like to have breakfast and a single bedroom with bathroom. Glass doors lead from the living room and the kitchen onto a charming terraced garden, with a pergola for outdoor meals, a large pool and spectacular views towards the skyline of Siena. Old fashioned Musk roses, rosemary bushes, cyandrus, yellow broom and blue tinged sage, fill the air with their fragrances on the Limoneto's landscaped grounds.
The first floor has two double bedrooms, with adjoining dressing rooms and en-suite bathrooms, two twin-bedded rooms, a single bedroom, two complete bathrooms and an extra water closet.
This house has been appealingly decorated with the understated elegance typical of patrician homes in Tuscany. Antique furniture, the muted coloured walls, the comfortable furniture, all blend harmoniously with the well-proportioned architectural features of the house.
The pool is for the exclusive use of guests. There is also a tennis court on the premises.
The sleepy hill-top village of Sovicille is a ten minute drive from the house. At the center of the charming main square is a fountain and there are just three tables in front of the bar, which doubles as the village food store, a perfect spot for the morning cappuccino before you venture out on sightseeing tours or more serious shopping at the weekly markets in the neighboring villages.
Sovicille, the closest village is at a 10 minutes drive. Siena can be reached in 20 minutes, Montalcino in 30 minutes, Arezzo and Pienza in 45 minutes, Florence in 1 hour, Lucca and Porto Ercole in 1,5 hours and Pisa in 2 hours away.
You will be welcomed by the housekeeper, who has lived on the estate for years and who knows everything about taking care of guests. She will show you around the house and garden and answer any questions.
The house is equipped with underfloor heating, which is included in the rent. In colder seasons, the house will be comfortably heated for your arrival.
The housekeeper will have prepared typically Tuscan refreshments for you on arrival such as fresh bread, local salami and tomatoes fresh from the vegetable garden on the estate, as well as a bottle of the famous Brolio wine and mineral water. The house provides a directory of local services, as well as suggestions for eating out, shopping, sight-seeing and much more.
Bed, bath and kitchen linens, water, electricity, gas, heating, maid service (3.5 hours house cleaning per day, 6 times per week from Monday to Saturday), final cleaning, pool cleaning service all included in the price.
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed (5)
- Crib
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Tennis court, Cooking lessons, In house massage, Guided tour of Siena.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In Euros)
Year round ........... €10500/week.
All included in the price.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- The lemon house with the renaissance castle on the rear - Sovicille Country House Rental in Siena Area
- Large pool (14 x 7 m) with view of Siena in the distance - Sovicille Country House Rental in Siena Area
- Located in a fairytale setting! - Sovicille Country House Rental in Siena Area
- The living room is spacious and full of light
- The wonderful formal Italian garden is right next to the house
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #119724
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