Villa with nice Garden, Swimming Pool, 4 Bedrooms, 9 People.
Scansano Country House is an ancient charming stone house located in the heart of Maremma, the southern area of Tuscany, Italy. The villa is set on a gentle hill just a couple of kilometers from an enchanting village called Scansano, well known for its Morellino di Scansano, one of Toscana's most prestigious wines. The house's stunning view stretches from Capalbio to Monte Argentario and Orbetello Laguna. Inside, the traditional beamed ceilings and terracotta floors are highlighted by lovely paintings. A paved terrace with tables, chairs and comfortable loungers surrounds the house. The terrace is immersed in an amazing Mediterranean garden with a unique swimming pool. The property (27 acres) lies within a working farm estate producing first quality olive oil.
Ground floor:
Divided in 4 main spaces: dining room with a nice wooden table for 8/10 people, well equipped kitchen, livingroom with 2 sofas, a nice piano mezzacoda, a fireplace, toilet and a small room double sofa bed.
First floor:
1 double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a fireplace, 1 double bedroom, 1 double bedroom/triple bedroom (with an extra single bed), 1 bathroom, 1 sitting room/space.
Dependance:
1 double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom
Garden, terrace and pool:
A very large garden with terraced lawns at the heart of a huge olive trees property. Amply furnished stone terraces wrap around the main house. The private pool, 12 x 6m is set on a paved terrace, some 25 m from the main house and has an amazing view on the Monte Argentario and on a little strip of the Orbetello Laguna.
Assistance:
Assistance is provided locally by the property's caretaker.
Facilities:
Dishwasher. Barbeque. Washing machine. TV with video/DVD. Hi-Fi system. Ceiling fans. Central heating. Working fireplace. Wifi internet connection. Iron and ironing board, hair dryer.
POSITION
A peaceful setting located in the dreamy atmosphere of the Maremma hills. A handful of little charming towns dots the countryside, including Scansano, 6 km, Magliano, 15 km, Manciano 20 km, Capalbio, 27 km. The Tuscany riviera, including the Parco Naturale della Maremma, the Monte Argentario (40 km), Giglio and Giannutri Islands (1 hour by ferry boat from Porto Santo Stefano) is easily reachable. The nearest shops, post office, restaurants, bars, hospital are 6 km from the villa. If the quiet of the countryside and the marine breeze of the coast are not enough consider going on a relaxing day trip to the Saturnia termal baths (20 km) or if you prefer some physical activity go and explore the many trekking paths of the Monte Amiata (60 Km).
By airplane:
Florence, Pisa and Rome 2 hours.
By train:
Albinia train station is situated 25 km (30 minutes) from the villa.
Direct train connections to and from Rome, Pisa, Turin. By Car 100 km from Siena 160 km from Rome 170 km from Florence
Activities:
Tennis at Scansano. Several riding stables in the area. Thermal spa at Saturnia, 40 minutes. Beaches on the Monte Argentario peninsula or at Talamone both about 35 minutes. Trekking on Monte Amiata about 1 hour.
