Villa Fontanelle

Description

Fontanelle is a charming villa with a private swimming pool located close by the village of Montalcino, famous worldwide for its beauty and red wine production among which Brunello di Montalcino. This property is ideal for wine lovers as it is close to many well-known vineyards offering daily tours. Fontanelle is positioned in a spectacular position surrounded by vineyards, olive trees, cypresses and with views of the surrounding hills.

The owner, a renowned Italian Architect and Interior Designer, has furnished Fontanelle at a very high standard. Because of its charming style, the house has been featured in several books and magazines, including House and Garden, Elle Decor and Tuscany Interiors. The rooms have been painted and furnished throughout in natural colors, which blend perfectly with the brick tiled floors, exposed beams, and sunny open spaces.

One of the highlights of the house is its magnificent living room with vaulted ceilings opens to the rear of the house to a pretty terrace with vines, pots of flowers and views over the countryside. Furthermore, there is a one-of-a-kind terrace overlooking the outside surrounding countryside ideal for al-fresco dining.

For those looking to enjoy traditional Tuscan food, there is a list of several excellent restaurants close by. One of the wineries close by most loved by travelers is Castello Banfi Relais Chateaux where guests can taste the excellent wine as well as dine in one of its two restaurants.
Val d'Orcia, Crete Senesi, Pienza, Bagno Vignoni (hot springs), Monte amiata (natura trekking, hiking etc), Bagni San Filippo (charming natural hot springs) are a short drive away. Furthermore, Fontanelle is one hour drive from Siena, one hour drive from the seaside and an hour and a half from the renowned golf course of Punta Ala.
Salogi Team will be happy to suggest local food markets, activities in the surrounding area and sightseeings.

For smaller groups, Fontanelle can be rented for 10 people ( Fontanelle 10) as well as for 12 or 14 guests.

Please note that there might be a cat who lives in the garden, hence Fontanelle is not suggested to travelers with severe allergies to animal fur.

Services

Compulsory 15 hours per week included

Swimming Pool

12m x 6m

Layout

Main house -10 people
Ground Floor:
Entrance hall; large beautifully furnished living room with fireplace and french windows opening onto the terrace and garden;
covered dining terrace; dining room also opening to terrace; kitchen. In a separate wing, sitting room and, accessible through a staircase, double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower).
First Floor:
2 double bedrooms with 4- poster beds and en-suite bathroom (bathtub); sitting room with TV, fireplace and sofa-bed; twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom (bathtub). Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (bathtub).

Guest house - 6 people
Ground floor:
Living room, double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (bathtub with shower); twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom (bathtub).
First Floor:
Large double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (bathtub) this bathroom is on the ground floor.

Separate outbuilding with laundry.

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