Colombaio di Montebenichi

Escape to this peaceful retreat amongst the olive groves enjoying breathing panoramic views on the edge of Chianti. You can also venture onwards to the explore the clay hills of the Crete Senesi, a lunar-like landscape spiked with cypress trees, and to bathe in the hot springs at Rapolano Terme. Valdambra is captured in the spectacular view from the shaded terrace of this traditional stone villa. Step inside and you’ll discover spacious lodgings beneath vaulted ceilings, where beautiful original features are complemented by tasteful furnishings. There’s a large lounge-diner and, through a graceful brick-edged arch, a well-equipped modern kitchen with a door to a terrace set for al fresco meals. Climb the spiral staircase from the lounge-diner to a mezzanine sitting area, off which lie three double bedrooms. They include a luxurious master suite, with lounge, sleeping area and en-suite bathroom and French doors leading to a loggia with steps down to the kitchen terrace. Here, back at ground level, you’ll find a further en-suite double bedroom with its own private entrance. A path into the garden reveals a pool house, another private retreat for two, with kitchenette and bathroom, and the pool and sundeck. Here again you can drink in the sublime view to the horizon – and consider where your explorations will take you next. Ground Floor Lounge/ Diner Sofa, armchairs, coffee table, fireplace (decoration only), smart TV, dining table and chairs, stairs to 1st floor, ceiling fan, French door to terrace, terrace with ouside living furniture, pizza oven and barbeque. Kitchen Fully equipped kitchen, island unit, bar chairs, gas hob, fridge/ freezer, French door to terrace, terrace with table and chairs. Laundry Room Washing machine, dryer. Guest Bathroom Sink, bidet, WC Bedroom 1 Double bed (can’t be converted into a twin), bedside tables, wardrobe, ceiling fan, French door to garden. En-suite Bathroom Shower, sink, bidet, WC. First Floor Landing Sofa, side table, desk, chair. Bedroom 2 Double bed (can’t be converted into a twin), bedside tables, sofa, ceiling fan, mosquito screen. Bedroom 3 Double bed (can’t be converted into a twin), bedside tables, bench, chest of drawers, mosquito screen, air-conditioning, French door to small balcony, balcony with table and chairs. En-suite Bathroom Shower, double sink, bidet, WC. Suite Lounge Sofa, chairs, fireplace (decoration only), coffee table, TV, shelves, French door to balcony, balcony with steps to garden. Bedroom 4 Double bed (can’t be converted into a twin), bedside tables, wardrobe, side tables, mosquito screen, ceiling fan, French door to balcony, balcony with steps to garden. En-suite Bathroom Bathtub with overhead shower, sink, bidet, WC. Cottage/ Pool house Ground Floor Lounge Sofa-bed, dartboard, chairs, coffee table, shelves, mosquito-screen, French door garden. Kitchenette Sink, fridge. Bathroom Shower, sink, WC. Private Heatable Pool Length: 12 meters Width: 5 metres Depth: 1.2 - 2.2 meters Entrance: Roman steps Opening times: May to October Fenced: yes Furnished: Parasols, tables and chairs, solar pool cover Cleansed: Chlorine Distance from villa: 20 meters Heating Type: Solar panels plus 3°C 3 uncovered spaces Local charges Tourist tax: 1.50 € per person, per night for the first 4 nights, some exemptions apply Charged based on usage: Heating Villa, Air Conditioning Arrival guide Approach road: Unpaved, even Parking: Private, onsite parking