Photos and Description of this Montalcino holiday house
Both the villa and the estate are named after local landowner, Giuseppe Martelli
Both the villa and the estate are named after local landowner, Giuseppe Martelli.
The entire property, located in the Montalcino area, had been abandoned until 1950 when the current owners took over.
The estate spreads over approximately twelve hectares of land south of Castelnuovo dell'Abate and includes fermentation and ageing cellar built on three levels with a gravity system and is equipped with the best systems for the biodynamic production of Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino. The vineyards and olive groves extend over 10 hectares of the land. Last, but not least, there is a splendid villa on the estate, the result of a careful restoration of the old country home.
The house faces one of the most enchanting and intense views of the entire Val d'Orcia. Located halfway up the hill of Castelnuovo dell'Abate, it favours a privileged position between the valleys of Amiata. At any time of the year, it is possible to admire the continual stream of clouds, rays of sun and the light mist, even from the early hours of the morning, and also take in the array of nature among the hills, mountains and rivers, which make this location unique.Thanks to the careful recovery work by architect Lensi Orlandi Cardini, the country house has an exceptional number of windows of varying sizes. Through these windows you never lose contact with the splendour of the view that surrounds the home.
In this home, there is an unusual and innovative union between the classic beauty of the Tuscan countryside with its typical Sienese construction and the uniqueness of the inside, enriched by a vast collection of XXI century works.With the convenient location of the villa, it is easy to reach the Abbey of Sant?Antimo and the historical centre of Montalcino while remaining immersed in the magnificent landscape and in absolute retreat from everyday life.
Swimming pool depth: 0 - 2,5 m, open from 30 May until 30 September. The house faces one of the most enchanting and intense views of the entire Val d?Orcia. Located halfway up the hill of Castelnuovo dell?Abate, it favours a privileged position between the valleys of Amiata. At any time of the year, it is possible to admire the continual stream of clouds, rays of sun and the light mist, even from the early hours of the morning, and also take in the array of nature among the hills, mountains and rivers, which make this location unique.
Thanks to the careful recovery work by architect Lensi Orlandi Cardini, the country house has an exceptional number of windows of varying sizes. Through these windows you never lose contact with the splendour of the view that surrounds the home.
The house is laid out on two floors, connected by a noteworthy wrought iron and travertine staircase. On the first floor there is the living area and kitchen while on the second floor there is the sleeping area.
The distinct characteristics of Sienese houses with their stone walls, vault ceilings and terracotta floors were left untouched, but the house was enhanced with paintings, photographs, sculptures and various contemporary works of art whose owners are among the most important emergent Italian collectors. Inside the villa, many works of art, including Giacinto Cerone, Federico Pietrella, Basilè, Andrea Aquilanti, Cannavacciolo, can be found.
The environment is extremely subdued and the minimal furnishing lends itself to blending in with the allure of contemporary art.
The kitchen is well equipped with a dishwasher, a large oven, a fridge and various other appliances.
The atmosphere of the living area (1 double-sofa bed here) is warmed by the stone fireplace and by the captivating notes of the piano.
In the more private area of the ground floor there is a study with 1 single bed, Internet access, a TV, a stereo and a table, dating back to the early 1900s, originating from a Florentine carpentry workshop. 1 double bedroom.
On the first floor, there are 3 double rooms and three baths, plus another bedroom with a French bed. Three of the four rooms especially accentuate the atmosphere of the sleeping area.
The two corner rooms have a private bathroom in travertine, one with a shower and the other with a bathtub.
Both have ample space to relax in and include wardrobes, which make the rooms similar to suites.
The third bedroom is distinguished by its big fireplace and has access to the outside garden via a stone staircase.
The home is equipped with an alarm system.
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