| | Facilities within the Property |
 The house is surrounded by about 4.000 sqm of private grounds which are partially fenced. The grounds are planted with fruit trees, olive trees, some vineyards, woods and many aromatic plants. Parking is on property grounds near the house and the road is accessed with by a gate with electronic opening (the gate's remote control will be furnished to guests on arrival). |
 There is a 7x10 mt swimming pool that is carefully tended by a gardener who comes regularly. The spacious garden is well kept and equipped with furniture. The house is situated only 1 km from the medieval village of Castelnuovo dell'Abate and 9 km from Montalcino with all shops facilities. |
| Property Facilities Summary: |  Barbecue | CD Player | | DVD Player | Gardener Service | | Guest Laundry | Ironing | | Ironing Equipment | Microwave | | Parking | Private Swimming Pool | | Swimming Pool | Towels for Swimming Pool | | Video Entry-Phone | | | |
 Montalcino
Without doubt, Montalcino lives a life of many souls. Montalcino as the birthplace of Brunello wine, which someone once defined as the best and most renowned wine in Italy. From the height of its 564 m. the ancient town dominates the surrounding countryside, clinging to the slopes of a hill crowned by the imposing 14th-century fortress.
In the labyrinth of little streets, amongst artisans' shops, small cafès and places selling typical local produce ( besides the wine, their honey and locally-made biscuits called "dead bones" are also well-known) the sights worth seeing are the fine Town Hall, the Bishp's Palace ( housing the United Civic, Diocesan and Archaeological Museums, with works by important 13th-16th century Sienese artists, such as Bartolo di Fredi, Il Sodoma, Bartolomeo Neroni), the antique Crucifix of Saint Antimus dating back to the mid-12th century, and the churches of Saint Augustine, Saint Giles and Saint Francis, all built between the 13th and 14th centuries, as well as the Sanctuary of our Lady of Succour.
But it is just a little way out of town, near Castelnuovo dell'Abate in the Starcia valley that the heart of Montalcino spirituality is to be found: the Romanesque abbey of St.Antimus, a striking little temple enveloped in an almost magical atmosphere, founded by Charlemagne in 781. Finally, there are several castles on Montalcino land: the one worthy of mention is Poggio alle Mura, which has Longobard origins.
Pienza
The town stands on the top of a hill which overlooks the splendid Val d'Orcia. Enea Silvio Piccolomini was born here in 1405 and when he became pope Pius II in 1458 he decided to transform his modest village into the perfect town, an admirable example of the humanistic period, and entrusted the design to Bernardo Rossellino.
Piazza Pio II is intact, incorporanting the most rigorous of Renaissance perspective, and containing the cathedral and Palazzo Piccolomini. The town's main axis is corso Rossellino, lined with houses built by the nobility in the 14th century. Pienza is a mainly agricultural centre, particularly famous for its pecorino cheese.
The traditional cheese show, "fiera del cacio" takes place on the first Sunday in September. The flower show "Pienza e i fiori" takes place in mid May. Also to be visited is Monticchiello, made famous by its "Teatro povero", a new play anacted each summer by the local inhabitants. |
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