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Podere La Casanuova looks out proudly
over Monte Amiata, olive groves and sunflower fields.
It produces award winning 100% extra virgin olive oil
and can provide you with a fabulous holiday, in touch
with nature.
 The
Estate is situated in one of the most unique and beautiful
parts of Tuscany, looking out over the wild life reserve
of the Val D’Orcia. The area is steeped in tradition
and history as well as natural beauty and has an altitude
of about 450 meters (1475 feet) above sea level.
Which ever direction you turn your
gaze the panoramic view from the property is absolutely
breath taking, be it towards Montepulciano, Pienza,
Radicofani, Mt. Amiata, Montalcino or Siena. The sunsets
are some of the best we’ve ever enjoyed.
The warm welcoming atmosphere and
the loving attention with which the estate has been
restored make it an elegant and comfortable place. The
Villa is surrounded by a large and well cared for garden
with large shady trees, native shrubs and beautiful
flowers.
The
owners produce award winning 100% extra virgin olive
oil and also organic pecorino (sheeps) cheese, which
 makes such a perfect companion to the local wines, grown
from San Giovese grapes and now famous world wide.
ACCOMODATION: There
are four apartments that sleep 4 people in 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms,
living room with fire place, separate kitchen and air
conditioning.
There are two apartments that sleep
2+1 people in 1 bedroom with 1 bathroom and open plan
living room with sofa bed and mini kitchen. These two
suites were restored later and the owners did not install
air conditioning because it is so rarely needed.
The down stairs apartments have a
small private gardens furnished for dining al Fresco.
All apartments have the use of a well equipped and very
charming BBQ area with tables and chairs etc.
These
apartments do not have telephones but there is good
reception for guests own cell phones. They do have hairdryers
and  toasters.
There is a communal laundry with
washing machine and ironing facilities.
THE GARDEN AND SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT: The pool is kidney shaped and
well furnished with sun lounges etc. It commands the
same wonderful views as the rest of the property. The
gardens have large shady trees and local shrubs, lavender,
rosemary etc.
Although Podere La Casanuova is walking
distance from Castelmuzio, it is very private and not
over looked by any neighbors.
Please note that there are 100 meters
or yards of well maintained gravel drive to reach the
property.
LOCATION: Podere La Casanuova is near to Pienza as well as with
easy reach of most important Tuscan places of interest.
 The nearest airport is Florence airport, about 1 ½
hours and Pisa is about 2 hours. Rome airports are both
about 2 ½ hours away.
The property is perfectly located
for the great wine growing districts around Montepulciano
and Montalcino. Siena is about half an hour and any
where in Chianti is with in easy reach. Further south
you can get to Perugia, Assisi and Orvieto in day or
half day trips.
OTHER FACILITIES AVAILABLE
NEAR BY: Tennis, horse riding, bike riding,
hiking, wine tasting, fabulous dining, thermal spas,
Hot air balloon flying, designer out let shopping, Etruscan
ruins and Renaissance and medieval art and architecture.
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