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Resting on a wooded
hillside, overlooking a small natural lake, la Bandita
is a large, ancient farmhouse. It is in the ideal
location to combine relaxation and culture.
La
Bandita is a 15th to 16th century building restored
in 1997.The house has been tastefully finished, has
a delightful situation and enjoys a sunny elevation
in the vast estate.  It looks out upon vistas that
spread out before the villa from the small lake to
magnificent woods and verdant hills. La Bandita has
an elegant and private swimming pool, well furnished
with lounges etc.
The interior decoration
combines originality and comfort preserving the original
Tuscan charm of the property. The rooms are all ample
and lofty and each window looks on to something green
and pleasant.
The furnishings have
been carefully chose to make this villa feel more
like an elegant designer holiday home than an ordinary
rental villa.
You will find; a telephone
extension in each bedroom, a hairdryer in each bathroom,
a bathroom for every bedroom and a designer kitchen
with cooker and oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
It also has a washing machine, iron and ironing board,
television in the living room and video recorder (on
request). The beds are comfortable and capacious with
100% pure cotton sheets and towels. The baker passes
each morning in his van with bread still hot from
the oven.  You’ll be in the lap of luxury and
never want to go home.
ACCOMODATION: The internal living space comprises 470 m²
(or 5059 sq.ft) as well as large well furnished out
door areas for relaxing and dining al fresco.
Ground floor: large,
well-equipped kitchen with stove, oven, fridge and
dishwasher. Half bath. Washing machine. Living/dining
room with Tuscan arch divider and doors to the garden.
Three spacious bedrooms, each with two adult sized
single beds and each with en-suite bathroom with shower.
First floor: Spiral
stairs lead to a furnished landing/sitting room with
doors to the higher garden level. Four bedrooms each
with two adult sized single beds and each with en-suite
bathrooms with shower. These bedrooms all have French
doors onto the garden.
Please note that this
villa does not have air conditioning, due to the high
 altitude and thick walls it is simply not necessary.
THE ESTATE: La Bandita is a part of Spineto di Tenuta which is
a sweeping 830 hectare (2051 acre) estate with 11
gracious and completely independent Tuscan hill houses.
The houses are kilometers apart and very private one
from the other, (click
here) to get an idea of the whole estate
and the distances involved. If
you’d like to review the other villas on the
estate (click
here).
The whole complex is
managed from an ancient 13th century abbey that has
been immaculately restored including the chapel and
refectory.
With in the estate
are approximately 70 km of private roads, framed by
verdant valleys, a small lake, wooded hills and cultivated
fields. The villas are secluded one from the other,
each in an isolated position that guarantees complete
privacy and tranquility.
Each is replete
with stunning views, many guests never leave the estate
during their stay, passing the time swimming, horse
riding, walking, fishing and relaxing. On the edge
of the vast nature reserve that makes the Val D’Orcia
aperfect spot for nature lovers.  Spineto is also
a great location from which to explore Tuscany and
Umbria, it is with in easy reach of most well known
tourist destinations in Southern and Mid Tuscany and
also many more off the beaten track.
The owners are
from a noble Italian family and have sent there grown
up children to be educated in the United States. They
have been in the industry for many years and know
more than a thing or two about creating the perfect
holiday. They can provide you with many services
and advantages not found in normal rental villas;
child friendly fishing, fitness facilities, disabled
facilities, concierge services, guided tours, transfers,
catering, mountain bike rentals, E-mail, fax, internet,
transfers, rent-a-cars, on going hotels, restaurant
bookings, tickets, 24 hour emergency assistance and
taxi reservations, in fact full concierge services,
normally only found in luxury hotels.
Services include;
The daily maid service (2 hours), gardening, daily
pool cleaning and a change of linen twice a week.
You can also request; use of the abbey sauna and gym,
baby sitting and extra maid service, in house catering.
These villas are all
child friendly.
 At InTuscany we have
worked with The Spineto Estate for over 6 years. We
have sent many parties of guests there and organized
two weddings. Every one comes back with glowing reviews.
These properties attract many referred and repeat
guests. We cannot recommend them more highly. At Il
Spineto you are guaranteed a perfect and fabulous
holiday.
LOCATION: Tenuta di Spineto is near to Sarteano as well as with
easy reach of most important Tuscan places of interest.
The nearest airports are Rome; both Ciampino and Fiumicino,
and Florence, all under two hours by car.
Tenuta
di Spineto is located, between Monte Cetona and the
National Park of the Val d'Orcia, it is three miles
to Sarteano where there are shops, restaurants and
a bank, and a short driving distance to Chiusi, a
larger commercial centre and railway station.
The estate is central
to the zone encompassing Orvieto, Arezzo, Cortona,
 Perugia, Florence and Siena, with Rome, Lucca and
Pisa being more distant but easily reached for a day's
outing. The wine and art towns of southern Tuscany
- Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano are nearby, as
are Lakes Trasimeno and Bolsena.
Both Rome and Florence
can be reached in about 90 minutes by car and one
hour by train from Chiusi. The countryside between
Sarteano and Radicofani is dotted with monasteries
and castles, and the Val d'Orcia itself is a spectacular
natural and cultural attraction, made famous by Iris
Origo's excellent book, "War in Val d'Orcia.
A diary." (Cape, 1947 and reprinted many times
since).
Please note that it
is a 4 minute drive from the main gate to the villa
along a well maintained gravel drive. Whilst this
would be fine for an ordinary sedan, you may want
to leave your Ferrari in the garage for this trip.
OTHER
FACILITIES AVAILABLE NEAR BY: Horse riding
& Tennis court, nearby. Thermal pools and Spa
15 minutes by car. Golf course 25 minutes by car.
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