Serenity and peace amongst the tranquil garden settings and sun dappled courtyards, the house sits within 70 acres of meadows, woodlands, and farmland. Villa Leonora has breath-taking views stretching out over the picturesque Val d'Orcia (a UNESCO World Heritage site) to the mountains of Monte Amiata. A beautiful restoration and well-designed formal gardens and heated pool is the perfect mix for a perfect villa vacation.
It took four years for the owners to find their ideal location and another seven years to restore it. Every item was carefully chosen by the owners, who created a Tuscan home we all dream about. Pale washed chestnut ceiling beams, terracotta tiled floors and lovely yet comfortable antique furnishings. The spacious kitchen is a cook's dream with two large ovens, double sink, prep sink, microwave, 5 burner induction stove top and plenty of room. It is the ideal place to gather with family and friends to share in creating a meal from the local farms or hold a cooking class. Villa Leonora is both comfortable and elegant with functional antique furniture, handmade wrought iron beds and high quality bed and bath linen. In the study you will find shelves of books, a handsome writing desk with a sofa and easy chair. There is an extensive selection of DVDs and board games together with a 50" television in the TV room.
Taking an abandoned house on has its benefits and challenges. It enabled them to design the house in an eco-friendly way and blend modern conveniences such as the underfloor radiant heating and cooling systems keeping the house cool house in summer and providing heating in the winter. The bathrooms have high quality fittings, showers have good pressure, excellent lighting and mirrors and plenty of storage space. Sonos sound system, iPod docking stations, Wi-Fi and satellite TV.
In keeping with conservation, photovoltaic panels generate electricity and solar panels heat the house's water. In the summer, the excess heat also heats the salt water pool. A biomass furnace that uses renewable wood from their own forest powers the under-floor heating system, which can also be run using gas. The under-floor system can be used to cool the house in the summer as well.

ACCOMMODATIONS

GROUND FLOOR
Living room with sofas surrounding open fireplace with French doors leading out to the large west facing courtyard with dining table and chairs.
Dining Room with antique fruit-wood table seating 14 comfortably, doors leading out to south courtyard with pergola and large table and chairs
Large kitchen is ideal for those that want to experience cooking from farm fresh ingredients in the area and roomy enough for holding a cooking class for everyone to join
TV Room with 50 inch TV with Sky satellite and DVD player plus good range of DVDs.
Laundry room with washing machine and clothes rack for drying.
Closet for coats and guest half-bath

FIRST FLOOR
2 Queen en suite Bedrooms 160 cm x 200 cm - cannot be separated - with showers and double sinks
1 Queen Bed 160 cm x 200 cm - cannot be separated with tub and handheld shower, plus separate walk-in shower.
1 Twin / King en suite bedroom - can be joined - with tub and overhead shower
1 Single Bedroom en suite with shower
Study with sofa centered around a wood burning stove, writing desk and book shelves with a large assortment of books


GARDENS
Landscaped gardens surround the house and terraced gardens
Heated salt water pool, with solar panels, electric pool cover to conserve heat, and optional gas boiler for additional heating option
Travertine stone deck around the pool furnished with chaises, chairs and umbrellas
Spacious lawns for a game of badminton and little nooks for quiet contemplation while looking out over the panoramic valley of the Val d'Orcia or getting lost in a good book
Good quality outdoor table tennis for entertaining games of ping pong.
The villa is surrounded by 70 acres of its own land that includes a 600 tree olive grove, open fields and woods with wonderful opportunities for walking and exploring.

Living Room, Dining Room, Study, multiple dining areas, Professionally landscaped gardens

2 Queen en suite Bedrooms 160 cm x 200 cm - cannot be separated - with showers and double sinks
1 Queen Bed 160 cm x 200 cm - cannot be separated
1 Twin / King en suite bedroom - can be joined - with tub and overhead shower
1 Single Bedroom en suite with shower

Bathroom Summary
3 Bathrooms with Showers
1 Bathroom with Tub and wall mounted shower
1 Bathroom with Tub and hand held shower, and separate walk in shower

Stove, Oven, Microwave, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Only, Wi-Fi, High Speed Internet Access, Satellite TV with English Speaking Channels, Hairdryer, Charcoal BBQ, Wine Cooler, Ice Maker, Sonos sound system, Music collection, iPod Dock, Italian mobile,50 inch Flat Screen TV with SKY Satellite

Private Inground Pool, 12 x 6 meters, Air Conditioning, Children over the age of 8, No Smoking, Cook Available, Views, WindowScreens, Housekeeping - hotel style bed and bathrooms, light tidying up of living rooms - 5 days per week
Concierge Services during your stay
Heated Pool
Radiant heating and cooling system
Table Tennis and Badminton, Books, Board Games, DVDs
Kitchen has 2 full sized ovens, microwave, 5 ring induction stovetop, double sink, single sink, dishwasher, marble worktops, espresso machine and food processor
Electric pool cover, solar panels and additional gas boiler
PRIVATE PARKING

 

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2024 PRICES

Weekly rate, Sat. to Sat. arrival/departures unless stated otherwise

Low Jan 06 - Apr 19 Oct 19 - Dec 20 $7,720 Mid Apr 20 - May 17 $8,934 High May 18 - Jun 21 Aug 31 - Sep 27 Dec 21 - Jan 03 , 2025 $11,294 Peak Jun 22 - Aug 30 $12,565 mid 2 Sep 28 - Oct 18 $9,711

Arrival Time: 4 pm to 7 pm SECURITY DEPOSIT (payable on arrival to the key holder) $1300 USD - will be returned via mail Security Deposit Due at the time of final payment to the agency and returned after you depart ADDITIONAL CHARGES Radiant floor heating ( approximately Euro 110 per day ) and cooling (approximately 110 Euros day) Pool Heating if using gas heater ( approximately euro 110 per day ) Accommodation Tax - 1 euro per person per day, maximum 7 nights - subject to change without notice LOCATION NEAREST AIRPORT: Florence 1 hour 25 minutes, Perugia 90 minutes , Rome Fiumicino 2 hours 25 minutes NEAREST TRAIN STATION: Chiusi, 40 minutes CITIES AND TOWNS: Pienza and Montepulciano 15 minute drive San Qurico d'Orcia, 25 minutes Montalcino 35 minute Cortona 45 minutes Siena 60 minutes Florence 1 hour and 15 minutes or fast train from Chiusi Assisi, Perugia, and Orvieto in Umbria 1 hour 35 minutes Rome 2 hours 10 minutes or fast train from Chiusi SERVICES: Shops, Bank, Grocery Stores can be found in Montepulciano 12 minute drive Thermal baths and spa in Bagno Vignoni 25 minute NOTES The house is reached on a 2.4 km / 1.5 mile gravel road, famously known as a 'strada bianca'. It is maintained in good condition - not recommended for sports or other low slung cars. The owner sometimes stays in an annex in the olive grove, which is not near the house. It is not visible from the house and has its own access road.