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"Hoc praedium restauratum fuit A.D. 1802" : "this holding was restored in the year 1802" - This quote adorns the façade of Il Bosco, with its two levels of brick arches. The building, dating back to the XVII century, was probably a place where travellers going to Montalceto (a nearby hot spring hole) used to stop over. Il Bosco is positioned on a hill from which you see a range of the Tuscan hill-top towns, including Siena & Montalcino. The location of Villa Il Bosco is in the Crete Senesi, half an hour's drive from Pienza, Montepulciano and Montalcino. It is in a perfect position for visiting Tuscan hill towns and visiting the wine estates that produce Brunello and Vino Nobile.

The villa has been renovated to offer modern day luxuries, while keeping an old world feeling. It is furnished with family antiques, characterized by decorated coffered and cane- mesh ceilings typical of the "old Tuscan" ambience.

Fine Points

Surrounding Area

Il Bosco, located 35 km. South of Siena, in the heart of the "Crete" (the clay-region) belongs to the large farm, "La Selva", which spans 212 ha - an ancient property owned by the noble Tuscan family of affluent bankers that has been passed down from generation to generation. One of the products of the farm is a completely organic extra virgin olive oil. In addition, the very rare "white truffle" grows in the area.

A cypress lined driveway delivers you to Il Bosco. The property has old oak trees and lawns lined with hedges and flowers. The pool (of about 160 s.m.) has an organic shape with a corner seating area with jacuzzi jets. From the pool there are southwestern views of Monte Amiata, Montalcino and Siena. In addition, the pool area has a bathroom, changing room, as well as a cooking area.

The Villa has 7 double bedrooms and a suite, each with telephone and a mini-bar. The owners were intent on keeping the mini-bars concealed in antique furniture, so that they would not disturb the overall aesthetic of the home. All rooms have a private bathroom, with either a shower or Jacuzzi. There are two dining rooms, a living room with a travertin fireplace, reading room, as well as a panoramic terrace, two covered porches, and a large garden that surrounds the villa and frames the pool.

There is a large dining area with a large central fireplace made from the stone ruins of old homes in Buonconvento. There is a seating area around the fireplace, as well as panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Also, from this room there is access to an underground Cantina to store the wines that you buy while staying at the Villa.

Sala Degli Stermini: This room has the family crests of the Noble Tuscan families, including that of the ancestors of the owners. It has an antique desk and is appointed with a fax machine.

Sala Blu: This is an elegant blue dining room with an antique dining table, chandelier, and antique server.

Sala di Lettura: This "reading room" is appointed with family antiques and provides a quite area to relax.

Sala di Cammineto: The "fireplace room" is a large room and social area that is centered around a beautiful large stone fireplace. There is a TV with satellite, as well several pieces of art, including an 800 year old carved wood statue.

The Bedrooms

Camera Rondini: approx. 20 s.m. This room has a double bed(two twins), an additional entrance to the garden, as well as a private bathroom with shower.

Camera Salotto: approx. 21 s.m. - This is a suite with a 16 s.m. living room. The bedroom has a double bed(two twins), an additional entrance from the garden. The living room has a sofa bed, sitting area for reading and a private bathroom with a jacuzzi.

Il Loggiato: A sun-filled sitting area with a great view from the font of the house through large arched windows.

Il Terrazzo: A large terrace that spans the one side of the villa. It has panoramic views of the surrounding Crete, including Siena.

The Bedrooms

Camera Fiordaliso: approx. 20 s.m. There is a double bed (two twin beds combined to form a king) and a large private bathroom with a Jacuzzi.

Camera Ciliegie: approx. 21 s.m. The walls of this room are decorated by designs of cherries that were painted by the grandmother of the owner. The paintings are more than a century old. There are two twin beds that can combine to form a king, an antique armoire and a large bathroom.

Camera Carlotta: approx. 28 s.m. This room, named after the owner's daughter, is appointed with 18 century antiques, including an armoire with the family crest. There are two twin beds (that can combine to form a king) and a private bathroom.

Camera Alta: approx. 25 s.m. A very large room with a king(two twins beds), high ceilings, a private bathroom with a shower, terra cotta floors, and a travertino stone sink.

Camera Arco: 19 s.m. This unique room has a double bed that is positioned under a brick arch with terra cotta floors and access to a large terrace. It has a private yellow tiled bathroom with a shower.

Camera Vittoria: 28 s.m. There is a king (two twin beds that can combined to form a king), an antique armoire and a "capriata"- a special shaped wood beamed ceiling. The room has terra cotta floors with two windows and access to a large terrace. There is a large blue-tiled private bathroom with a shower.

All bedrooms have telephones, mini bars and screened windows.

Il Bosco has a guest house called "Bellaria", which may be used for additional guests. There are two bedrooms, a living room, a fireplace, and a kitchen with a dishwasher. Both bedroom have double beds and private bathrooms. One bathroom has a jacuzzi and the other has a shower. The bedrooms and the living room all provide access to the garden.