Villa San Benedetto

Located in a place that almost seems unchanged and untouched by time, Villa San Benedetto oozed Montalcino charm, having been built on a travertine stone in Sienese style and given its first lease of life as a farm owned by Rossini Martelli that’s still standing and has been for over 70 years. It’s attached to the large Montalcino wine estate and dairy meaning that a wealth of rich cuisine and full-bodied wine at your fingertips and quite literally, on your doorstep.

Facing the broad, quaint Amiata valley with light flooding in from all angles and luscious greenery and foliage surrounding the space, Villa San Benedetto has been described as its own little world, so close to the local landscape and earth yet intimate enough to give you and your group or family the quality time spent together than you deserve, uninterrupted by the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

Surrounded by beautiful Brunello grape vineyards, Villa San Benedetto houses four double and one single light filled bedrooms, filled with tasteful modern meets rustic country style finishes and a sense of serenity throughout. Castello di Velona can be seen from a far from the grounds of this magical slice of Tuscany that spans nine acres of fruitful vineyards, surrounded by majestic mountains and clear blue skies.

Having being sensitively restored and renovated, Villa Benedetto boasts warm terracotta tiles throughout, wood beamed ceilings, wood burning fireplaces, simultaneously insulating and cooling exposed stone walls, an electronic security system, an old school well in the garden area, plus large windows and intricate paintings and sculptures that give this villa a one of a kind personality, including contemporary artwork by emerging Italian artists including Giacinto Cerone, Federico Pietrella, Andrea Aquilanti and Cannavacciolo.

An electronic system controls the villas beautifully carved wooden doors that lead out to a bright hallway and open plan communal area, complete with a cosy, inviting living room area past the brick archway with an impressive fireplace. From here you access a set of french doors that lead out to the villa’s blissful shaded sun terrace and al fresco dining area. This outdoor area can also be accessed from the fully equipped kitchen that’s perfect for keen cooks. This ground level also houses a study complete with a twin bed.

On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms and three charming bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms overlook the gorgeous Montalcino vineyards with their beautiful en-suites, one of which has a bath and the other a shower.

The outdoor pool is wonderfully secluded and surrounded by olive trees for maximum privacy, boasting stunning views of all the valley, while the barbecue area is housed by a stone building, complete with a dining area for the entertainment of intimate groups and family while lapping up the scenery and fresh Tuscan air.