elice

Elice is a jewel set in another jewel. The kind of statement that you cannot help but find amazing. Imagine staying in a luxury, stone-built former farmhouse that is within thirty minutes (2,2km/1,3mile) walking distance of one of the prettiest and most representative of Tuscan towns: Montepulciano.
Sought out by wine lovers, Montepulciano is famous for its excellent “Nobile di Montepulciano” which is produced in a number of vineyards in the area around the old town. Elice itself is part of an estate of approx. 35 hectares, 22 of which are planted with vines. You can visit the marvellous wine cellars in contemporary architectural style and sample the wines, as well as visit the Gallery devoted to contemporary art. The wine cellar is 450 metres away and open for you to visit. A combination of architecture, art and good wine is what one would expect from a holiday in Italy.
Elice's central position renders it quite special: located at 16,7km/10miles from Pienza, 25km/15miles from San Quirico d’Orcia, you can easily explore some of the most famous sites of Val d’Orcia, one of the loveliest areas of Tuscany.
The authentic beauty of the former farmhouse is evident in the large windows which characterize the living room, kitchen and bedrooms.
They all face the most panoramic side of the house and allow for lovely views of hills and vineyards, presenting a magical landscape.
Each room in the house is furnished luxuriously: the kitchen, in traditional style, is comfortable, spacious and very functional. The living area facing the valley is equipped with finest furnishings.
Also, all of the bedrooms feature air conditioning and en suite bathrooms.
The kitchen opens up onto the garden and the outdoor dining area with BBQ, from this area you have easy access to the area below where the pool and the pool house are located.

main villa sleeps 6/7
ground floor
entrance to living area equipped with three sofas, flat screen TV with stereo system, two big French door opening to the outdoor area with pool view.
3 steps up
bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower).
fully equipped spacious kitchen with table for 12 guests, fireplace and direct access to outdoors.
first floor
20 steps up:
bedroom 1: master bedroom (convertible into a twin) with view of the valley, living area with a double sofa bed and TV and en suite bathroom with double basin and shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower).
bedroom 2: double bedroom (convertible into a twin) with view of the valley and en suite bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower).
bedroom 3: double bedroom (convertible into a twin) with view of the valley and en suite bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower).
direct access to the outdoor area (20 steps down).

guest house sleeps 2/4
open space with kitchen and small table for 3 guests, double sofa bed with TV, bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower).
bedroom 4: double bedroom (not convertible into a twin).

pool house
located in front of the swimming pool, guest house with bathroom and an outdoor pergola with table for 12 guests.

outdoor
6000m2 of garden fenced in. swimming pool with umbrellas and sunbeds and pergola with table for 12 guests.
Al fresco dining with table for 12 guests in front of the kitchen.

amenities
closest restaurant 2,2km/1,3miles, closest supermarket 2,3km/1,4miles, other restaurants, supermarket and chemist’s 2,7km/1,6miles, closest golf courses: Golf Club Validchiana approx. and Cortona Golf & Spa Resort within 30 min. drive from the villa, Golf club Lamborghini approx 45 min. drive.

notes
the laundry room is located on the lower floor of the guest house, accessible only from the outside. The villa is located close to a road, you might hear cars passing by once in a while. Due to unsafe stair railing the villa is not suitable for children under 8.