Villa "La Scuola" "The Charming School"

Entire villa in Siena, Italy

  1. 10 guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 8 beds
  4. 5.5 baths
Hosted by Stefano
  1. 10 years hosting

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This fascinating 19th century Villa,ancient mill and school of Montechiaro estate,with a private salted pool and a stunning view close to Siena (7km)is the perfect experience to enjoy the life in a real tuscan farm where we produce organic wine and vergin olive oil. This elegant villa could easily accomodate 10 people which will enjoy the experience of living in a real tuscan country side,children are very welcome since all the property is fenced and many toys are avaiable.

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The Villa “La Scuola” is a charming 19th century Villa situated on the unique estate of Montechiaro, an organic wine and oil farm currently managed by our family. This 150 hectare property in the Chianti hills is just 7 km from the medieval city of Siena and is characterized by stunning views, peacefulness and quietness immersed in a typical Tuscan landscape.

This gorgeous house seats in the middle of an olive grove, totally fenced with a large swimming pool fenced as well and spacious gardens and affords a wonderful view of the rolling hills of the countryside and vineyards. The house has two spacious outdoor terraces covered in roses, where you can dine on elegant teak tables and enjoy the barbecue,has also two kitchens so that the guests can cook different meals at the time :vegeterians, vegans, little children etc. The pool is situated 50 meters below the house and the garden, surrounded by many varieties of plants and flowers, with 10 pool beds and 2 large gazebos for those who prefer the shade in the olive grove the children can enjoy a wood house and all the amenities linked to it.
It is an ideal place both for couples wanting to enjoy a relaxing and romantic moment as well as for families with kids who will have the possibility to play outdoors undisturbed.

This beautiful home is large and will comfortably accommodate 10 people (5 bed rooms and five bathrooms). La Scuola inside is a luminous cozy and quiet house filled with all you need. A particular care has been given to the furniture and decoration of the rooms which bear witness to the diplomatic life of Marcello and Emanuela who collected paintings, sculptures, furniture and objects in many countries of the world amongst which Tanzania, Russia, Norway and Somalia. The restoration of the house was carefully designed to retain the original architectural features with vaulted ceilings, cotto pavers, and brickwork floors.

It is a location that can be appreciated in all seasons. In Spring you can enjoy the beautiful roses both climbing on the walls and flowering in the garden whilst in Summer you can listen to many concerts in the city of Siena and in the nearby hill towns organized by the very famous Accademia Musicale Chigiana, not forgetting that on the 2nd of July and 16th of August there is the Palio race, the stunning medieval feast fascinating and colorful. Autumn will present with wine and oil harvesting, short and long walks among fields and woods.The swimming pool is open from May1st to September 30th if requested in other dates we can agree for an extra payment.The heating if it is necessary will cost in Spring and Autumn Euro 40 per day, in Winter Euro 60.

Guest access
Full access to the Villa and grounds, pool, park and parking.

Other things to note
What makes this villa very special is the tranquillity of the place: vignards, olive groves, stunning views and yet very close to the magnificent hilltown of Siena which you can reach in 20 minutes and enjoy arts and delicious tuscan food .In the neighborhood of our property are Castles in the Chianti Area, old historical Villas, medieval villages with thermal waters and...why not go karts, horse riding ,air balloon....

Registration Details
IT052032B4XEM8X7EK

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Rated 4.92 out of 5 from 85 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Siena, Italy
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Neighborhood highlights

"The Charming School" is in the middle of the family agriculture estate of Montechiaro in which our family is fully involved producing organic wine and organic extra vergin olive oil. Chianti wine and Chianti riserva and super Tuscany white and rosee.All our crops are biological: since many years we are very much engaged to improove the enviroment.The results can been seen :deers,wild boars,hedgehogs,foxes are our guests, also bees ,butterflies and swallows are back.
Close to "Charming school"you will see the villa -farm ,where Marcello and Maria Emanuela live all the year long,sorrounded by a trditional hortus conclusus with organic vegetable garden and lemon trees in terracotta pots . The estate has an asset of 2000 olive trees protected by severe laws on landscape heritage which forbid to cut the trees and to asphalt the dirty municipal road which cross all the farm and its ancent buildings. The villa -farm and and its Chapel are historical buildings of the 18th century also protected by severe laws on artistic heritage helping keeping their authenticity.
In short Montechiaro is a privileged corner of Tuscany for his beauty and authenticity that you can enjoy in all seasons.

Meet your host

Host
90 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
My work: I mangage my family properties
Speaks English and French

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  • Stefano

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Check-in: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
Climbing or play structure
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm