Poderosa

This two-level luxury villa is one of the most unique and stunning homes in this area. Set atop a hill, this elegant contemporary property dominates the surroundings and offers dramatic panoramas of the rolling Tuscan Hills. An exquisite selection of custom-made furniture and extraordinary artisanal finishing are evident throughout the house, from the ample airy social rooms to each of the bright seven bedrooms; an impressive list of luxurious amenities make this villa a superb choice for first-class vacation retreats.

The recent meticulous restoration brought this property back to its authentic character with an eye on modern sophistication through high-quality materials, attentive detailing, and a soothing colour palette. The custom-built private wellness area includes an indoor swimming pool with a counter-current swimming system, a steam room, a sauna, a shower, and a fully equipped gym. These features make the villa an ideal retreat also in the colder months.

Nearest Airport: Peretola Florence Airport 2 h 06; Rome Fiumicino 2 h 27 min

Nearest serviced town: 10 min

Nearest major city: Siena 1 h 33 min

Driving time estimated by Google Maps

The impressive views of Val d'Orcia, which inspired so many Renaissance painters, is dotted with little villages, castles, abbeys and hamlets, each telling a fascinating ancient story. Time here can still pass slowly and you can enjoy every second of it.

Visit the famous town of Montalcino, best-known for the distinguished Brunello red wine, and the artistic jewel town of Pienza, which was used as a backdrop to Franco Zeffirelli’s masterpiece: “Romeo and Juliet”. The walled hilltop medieval town of Montepulciano, the picturesque Cetona, the charming thermal villages of San Casciano dei Bagni and Bagno Vignoni are also well worth a visit.

To explore Florence on a day trip, the best way is to leave your car at the Chiusi-Chianciano train station and hop on one of the many trains to Florence - Santa Maria Novella Station (they run every hour and in less than two hours you are in Florence’s historical center).