Cozy, tasteful villa within walking distance to medieval town

Il Lauro (meaning ‘bay leaf tree’) is a typical 18th century Tuscan farmhouse lovingly restored and filled with the owner’s personal treasures and antiques – all carefully chosen to blend with Il Lauro’s authentic rustic ambience.

At the heart of the house, the kitchen features an open fireplace and cozy area to sit and read while taking in the delicious smells of the meal being prepared. From here, step through an 18thC door into the dining room, with its impressive arched doorway leading out to the covered terrace area and surrounding gardens. In fact, all the rooms on ground level have outside access through beautiful French doors.

You can make your way upstairs to a covered loggia with comfortable seating, perfect for reading or taking in the lovely sunsets and the views of Città della Pieve. From the loggia one enters the long and spacious living room (which used to be the kitchen).  Here you’ll find couches for relaxing by another open fireplace - a hint that the house is not only for the summer months, but cozy and welcoming in any season. The terracotta tiles in the kitchen are heated from underneath making walking barefoot a delight, even in the winter.

Surrounded by woods, olive groves and hedges and only 15 minutes walk to the nearest medieval town, Il Lauro offers a true Tuscan experience to all those who wish to sample la dolce vita.