La Senese

4 Laurels

Country-house splendor just minutes from Siena

Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves and framed by cypress trees, La Senese’s glorious hill-top position offers sweeping views across the rolling Tuscan hills to the towers of Siena.

This lovingly restored 16thC farmstead combines all the modern comforts with many charming authentic features — soaring stone archways, lofty beamed ceilings, gleaming terracotta floors, imposing fireplaces and color-washed walls. Its clever mix of traditional furniture, soft-toned fabrics and ethnic themes create an inviting and relaxed atmosphere.

With its stunning views, luxurious living spaces in doors and out, and great location in the heart of Tuscany, La Senese is perfect for a large group of family or friends. Just ten minutes away you can step back in time as you wander famed Siena’s winding streets of tall medieval houses. Admire its elaborate cathedral and stroll around its vast fan-shaped piazza where the legendary Palio horse race is run. La Senese is a superb home base for a town and country experience of Tuscany.

Beds & Baths

Sleeps up to 14 people in 7 bedrooms. (All twins can be made up into queen beds except for Bedroom 6.) First floor: Bedroom 1 (canopy queen, 67"), door to garden, ensuite bathroom with marble-paneled shower. Second floor: Bedroom 2 (queen, 67") and Bedroom 3 (twins, 35") share large bathroom with marble-paneled shower and double sinks. Bedroom 4 (twins, 35") with adjacent bathroom with tub; Bedroom 5 (twins, 35") with ensuite bathroom with shower; Bedroom 6 (wide twins that can not be made up as one, 40") and Bedroom 7 (twins, 35") share a bathroom with shower.

Living Space

Entrance hall, vast living room with original fireplace, inviting sofas, corner bar with refrigerator, French doors to the garden; study/sitting room with open fireplace and entertainment system; loggia dining area adjacent to the kitchen with big round stone table.

Outdoors

Shaded loggia with large round dining table; original brick pizza oven with barbecue area; pool (23'x45') with pergola with small refrigerator, sun-beds, deck chairs and shower; spacious lawns, mature trees and aromatic plants; superb views.

Household Amenities

Sky TV, DVD and stereo player, wireless Internet access with in house computer. Screens on all bedroom, bathroom and kitchen windows. Large kitchen with professional-style range, dishwasher and full equipment. Laundry room with washer and dryer.

Notable Features

Spectacular hill-top location with panoramic views. Wonderful combination of old-world setting and colorful country-house comfort. Generous living spaces make the property ideal for larger groups. Close to Siena and many other centers of interest.

Nearby Diversions

Siena, Due Ponti (5min), Radda and Gaiole in Chianti (20min), San Gimignano, Arezzo, Volterra and other historic hill towns (40min-1hr); Florence (1hr), Rome (2hr45min). Superb Renaissance and medieval art, Etruscan and Roman ruins, spa with thermal pool, wine and olive oil tasting, award-winning restaurants, lively markets, local festivals throughout the season.

Outdoor Activities

Excellent walking, challenging cycling; horseback riding and tennis nearby, golf outside Florence.

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