Il Podere holiday villa with pool for rent near Porto Ercole - Monte Argentario

Description

This old Tuscan farmhouse, which sits in the midst of its own private olive grove and lemon trees, has been beautifully restored by its owners, who have created a comfortable, informal yet stylish home. Despite having the appearance of being in the depth of the Tuscan countryside, Il Podere is just a stone's throw away from the beautiful beach La Feniglia and the picturesque Porto Ercole. The property benefits from having a small private swimming pool.

Full description

in total seclusion nestled in the midst of its own substantial garden and olive grove yet just a short drive from the heart of Porto Ercole stands Il Podere. This old Tuscan farmhouse has been beautifully restored by its owners, who have created a comfortable, informal and yet stylish home for their extended family and friends.

As in most of the region's farmhouses, Il Podere's ground floor was once used as a stable, with the living quarters above it accessed via an outside staircase. The owners converted this lower level into a kitchen, an open plan dining room/sitting room with French windows opening onto a paved garden. The ground floor also contains a separate cloakroom and laundry.

The hallmark of the house is its unpretentiousness. Outside steps lead you up to a large, light and comfortably furnished sitting room on the first floor. A few steps lead you up to a large landing off which run two twin bedrooms and a bathroom. There is a single bed in the landing often used by the children of the family.

The second floor is also accessed by the same outside staircase. There is a spacious study, which leads to a private dressing room and master bedroom with en suite bathroom. The master bedroom enjoys lovely open views across the olive groves. From the study a few stairs up lead to an identical landing as on the first floor. Off this landing are two twin bedrooms and a bathroom. As with the landing on the first floor, there is also an extra bed for children if needed.

The property comprises

Ground Floor

Entrance/dining room
Well-equipped kitchen
Sitting room with large fireplace
Laundry room
Gents

First Floor

Accessed by external an internal staircase
2 twin bedrooms
Landing outside the bedrooms
Steps up to a large landing with sofa bed
Bathroom

Second Floor

Accessed only by external staircase
Spacious study
Master bedroom with en suite bathroom
Steps up to a very large landing (bed for use by children)
2 twin bedrooms
Bathroom

Garden

Covered pergola furnished with an extendable metal table and benches with comfortable cushions
There is also a large divan under the pergola which sits 8 making it an easy place to have a dinner for up to 20 people
Outside the living room there is a terrace with a sofa and chairs plus another dining area which seats 8
Small swimming pool
Large olive grove

Location	Near Porto Ercole - Monte Argentario
Type	Villa
Sleeps	Up to 10
Bedrooms	5
Bathrooms	3
Facilities	Dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine, dryer, TV, stereo, telephone, Wifi
Amenities	Local shopping/nightlife/restaurants in Porto Ercole (2km) and Porto Santo Stefano (8km)
Airports	Rome 148km (1½ hours by car)
Station	Orbetello 10km (20 min approx)
Distances	Siena 125km; Florence 190km