Villa Sinderanda 4 suites

The villa has been carefully restored to preserve its unique architectural heritage and is furnished to a very high standard in classic Tuscan style. It is divided into lovely suites, each with its own kitchenette and most with terrace. Near to the villa is a pretty annex which has a lounge with settees, armchairs, wood burning fireplace, study with telephone, and internet access plus a lovely enclosed veranda overlooking the park and swimming pool. The veranda has chairs and tables and can be used as a dining room when meals are served.

The villa is set in a park of mature trees and surrounded by gardens and grass lawns. It has a magnificent swimming pool (16m x 8m), and children’s pool (4m x 4m) furnished with plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas and a pretty raised terrace with gazebo.

Villa Sinderanda 4 suites is the perfect location for many an occasion, being it a group of family or friends or even a small wedding or cookery course. The villa is described here for 16 (or up to 20) persons usually accommodated in 4 suites with a total of 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, (the extra persons are accommodated on settees which convert to beds on request) however further suites can be made available on request to accommodate larger parties of up to 30 if required (see also N°70 Villa Sinderanda 4 suites , further details and prices available on request).

The location of Villa Sinderanda 4 suites is perfect, it lies in verdant countryside only 12km from the town of Siena famous for its fine medieval architecture and colourful Il Palio horse race. Close by within easy reach are all of Tuscany’s most important towns including Florence famous for its art treasures and beautiful shops, San Gimignano, ‘city of the beautiful towers’, Colle di Val d’Elsa, ‘town of crystal’ and the Etruscan town of Volterra renowned for its alabaster.

Close the villa are many picturesque hamlets, beautiful Romanesque churches and ancient castles. It is a beautiful area for taking country walks and there are magnificent panoramic views all around. Just 1km from the villa, is an open air bar/cafe set in a chestnut tree wood (open summer only) At 4km there is an family run trattoria serving excellent local dishes, and at the villa itself meals can be arranged (further information and menus available on request).

The grounds and communal rooms are serviced daily. The communal laundry room has washing machines, ironing table and iron. There is ample parking in the enclosed grounds.

DETAILS
General communal facilities: Large swimming pool > Children’s pool > Pool terrace > Spacious grounds > Garden > Lounge > Enclosed veranda > Telephone > Meals arranged on request > Laundry room > Cloakrooms with basin and w.c.
Suites: Individual suites are described below. Each suite has the following amenities: Kitchen area with hob (2 electric plates), small electric oven, filter coffee maker, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher > Dining area with table and chairs > Satellite television > Air conditioning > Central heating > Hairdryer > Safe deposit box > Terrace or patio (except Suite 4).

Suite 1
4 (or 5 or 6) Persons / 78 sqm
Two Bedroom Ground Floor Suite
Sitting room with settee (which converts to a double bed on request) and armchairs separated by archway from kitchen/dining area with fireplace > Two double bedrooms (which convert to twins on request) > Shower room (ensuite to one bedroom) with shower cubicle, basin, bidet and w.c. > Shower room with basin, bidet and w.c. > Patio
This spacious suite has a private entrance directly from its patio in the garden and an entrance from inside the villa. It has a characteristic terracotta archway and a wood burning fireplace in the kitchen/dining room.

Suite 2
4 (or 5 or 6) Persons / 77 sqm
Two Bedroom Ground Floor Suite
Sitting room with settee (which converts to a double bed on request) separated by archway from kitchen/dining area with fireplace > Two double bedrooms (which convert to twins on request) > Shower room (ensuite to one bedroom) with shower cubicle, basin, bidet and w.c. > Shower room with basin, bidet and w.c. > Patio with table, chairs and sun umbrella.
This spacious suite has a private entrance directly from its patio in the garden and an entrance from inside the villa. It has characteristic vaulted ceilings and a wood burning fireplace in the kitchen/dining room.

Suite 4
4 Persons / 68 sqm
Two Bedroom First Floor Suite
Kitchen/dining room with two armchairs > Two double bedrooms (which convert to twins on request) > Shower room with shower cubicle, basin, bidet and w.c. > Bathroom with bath with hand shower, basin, bidet and w.c.
All the rooms of this spacious suite have beautifully painted ceilings which have been carefully restored to their original glory and its windows enjoy fine views of the countryside.

Suite 7
4 Persons / 53 sqm
Two Bedroom Ground Floor Suite
Kitchen/dining room > Two double bedrooms (which convert to twins on request) > Shower room with shower cubicle, basin, bidet and w.c. > Patio.
This suite has its entrance directly from the garden. A glass door in the kitchen/dining room leads on to its private patio furnished with table and chairs.
HISTORY
The villa has an interesting history, in medieval times Tegrimo son of Ildebrando gave a quarter of his lands as a wedding present to his bride Sinderanda. This included a hamlet and its watchtower. Over the centuries the hamlet became a large estate owned by a wealthy Sienese family. In fact this area, known as the Montagnola Senese, or Sienese mountains, was a popular country retreat for the rich nobility of Siena, escaping the summer heat of the city to their cool country villas. The hills are still a popular venue for locals taking summer picnics in the woods, or for an afternoon of wild mushroom picking in early autumn.