Description
RECEPTIVE STRUCTURE. Podere Sant’Eugenio is a spacious country villa situated in the Val di Merse, near the medieval village of Chiusdino. Set in a scenic position, the property is surrounded by wooded hills and a landscaped garden. Comprising a main house and a separate annex, the villa has ample space inside and out for up to fourteen guests (in the full verison). Furnished in keeping with traditional Tuscan style, with sandstone exteriors, terracotta flooring and antique furniture. Outside, a shaded gazebo provides a scenic spot for outdoor dining, with views over the lawned garden planted with olive trees, cypresses and Mediterranean shrubs. In the centre of the garden, a large, gated pool area makes this a particularly appealing choice for families with young children. Please note: in an annex into the property live the caretakers, who discreetly take care of the maintenance of the park and the swimming pool and are available for any guests’ needs.
THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A CHECK-UP BY A TECHNICAL RESPONSIBLE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF THE DESCRIPTION, ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THIS PAGE AND THEIR PRESENT STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE
Interior
The property consists of the main house and an annex, with a total interior surface of about 430 sq m. MAIN HOUSE – GROUND FLOOR: entrance from the side of the house near the parking area; living room with fireplace and dining area overlooking the garden; kitchen; two guest bathrooms, one suitable for disabled guests; veranda with access to the outdoor dining area; one double bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower. FIRST FLOOR: accessed via a stone staircase from the entrance; Four double bedrooms (one with divisible bed) and one twin bedroom with joinable beds, all with ensuite bathroom with shower. ANNEX: located about 10 m from the main house it has a ground floor with open-plan living room and kitchenette, one double bedroom, one bathroom with shower, one guest bathroom with washing machine.
Park
The villa is surrounded by about 3000 sqm of partially fenced in, landscaped grounds, naturally bordered by hedges and a dense vegetation of tall trees which separate it from the vast wooded area and arable land that make up the whole property. A large flat lawn is situated on the other side of the villa from the main entrance. At its heart is the gated outdoor pool. A terracotta-paved terrace between the house and the lawn is set up with a shaded gazebo for outdoor dining. Nearby, additional tables and chairs provide a space for reading or relaxing. A stone-built barbecue is located near the house. A short unpaved driveway leads from the entrance gate to the parking area in front of the house.
Swimming Pool
The swimming pool is located in the centre of the lawn, a few metres from the house and annex; irregular in shape with one infinity edge; it measures 12 x 6 m with a constant depth of 1.40 m; it is lined in PVC and edged in terracotta; access to the water is via large internal steps; purified with chlorine and lit at night. The fenced-in terracotta pool terrace is bordered by lawn, hedges and low stone walls; it is equipped with sunbeds, umbrellas and a cold-water shower. The pool isopen from the last Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October.
Pets
yes
Fenced-in property
no
Amenities and feature
Location and distances
The property is located near Chiusdino, a hilltop village in the Val di Merse between Siena and the Tyrrhenian coast. The surrounding area is ideal for nature walks, cycling, and day trips to historic sites including the Abbey of San Galgano nearby. Shops and restaurants are available in Chiusdino, a short drive away, and good road connections allow easy access to Siena, around half an hour away from the villa, as well as the beaches on the Tuscan coast, about one hour away by car.