Villa Buon Ricordo
Traditional Italy
Reference: PV1883
"Formerly an ancient monastery nestled at the heart of a vast private hillside estate in southern Tuscany, this remarkable property is now one of Tuscany's most exclusive villas designed and furnished to the highest standards. Its amazing grounds house a spa, a tennis court and a salt-water infinity pool - affording sweeping views over the Maremma countryside, the Tyrrhenian Sea and the islands of Giglio and Montecristo".
THIS IS A FULLY STAFFED VILLA
The 80-hectare estate has been created from the ruins of an
ancient monastery and the superb restorations of the 8000 m2 of living space
have used locally sourced, eco-friendly products throughout. The final result
is one of stunning visual impact coupled with minimal environmental impact.
This generosity and thoughtfulness include designing the infinity swimming to
coincide with an enchanting view of Giglio Island. The interior houses artwork,
installations and murals by a series of famous artists. The property comfortably
sleeps up to 18 guests and has been carefully designed to create a stylishly
authentic ambient throughout with all modern comforts and plenty of space. The
bedrooms are all fully air-conditioned and feature extra-comfortable beds that
are king size or larger.
ACCOMMODATION
(8,000 m2)
Indoors:
The main sitting room has majestic high ceilings
and the professional-standard kitchen includes a traditional, wood-fired oven
and is ideal for fun-filled cookery courses at home with a private chef.
The formal dining room seats up to 40 guests and
the wine cellar is packed with high quality, home produced wines and
award-winning, cold-pressed organic olive oils from the estate.
SUITES
The Mastio Tower:
The presidential suite features 360-degree views
of the surrounding countryside. The suite is set on two levels with a bedroom,
extra-large bed and a romantic fireplace on the top floor and luxurious
bathroom with fireplace on the lower floor. Both floors of the suite offer 64
m2 of accommodation, are fully air-conditioned and the bedroom has gorgeous
views across to Giglio Island in the distance. This suite has direct access to
the spa, massage space, sitting room and kitchen plus there is a roof terrace
for watching romantic sunsets over the water.
The Giglio Tower:
A superb, 64 m2, two-floor suite with 9-metre-high
ceilings on both levels and two bathrooms. The bedroom is on the lower floor
and features a king size bed, fireplace and a bathroom with a bath pool and a
shower. The top floor has a sitting room, second bathroom and roof deck.
Torre del Mare:
King size bed, en suite bathroom with stand-alone
rain shower and tub, direct access to a rooftop terrace.
Monache Tower:
An enormous, 90 m2, luxurious bedroom with a king
size bed, fireplace, bathroom and roof deck.
The Old Stables:
A two-bedroom suite set in the romance of the
superbly restored stables. The 45m2, double bedroom has a king size bed and a
fireplace. The twin room covers 35 m2 and there is a huge bathroom with a
handmade bath and shower.
The Granary:
The Granary offers an enormous, open-plan room
covering 80m2 and featuring three king size beds, a 40 m2 bathroom with two
showers and a 45 m2 private terrace.
Grounds:
80-hectare private estate comprising century-old trees, woodland, vineyards and olive groves, organic vegetable garden, lemon
grove and orangery, ample lawn areas. Covered and open terraces furnished for
outdoor living and dining. The salt-water, infinity swimming pool is 30 metres
long and offers sweeping views over to the islands of Giglio and Montecristo.
The poolside area is fully furnished and the nearby spa has a jacuzzi, steam
room, massage area and a sitting room. There is also a relaxing area dedicated
to yoga and offers various facilities. The property also boasts a newly-built
tennis court for the exclusive use of the property's guests.
THE SURROUNDING AREA
This superb hillside estate lies immersed in the
spectacular scenery of the Maremma. It is only 20 minutes from the sea and
offers breath-taking views across the water to the islands of Giglio and
Montecristo in the distance. This area of coastal Tuscany has been an elite
destination for years and the rolling hills and olive groves set against the
azure waters of the Mediterranean have a calming effect on both body and soul.
The property stands in 80 hectares of immaculate grounds, ancient vineyards,
olive groves and woodland. The private stables have beautiful horses belonging
to the owner so why not try exploring the Maremma in the traditional way, on
horseback? The Maremma is famous for its butteri, Tuscan cowboys who, until fairly recently, drove
the Maremma cattle on horseback. If you're really lucky, you'll even see some
of the indigenous wild horses galloping along the beach at sunset.
Magliano in Toscana is a delightful example of a
walled hamlet and dates back to Etruscan times. The earliest parts of the stone
walls were constructed around the year 1000 A.D. and the fortified encirclement
underwent a meticulous restoration in 1999. You'll find a historical centre full
of superb photographic opportunities and buildings of architectural and
historical interest. Take a walk along the ramparts to gaze out over the sea
and then kick back and relax at one of the restaurants specialising in local
delicacies such as vegetable or fish soups, game and wild boar dishes. Don't
forget that the region is also famous for its cold-pressed olive oil,
exceptional wines, cheeses, cold meats, truffles, mushrooms and chestnuts.
Punta Ala is an elegant coastal resort, frequented
by expensive yachts and offers both excellent restaurants and a glamorous
nightlife. In fact, the Maremma region boasts various Michelin starred
restaurants as well as hundreds of quaint, family-run trattoria. There
are wide, sandy beaches near Punta Ala and the pine clad hills lead right down
to the water in places.
The nearby Monte Argentario area is also
surrounded by splendid beaches, picturesque sandy coves and flat rocks that are
perfect for sand-free sunbathing and snorkelling. Cala Piccola is one such delightful
bay with pebbles and turquoise water. Some of the other beaches are accessible
by car, some by foot and some only via boat. La Feniglia Nature Reserve offers
7km of dunes and fine sand leading right down to the Mediterranean Sea. Try the
pebbly Cala del Gesso or the Pozzarello beach with its easy access from the
road and then chill out at one of the surrounding bars or restaurants. The
seven islands of the Tuscan Archipelago; Elba, Giglio, Capraia, Pianosa,
Giannutri, Gorgona and the nature reserve of Montecristo, with its legends of
Alexandre Dumas's Count and Red Beard's hidden pirate treasure, are within
relatively easy reach.
The Argentario golf course and spa hosts some of
the most important golf tournaments in Tuscany and indeed in Italy. It has a
panoramic 18-hole course, which is certified organic eco-compatible and all of
the products used in maintaining the golf course are completely natural. In
addition to the wonders of the course itself, the Argentario Golf Academy also
boasts a staff of experienced professionals and a TrackMan simulator for swing
analysis.
The estate owners can easily arrange transfers to
and from the nearest international airports in Pisa, Perugia and Rome. The
Orbetello Nature Reserve on the coast is a 20-minute drive and the beaches and
golf course around Santo Stefano less than 30 minutes away. Punta Ala is about
an hour's drive.
Facilities
Air Conditioning
Chef service available
For large groups
Infinity Pool
Near golf courses
Near shops/restaurants
Near the beach
Private tennis
Romantic villa
Secluded location
Walking distance to tennis
With seaviews
With WIFI
Booking information
Refundable Security Deposit: €10,000 (to be paid by wire transfer 30 days prior to arrival) and cash fund: €1,500 to be paid in cash on arrival for food and beverages and any need of the guests. | Included in rental: full-time staff with an extensive international hospitality background; chef service included for continental breakfast service and one meal per day (food and wines are not included); daily maid service (7 days per week in all suites as well as handling daily guest laundry); garden maintenance; Wi-Fi internet; utilities (water, electricity and gas); final cleaning. | Additional costs: Local Tourist Tax may apply (to be paid cash on site).