Villa Montaione, once a distinguished old Tuscan farmhouse, has been completely restored to its original splendor. This superb property offers the most elegant, luxurious, country-style accommodations, while remaining comfortable and refined. Its impressive and privileged hilltop location commands spectacular, sweeping 360-degree views that stretch for miles across the estate to neighboring towns and villages.

Villa Montaione features a main villa, with six fully independent apartment suites, and a smaller, adjacent dependence providing two additional suites. The entire property is furnished in a beautiful Tuscan country style, with color-washed walls in rich, traditional hues; gorgeous, coordinated fabrics; and select, restored antiques. All the suites feature private sitting rooms and full country kitchens, ensuring maximum privacy and extra personal space for large groups, such as family reunions. The property is fully air-conditioned for maximum comfort. Villa Montaione's pool house offers an additional space for guests to gather in its large, comfortably furnished dining/sitting room and beautiful country kitchen. Double glass doors open directly onto the fully furnished outside loggia (pool veranda), with its fantastic panorama. It offers shade on sunny afternoons to enjoy the garden and the breathtaking views, while offering the perfect setting for alfresco dining, especially during Tuscany's magical sunsets. Sweeping Roman steps easily lead into the mosaic-tiled infinity-edge pool, with its own hydromassage tub and sun terrace, paved in marble and terracotta.

Villa Montaione offers the perfect atmosphere to enjoy the Tuscan countryside, with an extensive Mediterranean garden featuring charming, winding terracotta walkways; vast green lawn areas and the prettiest rose, thyme and lavender borders. The gardens and pool are illuminated in the evenings for a beautiful, glowing effect. Approximately 20 minutes away from the villa you can enjoy the 18-hole international golf course at Castelfalfi. Horseback riding and tennis are only 10 minutes away. It is advisable to rent a car while at Villa Montaione, since the closest shops and restaurants are about 3.5 miles from the property.

What to do in the Montaione region of Tuscany

San Gimignano
Atop one of the hills that dominate the Elsa Valley is the ancient medieval city of San Gimignano, which still preserves its roots and boasts beautiful works of art. Highlights which must be seen are the Collegiate Church and Museo Civico. The Collegiate Church, one of the most famous in the world, contains frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli and Ghirlandaio, while the Museo Civico has a renowned collection of apothecary jars from the Spezieria di Santa Fina. Besides its famous Vernaccia wine, San Gimignano's many shops offer the products of typical Tuscan artisans, marked by the skill and tradition handed down from father to son. Here you can enjoy everything from boar sausages to cheeses, from terracotta to hand-made pottery to leather goods.

Volterra
The magical and mysterious city of Volterra has its roots in three thousand years of history. In this unique, artistic city, you can find evidence and traces of every historical period. Besides being a city of museums, Volterra is rich in natural beauty. There are organized excursions on foot, on horseback or by bicycle along sign-posted itineraries. Volterra is also famous for the regional gastronomical specialties and for the warm hospitality offered to visitors. During the summer, there are many cultural events like the annual festival Volterra Teatro, classical and contemporary music concerts, exhibitions and folklore events that enable visitors to enjoy a rich and varied holiday.