The apartment is located in an old stone farmhouse set on a hill which overlooks the start of the Val d'Orcia, with the towns of Montepulciano and Pienza, just a few kilometers. E 'it equipped with air conditioning in two bedrooms and the Internet line. It is a private residence, very quiet, surrounded by beautiful cypress trees, perfect for a holiday in harmony with nature. The central core of the house dates from the end of '600. Over the centuries it was a convent, then became an estate of the noble family Chigi, known bankers of Siena. He remembers a major arms of the Chigi family still present in the ground floor rooms once reserved for horses. The architectural structure is typical of the area (the yard, barn, stables and peasants' house on the first floor) and remained unchanged over time. The house was completely renovated in the 80s and there are 5 apartments, plus a swimming pool with panoramic views over the village of Montefollonico, completely at your disposal, in the sense that the only people authorized to enjoy the pool, in the period when they booked, they are my guests. The pool is a short walk from the house, hidden by cypress trees, immersed in the classic landscape of the Tuscan countryside. The pool is seasonal: it opens the first week of June and ends the second week of September. You will find 4 loungers for sunbathing and a large parasol. The apartment is on the first floor and was built in the core of the old country house, which remained intact the fireplace, the sink grit and old ceiling beams. Climb a flight of stairs you get to the lodge where you can enjoy a splendid view of the countryside and Montepulciano and Montefollonico. The apartment is held on one floor and consists of a large living room with fireplace, with windows overlooking the loggia and the garden; a kitchen, equipped with everything you need, including a dishwasher; a large double bedroom with air conditioning and a safe with code; a second bedroom with two single beds, air conditioning and a sofa bed for 2 people; two bathrooms: one with large bathtub and a smaller one with a nice shower. Halfway through the flight of stairs is a small room used as another laundry room with washing machine, with a third bathroom. The house is equipped with a camp bed for small children with its linens and chair for the table. It 'good to keep in mind that the access road to the farmhouse, as well as someone else around, it is a dirt road. They are country roads that are deliberately kept in this way to preserve the classic Tuscan landscape. Gas heating. Panoramic views from all the windows of the house. Two uncovered parking spaces. Fast Internet ADSL Telecom Italy. In the house you will find name and password to access the Internet line of the house. Distances: Montepulciano: (5 minutes by car) Montefollonico. (7 minute drive) Torrita di Siena: 7 minutes by car Siena: 50 km Florence: 150 km Rome: 200 km The nearest train station is Chiusi (half an hour from Piandolmo) from which you can reach Rome in one hour, with trains every hour; or Siena and Florence. The nearest airport is Firenze The resort is definitely very interesting from a historical point of view, landscape and culture. But it should be remembered that there are also activities for the youngest: - riding club (horse riding and riding school) in Torrita di Siena - e-bike Tuscany: bike rentals, guided tours - Olympic swimming pool in Chianciano Terme - hard -pub with live music near Montepulciano in the apartment you will find all the complete information.