Spacious Apartment In The Historic Centre Of San Quirico

In the historic centre of San Quirico d’Orcia, between the Horti Leonini and the Collegiata Church, there is this beautiful apartment, perfectly renovated, characterized by a noble charm and an unique layout, divided into three levels, typical of medieval villages. From a large wooden door, you enter a private courtyard with various accesses to other homes, and after having crossed it, you find yourself in a space belonging to the apartment. The kitchen, characterized by a large fireplace, original terracotta tiles and a beamed ceiling, is typical of the houses of the past, but at the same time spacious and functional. From here, two flights of marble stairs start. Going down, you enter an elegant and suggestive room, with very high ceilings, furnished with elegant velvet sofas, with a comfortable courtesy bathroom and a second entrance that overlooks the main street of the village. If instead from the kitchen you go up a few steps you arrive in the sleeping area. The two bedrooms, both with bathroom, are very spacious and comfortable, furnished with antique furniture that is well suited to the style of the apartment and whose windows overlook the main road. The entrances that precede the bedrooms are both very spacious and one could easily imagine an office or a sitting area. The apartment is completed by a small room used as a laundry room and another one used as a storage room. From the kitchen, which represents the heart of the house, crossing the external courtyard you can access a very useful tool shed and an underground cellar.

The picturesque historic centre of San Quirico d’Orcia is located in the heart of the natural park, which is also a UNESCO heritage site of the Val d’Orcia. The town, known for the beautiful Italian garden of the Horti Leonini, is a typical medieval Tuscan village that has beautifully preserved the charm of its rich history. It is located on the road that from the art city of Montepulciano crosses Pienza and continues towards Siena, a few km from the vineyards of Montalcino, where the famous Brunello wine is produced. The area, in addition to the typical food and wine itineraries, is full of spa towns including Bagno Vignoni with the fascinating hot water tub of Roman origins. In the town you can find all the main services and then Banks, Supermarkets, Bars, Wine Shops and Restaurants. It is easily reached by taking the Autostrada del Sole (A1), the town is located about 90 minutes from Florence and 2 hours by car from Rome.