Tuscany
A wine estate raised on the remains of a watchtower over the Ambra valley, owned by the Medici in the early 1400s.
The villa
A Tuscan farmhouse built on an old fortified watchtower above the Ambra valley, at the heart of a wine estate with 22 hectares of vineyards. Period furniture, handmade parquet and travertine bathrooms; cellar visits and tastings can be booked.
Inside
The main house sleeps 16. On the ground floor, a large dining room, a living room with an antique white grand piano, a country kitchen with fireplace, a library, a TV lounge and a bathroom. Upstairs, six king size doubles, each en suite, and a suite with two king bedrooms and a bathroom. Air conditioning throughout.
Outside
A Roman style garden on two levels with a fountain, a chapel, a pergola and far reaching views; a shaded terrace with gazebo for dining. A very large pool, a tennis court and a ceremony hall in the old wine cellar. Two cottages and two suites with private gardens can be added.
Location
Among vineyards 1.5 km from the village of Pietraviva and 5 km from Ambra. Siena is 30 km, Arezzo 35 km and Florence 70 km.
Services and amenities
Good to know
- Your request is free. Choose your dates: we check with the owner and reply with availability and the full price, usually within one working day.
- Stays in high season usually run Saturday to Saturday. Shorter stays are sometimes possible, just ask.
- A 30% deposit confirms the booking; the balance is due 60 days before arrival.
- The exact address and arrival details are in your travel voucher, sent before you leave.
- Around the house we can arrange a chef, daily housekeeping, transfers, boats and experiences.
Full conditions: villa rental terms.
