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Villa Molinazzo is located just twelve miles from the picture perfect town of Orvieto and is conveniently situated within daytrip distance of Montelpulciano, Pi
Villa Molinazzo is located just twelve miles from the picture perfect town of Orvieto and is conveniently situated within daytrip distance of Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, and all of the enchanting hill towns of southern Tuscany, as well as all of Umbria. Popular destinationsns include Todi, Spoleto, Assisi and Perugia, but it is also possible to wander away from the beaten tourist track to explore treasures like Civita di Bagnoregio, in Lazio, or the spectacular gardens of Villa Lante, near Viterbo. On days when you don’t want to drive, you can take a train to Rome in about an hour and a half. The closest towns are Montecchio and Guardea.
double doors open to dining patio and second outdoor living room
Master bedroom (king bed) with working fireplace – en-suite bathroom with shower and double sinks
Double bedroom (joinable twin beds) – en-suite bathroom with shower; opens to garden
Double bedroom (queen bed) – en-suite bathroom with shower; opens to garden
Villa Molinazzo is located just twelve miles from the picture perfect town of Orvieto and is conveniently situated within daytrip distance of Montelpulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, and all of the enchanting hill towns of southern Tuscany, as well as all of Umbria. Popular destinations include Todi, Spoleto, Assisi and Perugia, but it is also possible to wander away from the beaten tourist track to explore treasures like Civita di Bagnoregio, in Lazio, or the spectacular gardens of Villa Lante, near Viterbo. On days when you don’t want to drive, you can take a train to Rome in about an hour and a half. The closest towns are Montecchio and Guardea.
Villa Molinazzo is a luxuriously restored stone farmhouse. The excellent taste of its owners is reflected throughout the house in a wonderful balance of antique furniture combined with modern conveniences, including wireless ADSL internet access and air conditioning.
Surrounded by rolling hills and olive groves, the property consists of two adjacent stone houses: the main house sleeps up to ten guests and a smaller guest house sleeps four. Various outdoor spaces include an elegantly furnished “loggia” with comfortable couches and open views over the countryside, a second outdoor living room and a pergola just off of the kitchen furnished with table and chairs for fourteen people. A few steps from the house is a panoramic swimming pool, another furnished patio and tennis court. The house is surrounded by a manicured garden of roses, lavender and other flowers.
Entrance through first living room with a seating area for five, desk with computer, TV with satellite, CD player, radio, DVD
Large living room with working fireplace and comfortable sofas to seat ten; double doors open to the covered loggia
Large kitchen with separate dining area and working fireplace – table seats 8
5-burner gas stove, oven, separate refrigerator/freezer, double sinks, dishwasher, microwave, American coffee maker, kettle
double doors open to dining patio and second outdoor living room
Laundry room with two washing machines and a dryer can also be accessed from the terrace
This villa sits deep in the countryside — a car is essential for day trips, and the evenings are wonderfully quiet.
Your concierge can help arrange unforgettable experiences tailored to your stay.
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A morning in the oak woods near Norcia or Spoleto with a truffaio and his Lagotto Romagnolo. Two hours of slow walking, then truffle pasta for lunch at the farm.
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A morning at Arnaldo Caprai, Antonelli, or one of the smaller producers in Italy's most under-rated red-wine region.
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The Basilica of San Francesco with the Giotto frescoes before the tour groups arrive — empty rooms, your own pace.
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Hand-rolled umbricelli, the family ragù, the Trasimeno carp recipe, and lunch with what you made.
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The fioritura — three weeks each June when the lentil fields above Castelluccio bloom in waves of poppies, daisies, and cornflowers. The most spectacular landscape moment in Italy.
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The open-cage cable car up Mount Ingino with the medieval town below. Lunch at the top, the walk back down.
Pricing is per week, Saturday to Saturday. Diagonal cells mark changeover Saturdays — morning departure / afternoon arrival.
Available Booked Changeover (Saturday)
Villa Molinazzo is located just twelve miles from the picture perfect town of Orvieto and is conveniently situated within daytrip distance of Montelpulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, and all of the enchanting hill towns of southern Tuscany, as well as all of Umbria. Popular destinatio
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