Large Apartment Beautifully Restored in Historical Sarteano in Siena

"Casa Sarteano" in Tuscany... "Your Tuscany Home-away-from-Home."

Sarteano is a jewel in a region rich with history, culture, and
unparalleled natural beauty. It’s a small town vibrant and charming
with a friendly spirit that welcomes all of it’s guests as one of
its own.

"Casa Sarteano" is your home away from home. Overlooking the Orcia
Valley in southern Tuscany, recently made a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, Sarteano is strategically positioned, and all the world
renowned treasures that have made Tuscany famous and a MECCA for
travellers, are a short, scenic and unforgettable drive away.

Indulge yourself in discovering Tuscany while comforting yourself
that at the end of the day, your home away from home is not so far
away and you have a pied-de-terre in "Casa Sarteano".

• Casa Sarteano is situated in the center of the very historical and
strategically located town of Sarteano
• A few steps from the town’s main square and theatre
• The home is located on the 3rd floor (top floor) of one of the
town’s most important historical buildings.
• This building, named Palazzo Gabrielli, was built in the 11th
century but was restored in the 15th century depicting the
architectural influences of the renaissance period. Palazzo
Gabrielli is officially designated as one of the historical
landmarks of Sarteano and of the region of Siena.
• Palazzo Gabrielli’s designation as a monumental landmark is the
result of its long history of nobility ownership and its
architectural significance to the region.
• The entire "palazzo" has been beautifully and professionally
restored according to historical preservation laws set out by the
Italian Ministry of Art and Culture in order to preserve its
historic characteristics. It is also the home of the town’s Museum,
which is located throughout the main floor.
• The spacious third floor apartment has also been professionally
restored and tastefully decorated to the traditional standards of
the same historical preservation laws.
• Seven large windows surround the apartment overlooking the
historical town on one side and overlooking the beautiful Tuscany
countryside on the other.
• The home also features its own private balcony that overlooks a
neighboring courtyard below and the Tuscan countryside in the
distance.

•••• The Home:
o 100sqm. (1000 square feet)
o 2 bedrooms
o 1 bathroom
o Kitchen
o Dining room
o Living room
o Private Veranda with a view
o Wood burning fire place
o Rustic wooden beam ceilings
o Ceramic floors

•••• Close To Home And Around The Town:
o Supreme quality swimming pools with lounging furniture, tennis
courts and picnic areas open to the public – 10 min walk.
o Large grocery store – 5 min walk
o Local town winery – 5 min walk
o Large variety of local shops, bars, and restaurants – 5 min walk
o Indoor shopping mall – 7 min drive
o On/off ramp of main Italian autostrada #A1 – 7 min. drive
o Chiusi Train station – 10 min drive
o 5 main roads that lead out of Sarteano to explore other regions of
Tuscany

•••• Historic Towns And Centers Surrounding The Home In Sarteano For
Day Trips:
o The Abby of Spineto - 10 min drive or marvelous 1/2 hour walk
o Montalcino (world famous for its Brunello Wine and world class
vineyards) - 45 min drive
o Cetona (one of the most beautiful medieval boroughs in the world) -
5 min drive
o Montepulciano (a Renaissance gem, known for its Nobile Wine and
wineries) – 15 min drive
o S. Casciano Dei Bagni (known for its natural thermal spring
baths) – 20 min drive
o Chiusi (known for its history and architecture – 10 min drive
o Chianciano Terme (known for its spas, therapeutic waters and
thermal springs) – 10 min drive
o Pienza (harmoniously perfect for its history, architecture and
world famous pechorino cheese) – 30 min drive
o Bagno Vignono (Roman baths and thermal springs) – 30 min drive
o Siena (home to the ancient, spectacular and thrilling PALIO di
SIENA) – 60 min drive
o Mount Amiata (spectacular look out, hiking, mountain roads, skiing
in winter)
o Florence (capital city of Tuscany) – 80 min drive
o Pisa (historic monuments) – 90 min drive
o Rome – 90 min drive
o The beach (Beautiful Tuscan Tirrenean coast on the sea) – 90 min
drive

Dates and Rates for 2007 - 2008 in Canadian Dollars.
We can provide a conversion for you in USD or Euros using the
on-line "Personal Currency Assistant".

RATES FOR 2007:
Jan 6 - Mar 31, Nov 3 - Dec 22......$790
Mar 31 - Jun 2, Sep 8 - Nov 3.......$950
Jun 2 - Sep 8......................$1100
Easter: Apr 7 - Apr 14.............$1100
Christmas: Dec 22 - Jan 5, 2008....$1100

RATES FOR 2008:
Jan 5 - Mar 21...........$790
Mar 22 - Mar 28.........$1,100
Mar 29 - May 30...........$950
May 31 - Sep 5..........$1,100
Sep 6 - Oct 31...........$950
Nov 1 - Dec 19...........$790
Dec 20 - Jan 3, 2009....$1,100


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