Villas for Sale in Tuscany, Siena, Italy

Traditional Tuscan Setting Near Siena

Podere Ampella offers the discerning buyer both a great investment opportunity and the chance to live the relaxed Tuscan lifestyle in the idyllic setting of this unique hilltop Borgo. Podere Ampella is centred in the most sought after location in Tuscany: The ease of access to some of the world’s most famous towns and cities, steeped in art, history and culture and the stunning beauty of the renowned Val d’Orcia landscape makes for a truly outstanding home.

The exclusive Podere Ampella development offers a limited number of select two or three bedroom villas and town houses designed by the prestigious Florence based architects Romanelli-Orlandini-Lotito. The Borgo has been meticulously reconstructed by skilled artisans to the highest of specifications employing the traditional Tuscan materials of stone, terracotta and wood. The beautiful interiors combine traditional architecture with stylish contemporary living surrounded by private gardens and pergolas, courtyards and swimming pools.

This highly sought after luxurious development débuted in early Spring 2008 with the presentation of the prestigious "Villa San Giovanni" where you can experience at first hand the design, quality and location. The last of these splendid Villas and town houses will be complete in Autumn 2008.

Benefits of Owning in Podere Ampella
- 80% Mortgages available (subject to status)
- Over 5% rental yield
- Property management service
- Many villas already completed
- Prices from 450,000 Euros
- Perugia airport 69 km
- UNESCO World Heritage Site

Located in Val d'Orcia, only 20 km from Siena, and surrounded by the Tuscan hills, rich with vineyards and olive trees, Ampella evokes rural life that once was. The hamlet consists of three main buildings, 11 units connected by a communal courtyard. Each property consists of a farmhouse and outbuilding, with a private courtyard.

Location

The hamlet is about 2 km from San Giovanni D’Asso which is a lovely village famous for truffles and it's olive oil. Siena is about 25 km and Rome 125km by car. The nearest beach is Castiglione Della Pescaia, about 1.5 hours drive. Florence Airport is 1.5 hours drive.

Perfectly located within the heart of Tuscany Podere Ampella is ideally situated for exploring this magnificent region being near to both the historic Via Cassia road and Italy’s main artery, the A1 ‘Autostrada del Sole’.

All of Tuscany is within easy reach, from the cities of Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Pisa and Lucca to the many special places that have become justly famous for their varied and unique charms. San Gimignano with its striking profile of 13 medieval towers piercing the skyline, the dense vine clad hillsides and castles of Chianti and the pine covered shores of the wild Maremma coast.

Or venture over the regional border into Umbria following in Hannibal’s footsteps to the clear waters of Lake Trasimeno or the historic cities of Assissi, Orvieto and Perugia.

The Ampella Village is in the heart of Tuscany, but not too distant from all other major Italian cities and hotspots:

Distances
Florence 94km
Rome 161km
Milan 413km
Genova 342km
Bologna 338km
Arezzo 49km
Siena 45km
Perugia 69km
Montepulciano 10km
Pienza 6km
Montalcino 20km