Montaperti is a typical 19th-century villa set on the top of a hill in the countryside of Volterra. The entire area features a most characteristic landscape in which rolling hills cultivated with cereals map out sinuous patterns that captivate the fantasy of keen photographers. Before us, against the background of this stunning panorama, we can see the Etruscan city of Volterra, and the sun going down behind it offers a uniquely magnificent spectacle. Holidays in this villa are conceived for groups of friends who like to alternate periods of relaxation with excursions to some of the most beautiful places in this part of Tuscany. As well as the city of Volterra steeped in its Etruscan past, San Gimignano with its towers is also within extremely easy reach. In Volterra visitors have no choice but to buy a reproduction of the famous Etruscan statuette called the Ombra della Sera (Shadow of the Evening) which will remain a permanent reminder of your holiday after you return home. The villa has been stylishly renovated, leaving intact the original 19th-century structure as well as many of the floors and ceilings. There is also a small chapel belonging to the property. There is a large garden bordering on an olive grove surrounding the house, while a little lower down is the swimming pool (14x7 m, 1 m deep)(15/05-30/09) with outdoor shower, gazebo, table and chairs and sun loungers. Guests can thus enjoy lunching in the open air, savouring the produce grown on the farm. 2 hours of mid-week cleaning are included in the price. Domestic help, babysitting and cookery courses are also available, to be paid for on site. The villa is fully equipped with central heating, wi fi internet connection and air conditioning in the second-floor bedrooms. Parking available. PLEASE NOTE: electricity consumption up to 150 kwh, water consumption up to 10 m3 and gas (LPG) consumption up to 10 litres are included in the price. Above these limits, the utilities are charged based on the extra consumption. ACCOMMODATION: (500 m2) Gr. fl.: hall, dining room, large rustic-style kitchen (oven, small microwave, small electric oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine) with large fireplace and table, pantry (washing machine, iron and ironing-board) and 1 bathroom with shower. 1st fl.: corridor with small balcony, 5 double bedrooms, 4 of them with en suite bathroom with shower and 1 with bathroom with shower in the corridor. 2nd fl.: 5 double bedrooms, 4 of them with en suite bathroom with shower and 1 with bathroom with shower in the corridor. The second-floor bedrooms all have air conditioning. LOCATION: 8 km Volterra, 15 km Teatro del Silenzio, 26 km San Gimignano, 51 km Tuscan coast (Cecina) and Bolgheri, 58 km Siena, 62 km Pisa and airport, 76 km Florence.Please note that all extra costs must be paid in Euro on the spot