SAN LORENZO in Italy

Restoration authentic

This special home located in the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside, is authentic, and has been authentically restored. Architecturally, it is a pre-Renaissance building, located in the charming village of San Lorenzo a Merse, just a half hour's drive south from famous Siena, home of Il Palio races. Rental history will be provided upon request.

The fusion between antique and modern was also respected in furnishing and decorating the space, obtaining a result of style, elegance, and simplicity. Special tile, mosaic and stonework were used in the bathrooms and the kitchen, designed with real cooks in mind. The house is equipped with new appliances: television, radio, washing machine, refrigerator and telephone. The hot water and heating system is adjustable to individual needs.

Three floors

The house in Via del Pizzicore is divided into three floors. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms plus a shower room tiles in white mosaic, a walk-in closet, kitchen and living/dining room. Special features are the bread oven, a fantastic full-sized fireplace, large windows with balcony, and a glass terrace with breathtaking views of the valleys and Tuscan hills.

Notable artistry

Of note are the artistic contributions of the artist/owner as seen in the design of the staircase that turns as a sculpture from the ground floor to the third floor in travertine stone and wood. The large fireplace itself is a sculpture, extending from the living room to the bedroom on the third floor.

It is totaly renovated and restored respecting the original stone walls, the chestnut wood beams and antique tiles. Modern technology has applied where necessary.

U.S. $250,000