Tenuta dell'Assiolo, its pool and its extensive grounds rising in the hills of the Maremma in southern Tuscany.
The villa's wide-ranging views are at once calming and inspiring.
The shady al fresco dining area outside the main house.
Ready for a swim?
The house seen from the pool area.
A shady al fresco sitting area to one side of the main house.
A thoroughly restful atmosphere.
The generous, comfortably furnished living area with its decorative fireplace and its views out over the surrounding countryside.
This could be your spot.
The gracious entrance hall, off which most of the ground-floor accommodation in the main house flows.
The magically convivial kitchen and dining area.
Meticulous design, exquisitely finished.
Part of the clean-lined, fully equipped kitchen.
Where you will take most of your meals. And why would you dine out when you have this at home?
The TV snug in the main house.
The comfy, sink-in sofa in the TV snug is also perfect for curling up with a good book.
Bedroom 1, a double (180x200) on the ground floor of the main house.
Looking towards its en-suite bathroom.
Its en-suite bathroom has a tub and an overhead shower.
Bedroom 2, a double (180x200cm) on the first floor of the main house.
Its en-suite shower room.
Bedroom 3, a double (180x200cm) on the first floor of the main house.
Its en-suite shower room.
The perfect way to cool off by the pool.
Blues on greens.
The villa rises discreetly from its hill.
More of those enchanting views.
Arrival at the main house.
A magical atmosphere as night fals.
All this could be yours for a week or two of pure relaxation.
Monte Argentario, a ravishing promontory clinging to the Tuscan coast is just over 30 minutes' drive away.
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Exploring the wonders of the Maremma, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The coast around Talamone.
Lake Bolsena is worth exploring for its beauty and historic towns.
Civita di Bagnoregio, just over the border in Lazio, was once home to a succession of Popes.
The sceneic harbour of Talamone.
The town of Grosseto, capital of the Maremma.
Exploring the historic streets of Grosseto.
Another shot of Grosseto.
Magliano in Toscana, a fortified town just to the west of Tenuta dell'Assiolo.
Porto Santo Stefano on Monte Argentario.
Pitigliano, the so-called Jerusalem of Italy.