Decorated to the very highest standards in an elegant 'country style' and set in a private an extremely panoramic location amongst beautifully maintained lawned gardens in the very heart of Tuscany. Superb value and perfect for families or couples.

Set high on a ridge, Le Cascine is the most secluded and superbly panoramic of all the Santo Stefano properties. A façade of French windows lead in from the south facing paved terraces to the sunny ground floor sitting rooms with typical Tuscan brick arches, fireplace and dinning area. The large country kitchen with fabulous central work top area is equipped with stylish Italian fixtures and fittings. The bedrooms, each with own shower room with marble fittings are all decorated in rich Tuscan country style with co-ordinating fabrics inspired by the Four Seasons.

Gentle steps and walkways lead down from the property to the mosaic tiled infinity pool with hydro massage area and terracotta paved solarium furnished with ample wrought iron and teak sun beds. Adjacent to the pool there is a southwesterly facing pool loggia equipped for dinning and relaxing and a BBQ area. The views from the gardens and pool over the countryside are simply magnificent. Majority of the gardens with lavender, cypresses, rosemary and other aromatic shrubs are laid to lawn with ample space for energetic little ones to let off steam and play games! The views are simply spectacular with an idyllic 360 degree panorama of olive groves, woodland, cypresses, cornfields, lakes and distant villages.

High chairs, baby baths and cots available on request and payable locally.

Villa sleeping from 21-29 with private swimming pool

The master suite on the ground floor sleeps 12, pool view suite on the first floor sleeps 6 and garden view suite on the first floor sleeps 5, both accessed by independent external staircase. Poolside suite left on the ground floor sleeps 3 and poolside suite right sleeps 3. Full facts at a glance on request.

Facilities: Satellite TV. Mobile phone on request. Fax, email and office services available on request. Central heating or air-conditioning included in rental. Laundry room.

Swimming pool: 15 x 7.5m, steps lead down in to 1.5m shallow end and 2.5m deep end, hydro massage area at one end.

Maid: Saturdays and twice mid week, extra maid service on request and payable locally.