lira

Lira is a large Tuscan villa for rent situated in the heart of Val d’Orcia, a few minutes drive from San Casciano dei Bagni, an antique village famous for its thermal baths.
The luxury property is immersed in the wild greenery and spectacularly landscaped with olive trees, shrubs and cypresses.
Lira was designed and constructed by its first owner, a distinguished international landscape and interior designer, who transformed the farmhouse into a stylish and luxurious home.
He built the house to look like an old luxury resort in Tuscany, whilst providing all possible modern conveniences.
Much attention has been lavished on the interiors to give the feeling of elegance, yet also maintaining the feel of a family home. This luxury villa has been photographed several times and has been featured in noted magazines as House & Garden and Elle Decor as well as the bestselling book Private Tuscany. Furnished to the highest standards Lira will appeal to the most discerning traveller.
Inside colours are muted and peaceful, all rooms are beautifully decorated with quality fabrics and antiques.
The house features a huge living room with a large fireplace. The kitchen is also state of the art. However, this elegant house is still very much a home with personal touches evident everywhere, making it a wonderful venue from which to explore Tuscany and Umbria.
The house is completely private, on top of a hill within fifty acres of oak woodland, pastures and olive groves, with expansive views of the Sienese countryside.
Lira makes the most of its expansive views with wrap-around terraces, creating intimate areas for dining or just relaxing. Also, the pool is heated, making it possible to enjoy the water in spring and autumn.

ground floor
large living room opening onto a covered patio and the swimming pool area, small office, dining room, kitchen with access to the garden corresponding to the parking area with wood burning oven and fireplace.
bedroom 1: master double bedroom with king size bed (bed size 180cmx200cm) and en suite bathroom with bath tub and shower cabin, walk in closet and direct access to patio.
bedroom 2: twin bedroom with two single beds (beds size 90cmx195cm convertible into a double bed) and en suite bathroom with bath tub with integrated shower.
first floor
bedroom 3: double bedroom with king size bed (bed size 180cmx200cm) and en suite bathroom with bath tub with integrated shower, walk in closet and access to small terrace.
bedroom 4: double bedroom with queen size bed (bed size 160cmx200cm) and en suite bathroom with bath tub with integrated shower, walk in closet, and access to small terrace.
bedroom 5: twin bedroom (beds size 90cmx200cm convertible into double bed).
bedroom 6: double bedroom with queen size bed (bed size 160cmx200cm) and en suite bathroom with bath tub with integrated shower.
lower floor
bedroom 7: small twin bedroom (bed size 90cmx190cm convertible into double) with en suite bathroom with bath tub with integrated shower suitable for staff, laundry room. This bedroom does not have AC.

outdoor
second front patio near arched entry with table and chairs. Third covered patio at the rear has formal dining table and chairs for dining al fresco.
The villa is surrounded by 17 hectares of land.

notes
there is no AC on the lower floor bedroom number 7, in the kitchen and in the living room. Gravel road to the villa in sufficient conditions. External chefs or any other third party service providers are not allowed at the villa.