Abbadia Elisabetta is a magnificently restored 11th Century abbey, located in the most beautiful part of Tuscany just south of Siena. The history of this imposing stone house, which was featured in Architectural Digest, can be traced back at least 1000 years. The abbey became a post house during the middle ages when the medieval pilgrim route, the Via Francegena, passed through the estate. It is set on a peaceful hillside of olive groves and vineyards overlooking nearby Montalcino the home of the famous Brunello wine. Also on this beautiful property is the most charming chapel, and outdoor wood burning oven and a wonderful 30' x 40' green marble pool, which is surrounded by formal rose gardens.

Abbadia Elisabetta has been restored with great taste and style and is both elegant and comfortable. It combines lovely Italian antiques with all the modern amenities including American-made beds, overhead fans in all bedrooms and pull down screens on windows. The bathrooms have also been renovated with travertine marble and wood detailing and each bathtub sits in front of a window overlooking the lovely countryside. The property is beautifully lit at night.

Ground Floor

• Entrance Hall with medieval stone flooring
  
• Very large vaulted dining/living room/entertaining area with high vaulted columns and a grand fireplace and six dramatic French doors opening onto terraces.
• State of the art kitchen with area for grilling, opening onto a terrace
• Bedroom with a queen-size bed and bathroom en suite

• Large living room with immense medieval fireplace, living room and large dining area
• Fully equipped state of the art kitchen
  
• Library
• Master suite with a separate sitting area, canopied queen-sized bed and bathroom with a bathtub and shower. It's also air-conditioned.
• Bedroom with a queen-size bed and bathroom en suite both with a tub and shower
• Bedroom with a queen-size bed and a separate small dressing room with a door to a bathroom with tub and shower shared with the below bedroom.
• Bedroom with two twin beds and a separate small dressing room with a door into the above bathroom
• Loft bedroom with two twin beds. It's bathroom has a shower only.

• Living room dining area, kitchen, loggia and terrace
• Bedroom with a queen-size bed and bathroom en suite with shower only
• Bedroom with  twin beds and bathroom en suite with shower only

Staff:  Two maids, three hours daily except Sundays, and a very nice, English speaking property manager.

Services Available at an Additional Cost: Amadea, the terrific cook who's been with the owner for years, and additional staff

Extra Costs: Telephone and fax charges and heating