Origins of Villa Riccardo go back to the 15th century when it was built on the ruins of an ancient convent from the 1200's. Villa Riccardo occupies a peaceful and panoramic position near Montepulciano. This villa is part of the Gaeta farm estate with almost 250-acres of land producing wines and olive oil.
<h3>Transforming Farm House into a Villa</h3>
This villa is a brilliant example of rural 18th century architecture in Tuscany. While well proportioned, Villa Riccardo is also carefully renovated. The owners made no alteration to the original architecture so they kept the cozy inner courtyard, terracotta floors, solid wooden beams and also the large open fireplace.  The warm okra color of building stones from the Orcia valley enhance the calm surroundings. The modern additions include a full-equipped kitchen, pretty bath and shower rooms, also air-conditioning and panoramic swimming pool have all brought the villa up-to-date.
<h3>Interior of Rental Villa Montepulcino</h3>
Villa Riccardo has four bedrooms within the main building while an additional bedroom is in the annex by the patio. This villa can accommodate up to 10 persons, therefore it's perfectly suitable for families and small parties. The interiors are furnished with comfortable modern seating and the finest original furniture mostly belonging to the owner’s ancestors.  This large property has kept its traditional character and materials thru remodeling, including terra cotta floors, archways and high beamed ceilings.
<h3>Ground Floor of Villa Riccardo</h3>
The bright living room on the ground floor has arches, fireplace and reading area, and a toilet/powder room at the entry. The fully equipped kitchen comes with a breakfast table. A protective wall encircles the patio living area outside. Two bedrooms are on this floor; one is inside the villa while the other is off the courtyard. The bedroom inside the villa is a twin room that can be converted into a king size, with en-suite bathroom having a walk-in shower. The other bedroom is in a separate building with courtyard access. While this room is simply furnished, it has a double bed and a bath with a walk-in shower.
<h3>Upper Floor of Rental Villa Montepulciano</h3>
Three large and well furnished bedrooms with en-suite deluxe baths are upstairs. One king size bedroom has an en-suite bath with tub and wall-mounted shower. One queen size bedroom has  canopy bed and bathroom with walk-in shower. One twin bedroom can convert into a king size, it also has en-suite bath with tub and wall-mounted shower. Besides the wardrobes and panoramic views, all bedrooms in the villa have air-conditioning for comfortable sleeping during the warm summer nights.
<h3>Garden and Pool at Villa Riccardo</h3>
The large swimming pool joins a furnished patio and well tended gardens that display extensive plantings from spring to autumn. The poolside is equipped with lounges and an outdoor shower. The pool is 10 x 7 meters in size, 1.5 meters depth and open from May to October. You would certainly enjoy the countryside views over the green lawns and potted geraniums. Olive trees frame the arrival area and you also have parking for several cars.
<h3>Amenities at Villa for 10 People</h3>
This villa provides free wi-fi and Internet connection, hairdryers in all bathrooms, and also air-conditioning in all 4 bedrooms of the main building. The washing machine is in a utility room with access from the outside. From the total of 5 bedrooms, 2 are with king beds, 2 have twin beds convertible to king, and 1 bedroom has a regular double bed. All 5 bathrooms have showers and a tub is in two. And finally, the best part of this villa are the owners, they are most helpful and would certainly go out of their way to assist you.
<h4><strong>Distances</strong></h4>
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 	<li>Nearest Villages are Montefollenico 4 km and Pienza 9 km</li>
 	<li>Local restaurants include <a href="https://tuscanhouse.com/ristorante-pizzeria-il-botteghino-restaurant-montefollonico-tuscany/">Al Botteghino</a>, <a href="https://tuscanhouse.com/trattoria-latte-di-luna-pienza-tuscany/">Latte di Luna</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RistoranteDalFalcoPienza/">Ristorante del Falco</a></li>
 	<li>Motorway A1 exit is at Chiusi, 28 km</li>
 	<li>Near by  Cities are Montepulciano 10 km, Siena 60 km, and Florence 110 km</li>
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<h4><strong>Policies</strong></h4>
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 	<li><b>Arrival</b> is between 17:00 and 20:00 (= 5pm and 8pm)</li>
 	<li><b>Departure</b> is between 08:00 and 10:00 (= 8am and 10am)</li>
 	<li><b>Pool</b> is open from May 1 to September 30</li>
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<h4><b>R</b>ental price doesn't include:</h4>
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 	<li>Final Cleaning cost is € 200 Euro</li>
 	<li>Maid service on request is € 15 Euro per hour</li>
 	<li>Refundable security deposit is € 500 Euro in cash and is mandatory</li>
 	<li>Heating cost is € 4 Euro per cubic meter</li>
 	<li>Air conditioning cost is € 20 Euro per day</li>
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<h4><b>R</b>ental price includes:</h4>
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 	<li>Internet Wi-Fi</li>
 	<li>Wood for the fireplace</li>
 	<li>Baby's crib on request</li>
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