Alba

Ultra luxury 3 bedroom/4 bath property with all five star hotel and spa services, including private golf course, on Ferragamo's Castiglion del Bosco Estate. From $24,000 per week

Villa Alba, a carefully restored stone farmhouse, is nestled in a quiet position among trees and lavender plants on a hillside in Southern Tuscany’s unspoiled Val d’Orcia region.

Situated on a quiet hilltop amidst age-old trees and lush gardens, Villa Alba enjoys enchanting views over Val d’Orcia Natural Park. This typical rustic stone farmhouse has been converted into a romantic hideaway which conveys a natural bond with the local area. It features an open plan kitchen, a panoramic outdoor area for entertaining, and separate guest accommodation.

Villa Alba is the perfect retreat for sophisticated travelers seeking peaceful relaxation surrounded by postcard perfect views. The estate provides world class, five star hotel grade services and amenities including spa, culinary school, restaurants, winery, fitness center, tennis courts, hiking and biking trails, horseback riding, golf, and extensive gardens.

The exquisite views of the estate, farmland, and countryside below are typical of this particularly picturesque region of Tuscany. Guests enjoy modern luxuries while relaxing in complete peace.

Castiglion del Bosco is an age-old Tuscan estate. Its vineyards, fields, woods, farmhouse villas and ancient church bear witness to the care and attention of generations of farmers, landowners, artists and architects.

The estate lies within the confines of the Val d'Orcia, an undulating landscape known for its enchanting beauty and seductive juxtaposition of colors and textures. Deep green in spring and golden in fall, this gentle land is also rich in art and culture. Carefully preserved ancient sites, dating back to the Etruscan era, blend in with art from the Medieval and early Renaissance periods. The area is also famous for its agriculture. The vineyards of the Val d'Orcia, including Castiglion del Bosco's own, produce one of the most coveted Italian red wines, Brunello di Montalcino, and its younger sibling, Rosso di Montalcino.

In addition to their deep-rooted appreciation for art, history, food and wine, Tuscans are great sports enthusiasts and Castiglion del Bosco offers ample opportunities to live the Tuscan outdoor life to the full. Though a recent arrival, the 18-hole championship-standard Castiglion del Bosco Golf Club is already being ranked among the finest in Italy by golfing professionals. The extensive wooded hills and valleys on the vast estate provide endless scope for trekking, mountain biking, nature walks and hunting with the resident game warden. Fly fishing, horseback riding and hot-air ballooning are also among the activities offered on site.

Private heated outdoor swimming pool, laundry area, flat screen LCD televisions in the living room and in all the bedrooms. Wi-Fi broadband Internet access, air conditioning, minibar, outdoor terrace with living and dining area beneath a shady pergola.

From Castiglion del Bosco, all of Tuscany is within easy reach.

3 bedrooms/4 bathrooms 262 m2/2820 sq. ft.