This stunning apartment is located on the fourth floor of historic Palazzo Benincasa near Piazza Grande, the main square of Montepulciano. Montepulciano is one of the highest hill towns in Tuscany, and the apartment is in one of the oldest and highest parts of town. The apartment overlooks the beautiful surrounding countryside of the Val di Chiana and the town's rooftops.
Palazzo Benincasa was once owned by a member of the Medici family, whose imposing stone face is above the original wooden entrance door. The apartment was restored in 2004 with great style and taste. The spacious living room has a working fireplace with seating and views across the valley. There is also a comfortable dining table in this room. The TV room and library provide two additional areas for reading and relaxing. The well-designed kitchen has modern appliances.
The queen-size double bedroom has a four-poster bed. The second bedroom is a twin that can be converted into a double bedroom. Both bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms with bathtubs. There is an additional bathroom with a shower in the library. Both bedrooms have ample reading lights, and windows throughout the apartment also bring in light.
The apartment is located in a quiet area of own, very close to restaurants, bars and the main square with its lovely cathedral. There is a cantina in Palazzo Benincasa itself, which serves the famous red Vino Nobile wine of Montepulciano. The town is well-located for day trips to nearby hill towns and wine production areas.
The apartment is equipped with a TV and DVD player, VHS video tape machine, dishwasher, washing machine/clothes dryer, 2 refrigerators, and independent heating.
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