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Villa Sofia

Welcome to the Villa Sofia, a stylish and luxurious Tuscan retreat.
The evening ambiance is magical, from the large outdoor terrace to the cozy fire pit.
The villa has wonderful outdoor living spaces on a covered terrace next to the villa.
The pool area is also inviting with both sunny and shady areas for relaxing.
Beyond the villa are gently sloping plains which descend all the way to the sea.
The villa features a stylish, modern decor with furniture made by top Italian craftsmen and large windows granting breathtaking views from inside the villa.
The indoor dining area is also very welcoming.
It has a beautiful Art Nouveau style table and elegant table settings.
Refined meals are prepared by the villa's chef in the kitchen.
Another view of the professional kichen which ...
... opens directly onto the living room which also features exceptional views.
The villa displays a renowned collection of art by women artists.
The villa's bedrooms feature unique custom-designed beds.
Wake up to the stunning views enjoyed from the Master bedroom.
The Master's en-suite has a heavenly soaking tub, a separate shower, and more gorgeous views.
A lovely corridor connects the bedrooms.
Each of the bedrooms has its own subtle color scheme, as seen here in the Orange bedroom.
The Orange bedroom's en-suite...
... it has a chic round mirror and a combined shower/bathtub.
The serene and stylish Yellow room...
... and its en-suite with a large double rain shower.
The upper twin room, ideal for older children.
It also has its own en-suite with a tub.
Forget all your stress and worries while relaxing in the villa's sauna.
A shady side terrace, perfect for afternoon reading or aperitivo.
The fabulous pool is of course one of the most popular places at the villa.
You can enjoy the early evening ambiance at this sitting area in the garden...
Savor spectacular sunsets and special moments holidaying at the Villa Sofia.
The hilltop village of Capalbio is found nearby.
Visit the upper Capalbio, walk on the path along the ancient city walls ...
... where you can admire the view over the country and sea ...
...before having a drink or dinner in one of the old village’s restaurant.
Visit the Giardino dei Tarocchi, (Tarot Garden) a fantasy like open art installation from the eccentric late artist Nicki de Saint Phalle.
The artist, Nicky de Saint Phalle was given a plot of land from the owner of Villa Sofia to create her magic garden.
Spend a day on the beach in Capalbio...
... where you can enjoy the sea and have a walk on the long stretch of pristine beach at sunset.
...before a drink at l’Ultima Spiaggia.
A detail of the Ultima Spiaggia beach club.
The beach club is only 7km away from Villa Sofia, ideal for days at the beach during your holiday!
Villa Sofia
Tuscany
A luxurious oasis on Tuscany’s magical Maremma coast, this fully-staffed villa is set atop a hill overlooking gently sloping olive groves, vineyards and plains of wheat fields descending all the way to the sea.
people
8
bedrooms
4 BR
bathrooms
5
airport
Rome Fiumicino 100km
pool
spa
Daily maid
Cook
wifi
Air condition
near a beach
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OVERVIEW

Every detail has been carefully considered at this exquisite villa located a short drive from one of Italy’s most beautiful and fashionable seaside resorts. Airy interiors, a stylish decor, divine outdoor spaces and a heavenly infinity pool all make the Villa Sofia the perfect retreat in Southern Tuscany.

Large glass doors and windows cast beautiful natural light into the villa’s spacious interiors. These have been decorated in an elegant contemporary style and feature custom designed furniture by top Italian artisans and an impressive collection of modern art, which is part of a significant project promoting female artists. The large open-plan living room features a stylish sitting area and has direct access outdoors. It leads onto the dining room which has an Art Nouveau styled dining table, a crystal chandelier and colorful artwork on the walls.

The three en-suite bedrooms on the ground floor have unique modern four-poster beds and each has its own discrete color scheme contrasting white and light grey walls. The en-suite bathrooms have luxurious fittings and either beautiful soaking tubs or large rain showers. There is a twin bedroom on the first floor with en suite and an additional twin with en suite on the lower ground floor, ideal for adolescents. Guests can enjoy an evening movie in the cinema room, keep up with their workout routine in the gym or pamper themselves in the sauna and relaxation room. There is air-conditioning throughout as well as the latest technology.

There is the perfect outdoor space for all occasions and desires. Next to the villa is a large covered terrace with a sitting area and two dining tables. There is another outdoor living area to take in the sunshine and the sweeping views as well as a covered terrace next to the pool with double sunbeds. Set lengthwise, the long infinity pool offers a stunning panorama of the fields and vineyards with the sea beyond. This is particularly spectacular at sunset.

The villa is staffed with three maids and a chef who prepares delicious Italian meals using organic fruit and vegetables grown right on the property. Leaving the villa you can enjoy glorious days at the seaside where there are pristine beaches, beach clubs, restaurants. You can discover the area’s unique ecosystem at the Parco Regionale della Maremma or from the vantage point of the sea by taking a boat trip. Rome is just over 1 hour by train from the nearby Orbetello train station.

Outdoors

• Infinity pool (chlorine free), 18×5, with stunning views
• Located in a private location, surrounded by olive groves, cypresses and umbrella pines
• Lovely garden with well-manicured lawns, rose bushes, cacti and other local vegetation
• Sweeping views of sloping fields, vineyards, the sea and sunsets
• Covered dining and living area next to the villa
• Sunny panoramic sitting area
• Covered pool terrace with double sunbeds
• One of Italy’s nicest beach clubs is a 15 min drive away

Indoors

• 5 en suite bedrooms: a master bedroom, 2 double bedrooms, a bedroom with 2 twin beds and basement bedroom
• Large en-suite bathrooms with luxurious wash basins, stylish mirrors, soaking tubs and rain showers and additional guest bathroom
• Bright and airy interiors with white or light grey walls
• Large windows and glass doors which let in plenty of natural light
• Carefully chosen decorative details and home ware
• Custom-designed furniture by top Italian artisans
• Art collection of works by prominent women artists
• Spacious living room with sofa and armchairs, direct access outdoors
• Dining room with large dining table and crystal chandelier
• Drawing room and winter garden
• Cinema room
• Gym, massage room and sauna

DETAILS

Amenities

• Wi-fi
• A/C
• Gym, massage room and sauna
• Cinema room
• Music sound system indoor and outdoor
• Laundry facilities

Staff | Service included

• The cook prepares lunch and dinner, from Monday through Friday, ingredients not included
• Four maids (two people per shift) are on duty from Monday to Saturday. They set up the breakfast, tidy up the kitchen after each meal, and clean bedrooms and bathrooms
• Laundry service
• Midweek linen and towel changes
• Garden and pool maintenance

Staff | Service on request

• Personal trainer
• Tennis coach
• Yoga instructor
• Masseuse
• Babysitter
• Overnight and Sunday staff, upon request

FLOORPLANS

To receive the floor plans of this villa contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas
Distances

• The nearest town is Capalbio (5 km – 10 minutes away), a charming hilltop town: supermarkets, groceries, bakeries, butchers, wine shops, pizza, restaurants etc.
• Nearest private and commercial airport : Roma Fiumicino 100km – 1 hour and 15 min
• Beach club L’Ultima Spiaggia 7 km – 15 min
• Tarot garden 5 minutes walking – 750 metres
• Porto Ercole 30 km – 30 min
• Saturnia Spa 40 km – 45 min
• Orvieto 90 km – 1,5 hours
• Siena 130 km – 1,5 hours
• Florence 200 km – 2,5 hours
• Rome by train just over 1 hour

Things to do

• Visit the ancient village of (upper) Capalbio, walk on the ancient wall’s path and enjoy the view over the country and sea before having a drink or dinner in one of the old village’s restaurant

• Spend a day on the beach in Capalbio, enjoy the sea and have a walk on the long stretch of pristine beach at sunset before a drink at l’Ultima Spiaggia and dinner at La Dogana

• Drive in the morning to one of the tips of La Feniglia beach, hire bicycles or walk along the pine-trees bush covered path alongside the beach; have a swim and relax on the beach

• Visit Port’Ercole (Monte Argentario) and Orbetello, enjoy the unpretentious villages with some simple shopping, an aperitif and excellent dinner overlooking the sea at sunset at Due Pini restaurant, on the way to Porto Santo Stefano

• Take a drive to the surrounding old villages of Scansano, Magliano, Talamone, Pitigliano, Sovana, Sorana, the Thermal Baths of Saturnia and enjoy the south-most Tuscan landscapes and ancient medieval villages, or visit the ancient Etrurian site of Vulci

• Visit the Giardino dei Tarocchi, (Tarot Garden) a fantasy like open art installation from the eccentric late artist Nicki de Saint Phalle, on the road from our home to the sea.

• Charter a boat for the day in Monte and cruise along the coast of Monte Argentario or cross to the Islands of Giannutri and Giglio

To receive a complete overview of activities and sightseeing in the area, contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas We will promptly email you an exhaustive document.

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