Elegant, Large Duplex in Charming Tuscan Village

Come stay in a beautiful duplex apartment in the heart of the charming hilltop village of Radicondoli. A very spacious 180 m2 (1800 sq ft), with two large double bedrooms, 1 smaller room with a single sofa bed, three full baths, spacious lower and upper living areas, and a small terrace with a fantastic view of the surrounding countryside. Original 14th century details - wall niches, ceiling beams and terracotta floors - blended with luxurious contemporary Italian design. The convivial marble counter top island kitchen, with dishwasher and fireplace, is accented with a beautiful wall of unique travertine; antique furniture; washing machine, wireless internet in the entire apartment. Short drives to Siena, Florence, San Gimignano, Volterra, Colle Val d'Elsa, San Galgano, and the beach. You can use the village as a quiet home base far from tourists, for drives throughout Tuscany, or just stay here to relax and eat. The village has a bakery, a butcher, 4 restaurants, 2 groceries, a bank, a tobacco/newspaper store, a library, 3 beautiful medieval churches, easy parking. During the summer and fall the village offers a popular Arts Festival with music, theater and exhibits, as well as traditional local food and crafts festivals. Occasionally the restaurants organize music and dance events with local artists, that take place in the streets or on the main square. In addition, you will find cheese factories and organic olive oil producers close by, where wonderful high quality local products may be purchased for your own enjoyment or for gifts, including hand made pasta, sauces, cold cuts and truffles. Available year round, minimum stay preferably 2 days.