A medieval castle which time has passed by. It has been renovated sensitively with pietra serena stone, handmade terracotta tiles, brick arches, heavy walnut doors, traditional shutters in cypress wood and furnished with Italian antiques.

The windows on every floor command spectacular views (even from the bathrooms).

Every room has modern access to • WiFi internet connection via satellite, telephone • international TV broadcasting •air conditioning in the bedrooms • a high fidelity sound system tunable to classical radio or CDs • and radiant heating under the floors powered by solar panels.

The all-new appliances include two refrigerators, dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, and a two-person Jacuzzi tub. A central security system connects to the police.

The terraced garden includes fruit trees, grape arbor, roses and a traditional, covered patio, with wood-burning pizza oven and grill.

The vaulted, underground cantina/taverna stays cool all summer and has a traditional walk-in fireplace.