4 Bedroom Villa in Tenuta Malacoda, Siena

Some homes really take you by surprise. This is exactly how it felt the first time I drove up the long, tree lined drive at Tenuta Malacoda in Siena. There is a quiet to this place that you notice right away. You can almost hear the hills breathing in and out by the time you see the main villa. The grounds just sort of keep going and you start to wonder how it will feel to wake up to this every day with so much space all around you. There is this gentle breeze a lot of afternoons and once you get out of the car you just want to stand there for a minute.

The estate itself really does feel like its own world. You have this classic old stone villa that honestly looks settled into the land, not perched on top like some. The brickwork is warm and worn in a lovely way and you can run your hand along those old wood cabinets that still smell like polished pine. I got this feeling as I walked through the front entrance, like the walls remember family stories, dinners that lasted late, children sneaking down the wide stairs. The living and dining areas just connect together, so you get sunlight bouncing around the walls in the morning. I ended up lingering by one of the big windows just watching how the garden changes with the light. And if you have ever thought of dinners that run long into the night, the lounge here is just right. Every corner is a bit different, not overly done. The kitchen is a grand surprise. It does not feel like one of those show kitchens you see in magazines. This is a place where it is easy to imagine someone rolling out pasta or mixing up olive oil with a bit of fresh bread, probably with ingredients from the local Siena markets or from right on the estate.

Wandering up to the first floor, things only get cozier. There is a family room up there with a fireplace that you probably will never use as just decoration. I could imagine losing half an afternoon here, feet up, just reading and watching the flames. There is even a quiet home library tucked in, which makes you want to fuss for the perfect book to keep you company. You have four bedrooms on this level. Each one has a quirk that makes it stand out, but for me, the master is truly easy to love. The Turkish bath attached is a surprise and it feels like something you would find in a small spa, right inside your own home. There is a terrace off the master bedroom, and it really does let you overlook the hills. Sometimes you will catch the sound of a tractor way off in the distance or birds just starting up in the morning. In case you are thinking of inviting more people to stay or maybe need a guest wing, there is space to create even more bedrooms.

The garden outside is another story altogether. I probably spent too much time poking around out there. The gardens are real and lived in but well looked after. Terraces spill off quietly from the villa and call for a morning coffee or just a glass of wine right around sunset. There are so many small corners that kids could hide in or you could find a quiet spot to sit. I did notice the covered parking out front, so friends can come and go without ever feeling crowded. Outside, there is also a pergola with a pizza oven built of real stone. It is easy to see a family gathering on a long afternoon with the smell of dough in the air and nobody in a hurry.

This Siena villa is surrounded by its own land. That is not something you see every day. There are ancient woodland trees and right past them you get about seven hectares of actual vineyards rolling through the valley. If you walk early or right before dinner you will catch a bit of local wildlife—the shy kind, mostly. Sixty hectares of woodland gives you privacy and then forty more for agricultural land. Massive, but somehow never feels intimidating. Trequanda town is not far for your coffee fix or the local art and craft stalls. The coast is within reach if you get tired of rolling hills and want to try the sea now and then.

The villa comes with the main stone building plus outbuildings and stables. If you have ever thought about running your own working vineyard in Siena or just keeping some horses, this is set up for it. There is room to change things up as your life changes, even add bedrooms or other spaces. It has that flexibility.

For me, it is a place where you finally stop checking your phone so much. The view is honestly that good and there are too many interesting spots outdoors and in to just sit for a while. Life here does slow down, but in a way that reminds you what you really want to hang on to.

If you think Tenuta Malacoda might feel like your kind of place in Siena, or even if you just want to poke around and get a sense of it, reach out whenever. I am happy to answer questions or take you for a walk around if you are in the area. At LuxuryProperty dot com, we want the search for a villa to feel as relaxed as the homes we show you. Sometimes, you only know if it fits once you see it up close.