Casa Dell’ Artista is situated in the medieval perched village of Roccatederighi in the heart of Tuscany, 1 hours drive from Siena. This is an ideal location for discovering all that Tuscany has to offer, the cuisine, the art and the Tuscan towns. Roccatederighi is a lively village with 2 butchers, bakery, fresh vegetable shop, grocers and supermarket. The house is within a 5 minute walking distance of all the local shops, bars and restaurants. There are 4 restaurants and 3 bars/cafes in the village and many more in the immediate locality. The village lies at a height of 1,500 feet and one of its distinguishing features are the rocks with their stunning views. The house, which has its own small turret and secluded garden, offering spectacular views over the Maremma Plain and to the sea in the distance. This view can be enjoyed from all the windows. The old cobbled streets, which are traffic free add to the atmosphere of peace and tranquility and it is totally safe and secure. There are 2 large car parks 5 minutes walk away. Completely restored, the house is on 3 levels. The main entrance is accessed via a garden gate, which leads onto the vine covered terrace, from which there is the main door, leading onto the ground floor. The upper floor : main bedroom, complete with double bed, en suite bathroom and a large terrace, with chairs and table. From here, you can sit and enjoy the spectacular scenery and the wild birds including wood - peckers, owls, swallows ,swifts, house martins, and birds of prey (including buzzards, falcons and Snake Eagles) soaring in the thermals. Ground Floor:The living area has a TV, DVD and large open fireplace. Wi-Fi This extends through an archway into a light, modern kitchen and dining area also with a wonderful old beamed ceiling. The kitchen is fully equipped with a fridge, dishwasher, etc. (There is a washing machine in the bathroom and a fridge freezer in the garden room). The dining area has a dining table and 6 chairs with two windows providing dramatic views of the volcanic rock structures and surrounding countryside. The lower floor: two further twin bedrooms and a large family bathroom, which provides access onto the garden. The larger twin bedroom contains two large single beds and wardrobe.The other smaller bedroom is situated in the turret and has a single bed with a pull out bed of the same size. The south facing garden is another feature with its vine covered terrace, bay tree, fig tree and terracotta pots. The house has two outside terraces both with amazing views. Our house manager is Riccardo Baldanzi, a very friendly local man who has lived in the village with his family all his life. Riccardo is also an olive/wine farmer, local tourist guide, and owns the local bike repair/rental shop. Riccardo has looked after our house for 17 years and is available to help our guests with the transport of luggage, arranging tours including local History/Nature/Wine/Bike tours .