General Description
In the early 80's, the people of Murlo were the subject of a study by researchers from the universities of Stanford and Turin. Their goal was to trace the origins of modern Italians back to their Etruscan or earlier roots. What they found, in the outskirts of Siena, were DNA links to the past, untouched by migrations and unlike those found anywhere else in Italy.

A downhill walk, just under a mile, from this comfortable home leads to the center of Casciano di Murlo. Here you can enjoy your morning coffee in the company of real life Etruscans. You will find they are just as friendly as ordinary Italians, maybe more so, since they were here first.

Gated and fenced, Villetta Decoro is surrounded by a garden that's half lawn and half woods. It sits in a residential area of similar homes. An outdoor area with a barbecue has been equipped for dining al fresco. Inside, this smoke free home offers comfortable furnishings, paintings by the artist/owner, screened windows and a European VCR with a collection of English movies. Cleaning service may be requested when booking.

Casciano di Murlo has three cafés, two pizzerie, a butcher, a baker and a grocery shop. While this location is an excellent base for touring, the archeological museum in nearby Murlo must be seen.

By car, Murlo is within 15 minutes; Siena: 25; Buonconvento:30; Montalcino: 45; Pienza: 60; Cortona or the Tuscan coast: 80; Florence or Arezzo: 90; Rome: three hours.

Technical Description
Ground floor: Utility room with washing machine.

First floor: Living/dining room with fireplace, TV, CD player and doors to French balcony. Kitchen with stove top, oven, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. Study. Three bedrooms each with a queen size bed. One bathroom with shower. One bathroom with tub and hand shower.