IL
VILLINO
Comfortably sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms
Il Villino, built at the end of the XIX century by the architect Giuseppe Poggi,
has a façade displaying Neo-classical forms with the taste of XVI century's
Florentine mannerism.
Once inside, you are immediately captivated by the seductive atmosphere of the
Italian Belle Epoque. This villa has been owned and lovingly cared for by the
Socci family from five generations. A recent restoration has revealed hidden
treasures, such as decorative frescoes and original structures.
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On the ground-floor, the kitchen area, as in past times, continues
to be the heart of the entire house. There is a comfortable sitting area in
front of the original grey stone hearth, a breakfast room, and the cooking area.
Also located on the ground floor is a large dining room with a table that can
accommodate up to 16 people, a comfortable study, and a small bathroom. In the
adjacent garden is a delightful veranda, under the shade of the linden trees,
for dining and relaxing outdoors.
From the ground floor a grandiose staircase climbs upstairs to find the sleeping
area. There are three double rooms (double or single-sleeping accomodation on
request), one bathroom with shower and small tub, as well as two other bathrooms,
each with a shower. All of the furnishings are original to the estate and have
been in the family for generations.
The park, which can be described as a typical Italian “giardino,”
or garden, offers lovely shaded corners for reading, chatting and relaxing.
In the summer evenings, the fresh air of the countryside is particularly appreciated,
especially while enjoying the spectacular sunsets and dinners by candlelight.
A lovely stone path leads through the fruit orchards to a 12x6m swimming pool,
surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, rose bushes and an enchanting panorama.
LE
SCUDERIE
Comfortably sleeps 9 in 5 bedrooms
Located just behind the Villino, in the immense park, once served as the horse
stables for the main villa. Recently renovated with care, the stables have been
transformed into two large apartments with separate entrances, joined by an
internal staircase that can allow the apartments to be used as one single spacious
house. The top floor, which can be accessed from the panoramic terrace, opens
up to a lovely living room with an old stone fireplace and a small kitchen.
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Off to the side are three bedrooms: the pink room with a romantic queen-size poster bed, the yellow room with a queen-size restored antique bed, and the green room with a single bed. Each bedroom has its own bathroom with a shower, and one even has a full-sized bathtub.
The kitchen is fully equipped with stove, oven, microwave oven, refrigerator/ freezer, and dishwasher. Satellite TV available.
On the ground floor, accessible from the large stone patio, is a huge living area with an impressive fireplace dating back to the 1700s, a study room that can be closed off with two single beds, a bathroom, and an adjoining changing room. The master bedroom is decorated with an amusing trompe l’oeil painting covering the entire wall behind the headboard. Complete with full bath and changing room. The cozy kitchen, leading out to the patio, has a wood-burning oven that is original to the house, as well as a stove, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator/ freezer, and washing machine.
The large patio has an antique stone table that faces the valley of the River Greve with its cool woods and terraced vineyards, which represent the characteristic countryside of the “true” Chianti region.
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Romantic property located in the heart of Tuscany, easily reachable by car, train or plane
Activities & Services available on
request
-Cooking classes
-Wine tasting
-Italian language classes
-Photography workshops
-We may book for free for you the tickets to visit the Uffizi and/or the
Accademia Museums in Florence, so that you do not have to queue in order
to get in
-We may cook for you dinners
(about 30 Euro per adult person, wine not included) and breakfasts (about
7 Euro per adult person)
Facilities:
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Private swimming pool 6X12 meters |
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Barbecue |
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Laundry room with washing machine |
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Dishwasher |
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Satellite TV |
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Stereo with CD player |
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Heating (in Le Scuderie only) |
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