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About The Experience

Ideal for a family, this farmhouse in the Chianti region of Tuscany has a shared swimming pool and close proximity to Greve in Chianti. Florence is conveniently located just 25 km away, so you and your family can experience both the city and countryside in the same day.

Location Description

The location of this property is ideal for those who want to enjoy the peace of the Tuscan landscape and at the same time wish to visit the villages of the Chianti area, such as Castellina, Radda, and Gaiole. Greve, the capitol of the Chianti region is just three kilometers away, and has shops, nice restaurants and bars. Walk around the main square, Piazza Matteotti, a lively place where festivals are regularly held. Don’t miss the famous shops of Greve including Antica Macelleria Falorni, a Tuscan butcher shop that has been in the same spot since 1729, and Bottega dell’Artigianato, a shop specialized in hand-woven baskets and products made in olive wood. Other daytrips include the artistic and medieval cities of Florence, Siena and San Gimignano.

Nearby Attractions: The Chianti region is known for its “Chianti Classico” wine. Greve in Chianti, with its triangular shaped piazza has a great wine museum. Panzano’s old town is perfect for taking walks and the town has several wine bars and restaurants which offer wine tasting. In Castellina in Chianti, walk Via delle Volte, which is an underground tunnel around the city. The medieval towns of Radda and Gaiole offer tourists many castles to visit including the Castle of Volpaia, Castle of Vertine and the Castle of Meleto.

San Gimignano: 45 km/28 mi
Siena: 45 km/28 mi
Florence (airport): 25 km/15.5 mi
Castellina in Chianti: 22 km/13.5 mi
Greve in Chianti: 3 km/1.5 mi

Exterior Description

This farmhouse has a large garden with a swimming-pool (16 x 9 m, max. depth 2 m), open from early May to late October, shared with the owner of the property. A covered terrace with a BBQ is furnished for al-fresco dining. The access to the property is an unpaved but well-maintained road and parking is available within the grounds. The property owner lives in an apartment on the premises.

Interior Description

(480 m2/5,166 ft2)

Ground Floor:This villa was restored with its original architectural features such as terracotta-tiled floors, beamed ceilings and stone walls. There is a living-room with a TV and fireplace as well as a sitting-room with a sofa and armchair. Seven steps lower is the dining-room and three steps higher is the well-equipped kitchen with a fireplace and an oven, freezer, microwave and an American coffee maker. The kitchen has access to the terrace.

First Floor: On the first floor are five bedrooms. The first three bedrooms have king-size beds (two are 200 cm, one is 180 cm). The fourth double bedroom has a large queen-size bed (170 cm) and an en suite bathroom with bathtub. The final bedroom has a single bed. There are two bathrooms; one with a shower and the other with a bathtub. Additionally, there is an office and living-room with a non-working fireplace, a TV with local channels only, a piano and access to the outside via a staircase of about ten steps.

Features Description

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

• Housekeeping Available: 10 Euro per hour
• Italian Cooking Class Available: 80 Euro per hour for a minimum 4 people

Please Note:

• The property owner lives in an apartment on the premises. She has some resident cats and shares access to the pool.

Features and Amenities

Barbecue Swimming Pool - Shared American Coffee Maker Microwave Oven Washing Machine

Fireplace - Indoor Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

• Sun 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Mon 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Tue 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Wed 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Thu 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Fri 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Sat 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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