Elegant farmhouse with outstanding view of Chianti hills Badminton court — Property 5833

Elegant farmhouse with outstanding view of Chianti hills Badminton court

This elegant 18th century stone farmhouse is situated on 2,5 hectares of land with swimming pool and badminton / volleyball court overlooking Chianti hills and the ancient town of Volterra. The house has been completely restored to high standard and divided into 2 independent apartments with their own entrances, kitchen and bathrooms. MASSOTHERAPY AT THE PROPERTY ON REQUEST. TONING, ANTI-STRESS, LYMPHODRAINING MASSAGES CAN BE CARRIED OUT BY A PROFESSIONAL THERAPIST FROM THE LOCAL SPA TOWN OF CASCIANA TERME, IN ORDER TO EASE TENSIONS AND HELP TO MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY EVEN MORE RELAXING.

Details for IL CIPRESSO in Tuscany, Italy

Downstairs apartment, sleeps 6, has been sensitively restored to maintain the original characteristics. 2 doubles, 1 twin, 2 bathrooms, a large kitchen / dining-room, lounge, private outside patio, bbq, parking. shared swimming pool and badmington pitch.

Location Chianni Chianni < Pisa area < Tuscany < Italy

Availability for IL CIPRESSO in Tuscany, Italy

Last updated on:

Thursday, 02 October 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Rental rates for IL CIPRESSO in Tuscany, Italy

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Notes to the rental rates

• Welcome Basket on arrival
  Free Wine Tour on request
  Saturday cleaning included
  
• Enjoy Spring in Tuscany and see the famous poppy fields and lushgreen meadows with many wild flowers including orchids.
  For people who really want to get a taste of the real Tuscan life, October is the wine and olive oil season, while November is famous for truffles, mushrooms and wildboar festivals.
  These festivals in the villages all around involve eating and drinking local produce and savouring the true village atmosphere. Please enquire for off season rates.
  
• For Winter months central heating on meter.
  Please enquiry for Christmas and New Year prices.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for IL CIPRESSO in Tuscany, Italy

THE HOUSE

The original stone farmhouse dates back to 18th century when it was part of a large estate run by a local noble family. Over the years the property has been restored. using only materials from the area, although the stunning views of the rolling Tuscan hills with Volterra dominating them have not changed for centuries. The property is situated 1 km away from the village of Vhianni, at 350mt asl, along an unmade up road which goes through vineyards and olive groves and used mainly by farmers.

GARDEN AND POOL

Each apartment has its own secluded area for eating outside or just to relax the views. There are 2 separate footpaths leading to the large swimming pool (8 x 16 mt -- 120cm shallow part) and to the badmington pitch. The property includes 2 hectares of field and woods where you can find wild orchids and deer.

SURROUNDING AREA

In the village of Chianni you can find all your shopping needs. Florence, Siena, San Gimignano are within 1 hour drive away, although the local area is very interesting to visit too. In Volterra, Etruscan capital, Roman centre and an important medieval city, you can visit the many museums or just enjoy the local craftsmanship of alabaster. The spa town of Casciana Terme is only 15 minutes away where you can enjoy beauty treatment and natural hot springs. Hot springs are common in the area. Infact, half an hour drive away, in the town of Larderello, there is the largest natural geo-thermic energy producing power station in Europe with its own museum.