Beautiful 40-hectare estate wonderfully situated on the hills of San Gimignano, in Tuscany, surrounded by woods, olive groves and vineyards. The property comprises 4 independent farmhouses dating back to the 16th century, all of which have been recently and skilfully restored and turned into charming apartments offering tastefully furnished interiors with antiques, terracotta-tiled floors and beamed ceilings. The property is an ideal destination for those who wish to enjoy tranquility and privacy in Tuscany.
At guests disposal: large furnished outdoor areas, swimming-pool (14 x 7 m – maximum depth 2 m – open from 01/05 to 30/09) offering splendid views of the Tuscan hills, tennis court, bowling green, private furnished garden for each apartment. Parking within the grounds. The woods surrounding the property offers an ideal terrain for beautiful walks.
Property features: Swimming pool, tennis, parking, garden, terrace, maid service, baby bed.
Cornocchio 1
Apartment set in the central part of the property. Ground floor: large living-room with sofas, nice dining area, access (via 3 steps) to a large well-stocked kitchen (oven, freezer, dishwasher, toaster, America coffee maker) with big fireplace ideal for barbecuing, veranda used as a storeroom leading to a large furnished terrace. 2 steps higher: toilet.
First floor: large double bedroom furnished with antiques offering a fireplace, an ensuite bathroom with shower (2 basins) and a small terrace with panoramic views, twin-bedded room with ensuite bathroom with shower, double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower. Private equipped outdoor area with barbecue. Extra features: Heating, fireplace, fridge, dishwasher, barbecue, private garden.
Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6.
Cornocchio 2
Apartment situated near the tennis court, circa 200 m from the swimming-pool away. Originally this building was a watch-tower of the Castellare fortress; it was turned later into a furnace and now, thanks to skillful restoration, it is a beautiful accommodation offering all modern comforts.
Ground floor: living-room with fireplace and access to a large and bright dining area with kitchen corner (microwave, freezer, dishwasher, toaster, America coffee maker), bathroom with shower.
First floor: large double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, bright double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower. 5 steps lower: double bedroom with fireplace and access (via 6 steps) to a bathroom with shower. Private equipped outdoor area with barbecue. Extra features: Heating, fireplace, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, barbecue, private garden.
Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6.
Cornocchio 3
Apartment set in the former stables. Mezzanine ground floor: living-room with dining area and kitchen corner (microwave, freezer, dishwasher, toaster, America coffee maker), large double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower and direct access to a private furnished outdoor area, charming living area with sofas, fireplace and views over the swimming-pool.
First floor: double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, twin-bedded room with ensuite bathroom with shower. Spacious terrace furnished with tables, chairs and barbecue for nice outdoor meals. Beautiful views over the surrounding landscape. Extra features: Heating, fireplace, fridge, dishwasher, barbecue, private garden.
Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6.
Cornocchio 4
Independent one-bedroom apartment set in the ancient oven, circa 70m from the swimming-pool. Ground floor: living-room with kitchen corner and dining area, double bed, bathroom with shower. Private furnished portico with barbecue. Extra features: Heating, fridge, barbecue, private garden.
Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2.
Details:
Sleeps: 20
Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 10.
Villa amenities:
Extra services: maid service available by arrangement (€ 11/ per hour to be paid locally). Baby bed and extra bed available on request (€ 100/ per week to be paid on the spot). It is possible to arrange Italian language classes, cooking classes and cook service.
Location & Nearby Attractions:
Distances: San Gimignano with all kinds of shops and restaurants 10 km, Castelfalfi with golf course 10 km, Volterra 14 km, Colle Val D’Elsa 16 km, Siena approximative 40 km, Florence approximative 60 km.
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