Chianti estate in a magical setting just south of Florence

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Unique property comprising two residences (6 BR) on nearly 10 acres with multiple terraces, new pool with stunning views, extensive gardens, olive grove and oak forest. Adjacent to the historic Castles and wine estates of Vicchiomaggio and Verrazzano. Convenient to Greve and only 15 miles south of Florence-an easy day trip.

The main house is built behind an 11th century watch tower. The first floor comprises double living room and dining room with bar that opens onto the front terrace, capturing the morning sun. Both are beautifully furnished with original 17th furniture. A large kitchen marries modern conveniences with a large hearth and table seating 12. There is a full pantry, full bathroom and laundry off the kitchen. The kitchen opens onto the back terrace facing west under a large oak tree with wood fired grill and travertine stone table seating ten. The second floor has a second living room/office and five bedrooms, including one in the watchtower and three full baths. All bedrooms have their own AC units and window screens. The first floor remains cool even in the heat of summer because of the thick stone walls.

The adjacent guest house is an architectural gem renovated from a farm building with a 15' arched window with new thermo insular glass to keep out the heat. The first floor has a dining area, living room with sofabed and working fireplace, full kitchen and pantry. The second floor has a master bedroom with stunning views of the olive grove, castle and cypress trees. The guesthouse bedroom is spacious with en suite full bath and walk in closet.

The houses are tastefully furnished with original walnut furniture dating back to the 17th century and paintings from the host's ancestral home. The renovation was done using local artisans who forged the wrought iron and stitched the duvet covers from the highest quality linen.

The host and property manager, Federica, can help shape your trip based on your interests--whether these be history and cultural events, biking, hiking, golf, wine tasting, hot springs and their spas, outdoor markets, cooking or just dining in one of the culinary regions of Italy.

The estate is only 15 miles south of Florence and 3 miles to the charming town of Greve, which sits below the medieval hilltown of Montefioralle. To learn more about the chianti wines, there are three historic estates in easy walking distance--the Rennaissance castles of Castello di Vicchiomaggio and Castello di Verrazzano and Villa Calcinaia, which has been in the same family since the Rennaissance. All three have wonderful wines and personal tours/tastings/meals. A 5 minute drive takes you to Greve for capuccino and fresh brioche in the morning, chatting (in English) with the butcher about preparing meat to your taste and in the evening watching the kids play in the piazza from the second floor terrace of Hotel de Verrazzano while you enjoy Rosella's traditional Tuscan cooking.