A modern Chianti villa

Elisabetta is already waiting for us when we enter  the gate. We have seen the photos of the garden, but the Italian flower garden of the villa exceeds all of our expectations. We immediately get handed freshly picked figs and strawberries. “Deliciously sweet, the last ones of the season” Elisabetta smiles. It is September and still warm, so this type of fig (green from the outside and pink on the inside) are still delicious. Together we head towards the pool area. Elisabetta opens the fence to the fenced outdoor pool. From the solarium, the view over the Chianti hills is absolutely stunning.

The Chianti villa of Elisabetta is situated in hills of Greve in Chianti. The perfect place for wine lovers. Near the Tuscan village of Ponte agli Stolli, between Florence and Arezzo. We just love all these vineyards and olive groves around us, the grapes are so beautiful at this time of year! In a few weeks the harvest season will start. We walk along the olive trees to the terraces. On our way over, we find the parents of Elisabetta, working in the vegetable garden. They live in the adjacent villa. Which is convenient, in case you need advice or some local help. At the same time they fully respect the privacy of the guests. We continue the tour along the several terraces and porches and also find a large terrace to dine at all together. The Wi-Fi connection works both outside and inside, we notice as we enter the hallway from the garden. The living area has a light and modern look to it. Also the kitchen, reading corner and bathroom on the ground floor are very well maintained. Upstairs we find 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Elisabetta explains that the house is built out of and with energy-saving materials. This results in airconditioning becoming superfluous. With the indoor temperature remaining constant, in contrast to the varying outside temperature no airconditioning is needed.

VIP Treatments

While every VIP Chianti villa is absolutely gorgeous, no true Tuscan VIP experience is complete without our special VIP treatments. Treatments and experiences perfect in this Chianti region:  Chianti wine tour, Florence tour, cooking course at home, Italian classes, cook at home, Vespa tour, or a personal shopper!

Layout villa

• Square meters: 300
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 3
• Persons: 7

The 2 floor villa has recently been renovated and has an elegant Tuscan style to it. The villa is perfecty suited for 7 people, although an additional child or baby will be no problem. The house is built with energy-saving materials. This results in air conditioning becoming superfluous, with the indoor temperature remaining constant, in contrast to the varying outside temperature. The villa sits flauntings at the top of a hill where usually a nice breeze provides cooling.

Ground floor villa

Indoor

• living room with:
• large corner sofa and comfortable armchairs
• TV
• children’s toys and books
• large dining table
• doors to the garden,
• separate kitchen with
• breakfast table
• stove
• dishwasher
• oven
• microwave
• toaster
• American coffee machine
• doors to the garden
• separate laundry room with washing machine, large fridge and freezer
• small office with desk and reading corner
• bathroom with shower
• stairs to the first floor

Outdoor

• Italian garden with several terraces and seating areas (450 m²)
• fenced swimming pool (child frindly) (5m×10m) with massaging water jets
• solarium area within the fenced gate (160 m²) paved in travertine
• wood oven
• barbecue

First floor villa

Indoor

• bedroom with double bed and
• ensuite bathroom with a sink, toilet and shower.
• bedroom with two single beds (can be united on request)
• bedroom with double bed
• bedroom with single bed and space for an extra bed or baby cot
• bathroom with a sink, toilet and shower

Outdoor

• the single bedroom has a large terrace with table and chairs

Italy – Tuscany – Florence – Chianti

Distances and tips surrounding villa

Gaville, 1 km. Tips:

• Drinking a cappuccino at the bar

Ponte Agli Stolli, 4 km. Tips:

• Shopping in the grocery store

Dudda, 6 km. Tips:

• Dining at the typical Tuscan Trattoria ‘Casa in Chianti’

Greve in Chianti, 15 km. Tips:

• Wine tasting at one of the many wine farms in the heart of the Chianti area

Florence historical centre, 55 km. Tips:

• Art museum in Palazzo degli Uffizi
• Cathedral of Florence
• Palazzo Vecchio
• Galleria dell’Accademia
• Palazzio Pitti
• Ponte Vecchio
• Piazza della Signoria
• Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana

Arezzo 48 km. Tips:

• Check out the big antique market every last Sunday of the month
• Read all about this city and its surroundings in the Arezzo special

Siena 65 km. Tips:

• Visit the famous Palio on July 2 or August 16
• Read all about this city and its surroundings in the Siena special

The Chianti wine area. Tips:

• Drive through the valley with the endless vineyards with the blue Chianti Sangiovese grape
• Attend a Chianti wine tasting at one of the many wine producers to taste the Chianti DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) wines.

Airports:

• Florence – Amerigo Vespucci: 60 km
• Pisa – Galileo Galilei: 120 km
• Perugia: 132 km