Tuscany villa in Chianti region of Greve in Chianti
with swimming pool near Florence and Siena, Italy
Villa Gianina
Chianti
Tuscany villa in Greve in Chianti with swimming pool near Florence
and Siena, Italy. This Tuscany villa is located amidst the lush
meadows of the Chianti classico region near Greve in Chianti
yet very near the mediaeval towns of Tuscany including Florence
& Siena. This Tuscan villa is about 5 kms in the hills above
the charming market town of Greve in Chianti. Greve in Chianti
is halfway between Florence and Siena, within easy reach of
both historic towns. Villa Greve has been recently renovated
by a team of English and Italian architects, the villa sits
in a beautiful Chianti valley close to the lovely historical
towns of Florence, Siena, San Gimignano Radda in Chianti, Gaiole
and Castellina-in-Chianti.
The villa is composed by a main villa and the granary. The
granary which is a few steps to the east of the villa includes
a spectacular upstairs sitting room with sound system, and
a downstairs bedroom and bathroom with shower.
Main Villa: At ground level, there are two
bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom (with bath) and a small
room with two single beds, using the downstairs cloak/shower
room. On the first floor there are 3 bedrooms: two south-facing
double-bedded rooms have fabulous views down the valley, with
en suite shower/bathrooms, the third upstairs double bedded
room has its own Tuscan style fireplace and bathroom with
bath, reached through a dressing room with 2 additional single
beds.
The villa has a double height dining room at ground level
with large table seating 12-20 people. There is a gallery
above and a large traditional Tuscan fireplace. This rests
in front of a large inglenook fireplace for winter fires or
summer grills. The dining room leads to outside terraces with
lovely views of the surrounding woodland. The kitchen is fully
fitted with five hob gas cooker, electric ovens, dishwasher
and deluxe refrigerator and freezer with ice maker. Also included
is a food processor and juicer. The kitchen surfaces are finished
in elegant travertine with a carved stone sink. The villa
also has a laundry area with washer and dryer.
The pool of 20 X 40 foot, with diving board and night lights,
is immediately adjacent to the house. Nearby to the pool is
a large loggia and shaded dining area, complete with a working
wood-fired bread oven for all manner of outdoor cooking.
Villa Gianina rests in beautiful landscapes with hills on
all side. The villa is at 620 m elevation, in a temperate
climate surrounded by terraces landscaped with predominantly
olive trees and green woodland. The surrounding woods are
oak and sweet chestnut with some mediterranean pines. The
villa is surrounded with borders containing typical mediterranean
plants and shrubs such as rosemary, lavender, herbs and numerous
wild flowers. In season, there is an abundance of butterflies.
This luxury villa is avaible for vacation rentals throughout
the year. A 4 wheel drive "Land Rover Discovery"
is available for rental with the villa at a cost of £400
per week including insurance.
Heating: Included. The weekly prices
are fully inclusive charges covering supply of linen,
towels, electricity and firewood. The prices exclude telephone/fax
usage which will be charged at the itemised rate monitored
for rental period. ; A Land Rover Discovery can be rented
on arrangement at a weekly cost of £500 including
insurance.
