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Casa Gaia farmhouse rentals located in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy. Casa Gaia is located on the top of a Chianti hill, and thanks to this position, benefits from a wonderful view over rolling hills.
Ideal for a vacation surrounded by nature and yet close to restaurants, enotecas and more Casa Gaia offers the possibility of a relaxing stay, afternoons spent in the solitude of the pool lined with olive trees, or taking advantage of the private tennis court for a little sport and exercise. The property is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards owned by the family, therefore it is absolutely private and quiet! A pleasant garden with olive and fruit trees and well-manicured lawns surrounds this typical Tuscan farmhouse.
On the back of the house there is a delightful loggia, which provides welcome shade and a lovely area for al fresco dining in summer!! Garden furniture and an outdoor parking place are available.
In the wine town of Greve in Chianti - at 6 km away - you can find bars, bank, post office supermarket, delicious restaurants, pharmacy and a colourful open air market on Saturday morning.
Casa Gaia is reached by a winding unpaved road (3.5 Km from the SS 222) which leads up through the wood to the house. A remote controlled gate limits the property. Please note that the house is accessed by a track of approx. 500m and is not suitable for low-to-the-ground cars, but a small Fiat Punto would probably do fine. A car is necessary to reach the property.
Perfect for: Family or couples.
The Details:
Casa Gaia is built on several levels. And here they are:
On the ground floor there is a large living room with original Tuscan terracotta tiled floors and oak-beamed with open fireplace in Tuscan stone and splendid views down the valley; arch through to second living area; Six steps lead down to charming kitchen with pale blue beams, open fireplace, seating for 8 people equipped with dishwasher, gas range, fridge and freezer, oven. All these three rooms have direct access to the garden.
Four steps leads to the mezzanine floor. Mezzanine: On this floor there is the beautiful dining room and with oak table seating 10/12 people and the master bedroom (Queen) with en-suite bathroom having double sink and bathtub.
The dining room has direct access to the loggia. First Floor:
A short stair case (6 steps) of Pietra serena stone leads to the first floor where other 3 bedrooms are located. On this floor there are one double bedroom (Queen) with en-suite shower room; further double bedroom (Queen); charming single bedroom (perfect for a child) with additional roll-away bed and further bathroom with shower; beautiful, panoramic views from all bedroom windows.
Services, Features, Amenities:
Private swimming pool (6 x 12 meters & 2.5 meters deep, with diving board), all-weather tennis court (flood-lit for the evenings), billiard room in a separate gazebo in the garden, covered loggia with panoramic views offering a third living room leading to jasmine covered pergola for al fresco dining with table for 8 people. Dishwasher, washing machine, telephone, central heating, TV. Crib and high chairs available on request. Screens on bedroom windows.
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Perhaps many American's think of a bottom heavy bottle encased in straw and crowned with a candle, when you mention "Chianti." But to anyone that has traveled to this lovely, low mountainous region with its vast wooded areas, vine covered hills and olive groves would quickly point out that there is more to Chianti than a common red wine in a demi-gioni - the classic fat, green-straw bottle you see in the back of a farmer's Ape. This region, besides its stunning scenery, lovely hill towns and hamlets produces unique wines from the modest table wine (Tavola Rosso) to the highly regarded "Chianti Classico, Gallo Nero." The Chianti region of Tuscany provides visitors with (wine) beautiful scenery, (more wine) interesting local festivals during the harvest season September - October, (really good and inexpensive wine) some wonderful hamlets to discover and (did we say wine?) a perfect position for day trips to Florence, Siena and many other small fortified towns.
Touring Ideas:
40km Siena
45km San Gimignano
50km Florence airport
140km Pisa airport
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