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CURRENT AREA: Chianti
Villa Il Santo
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Latitude: 43.536168 - Longitude: 11.141768 - View Map
ACCOMMODATION
Independent Villa
OCCUPANCY
16 pax
CENTURY
Xth century
LOCATION
Barberino Val d'Elsa
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The Property
The property Il Santo is composed by two buildings: a magnificent tower and the original hay barn, connected by a glass corridor but rented as one independent villa.
The villa, with a separate studio apartment at pool level and seven double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms can accommodate 16 guests.
A very well equipped large kitchen, huge dining room and several living rooms complete the interior offering and an assortment of furnished outdoor areas and al fresco dining terrace entice you to linger outdoors.
The property totally is 750 sqm. and it has1 acres of land.
A typically Italian garden, with lawns adorned with roses, jasmine and indigenous plants and flowers offers our guests different areas to relax in with complete privacy. The infinity swimming pool with its annexed Jacuzzi overlooks the amazing Chianti countryside. Vineyards changing colors with the seasons and the silhouetted towers of the San Gimignano skyline on the horizon, guarantee complete relaxation under the Tuscan sun.
VILLA DESCRIPTION
The villa, strategically oriented at the top of one of the most perfectly situated Chianti hills, offers the guests stunning views of the Tuscan valleys and countryside beyond.
Originally built in the year 1000AD, it has undergone a lengthy and meticulously conceived restoration. Today, as a result, guests may enjoy the extraordinary views provided from its unique Tuscan hilltop location. This gorgeous villa, which has been beautifully appointed with the latest modern facilities, has all the comforts that one might want for a memorable and truly unforgettable holiday. Both the old tower and the hay barn have been completely restored with old brick floors and reclaimed wooden ceilings, showcasing the best of contemporary Italian design, with a very cool, clean look.
TOWER
Main floor: Two large living rooms with glorious arched windows providing a spectacular view over the valley; one twin bedroom (or join as queen) with en-suite bathroom; and a separate powder room
First floor: One bedroom (queen size bed) with fireplace and a large double shower bathroom; One twin bedroom (or join as queen) with en suite shower bathroom, and one bedroom (queen size bed) with en-suite bathroom and adjoining living room (perfect for reading) with large fireplace
Second floor: A master bedroom with queen size bed, separate dressing room, and large bathroom with lavish bathtub and separate walk-in shower
HAY BARN
Main floor: Gourmet kitchen with all facilities (Two ovens, one microwave oven, double fridge, wine fridge, 8 burner induction stove, double sinks, commercial dishwasher; dining room which seats 16-18 , laundry room and powder room
First floor: Two bedrooms (queen size beds) each with en suite bathroom
GUEST HOUSE AT SWIMMING POOL LEVEL
Studio with double bed, bathroom with shower, and combination kitchen/living room
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Facilities
• Air conditioning
• Breakfast and dinner on request
• WI-FI Connection
• Dvd
• Parking at the property
• Swimming-pool
• TV SAT
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Distances
Nearest village with shops, banks and PO Barberino Val d’Elsa 3,5 km
Florence 41 km
Siena 43 km
San Gimignano 19 km
Volterra 46 km
Florence Airport 48 km
Pisa airport Galileo Galilei 84 km
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How to arrive
From Florence
Take highway A1 direction Rome and exit at FIRENZE-IMPRUNETA
After the toll, turno to the right and take the freeway Firenze - Siena
Exit at TAVARNELLE (which is the fourth exit off of the freeway)
After the exit, turn on your left until you come to a round about.
Then turn to the right and you go all straight on passing 3 round about following directions for Barberino Val d’Elsa
At the 4th one, turn left direction Siena-Poggibonsi, at the end of the road turn right direction Barberino val d'Elsa-Poggibonsi-Siena.
Keep going for about 2 kms, after passed Barberino village, as soon as you start going down the hill, you turn right direction Petrognano-Empoli-Certaldo.
Proceed on this road for about 3 kms. As soon as you get into Petrognano village, you can see a sign with the indication TORRE DEL SANTO.
Turn left in strada Petrognano (right after Restaurant Paese Dei Campanelli which is on your right hand side): proceed on the unpaved road till the very end and you will arrive at Il Santo.
The villa is located in Strada di Petrognano, 27 50021 Barberino Val d'Elsa (Florence)
Enzo, Annagloria and Gemma await you at the property
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