Living Space
- Bedrooms 7
- Bathrooms 7
- Sleeps 14
Amenities
Toiletries, Hair Dryers, Satellite TV, Sound System, Gym, Pool, WIFI, AC in Bedrooms
- Jacuzzi and Steam Room in Wellness area
- Infinity pool
- Tennis court (with racquets and balls available for the use of guests)
- Gym with Technogym equipment (air-conditioned)
- Fresh flowers in main reception rooms
- Fire pit
- Bbq area with pizza oven with seating
- Full size snooker table
Services
Maid(s), Cook, Manager, Groundskeeper/Pool Maintenance
- Welcome aperitiv and welcome home cooked Tuscan dinner on arrival evening
- Daily continental breakfast (fresh fruit, juices, local pastries, coffee, tea, etc.)
- 4 meals a week
- Villa Manager (fluent in English & Italian) will meet guests on arrival, show around the property, explain the area, restaurants, etc.
- 24/7 Emergency contact if required with the Villa Manager
- Villa Manager will drop in if requested each morning to check in on guests and make any arrangements
- Daily morning maid service (set up breakfast, clean up, make beds, tidy bathrooms, pool area, gym, etc.) 8am – 1pm
- Mid-week change of linens and towels
- Mosquito nets
- Heating (with underfloor heating in Main Villa)
- Gardener(s): The Villa Manager will advise guests in advance about any planned visits from the gardeners
- Pool maintenance: The Villa Manager will advise guests in advance about any planned visits by the Pool technician
Optional Services
- Extra maid service
- Chef for lunch and dinner
- Massage at the premises
- Personal trainer for Gym at the premises
- Tennis coach at the premises
- Sommelier with wine tasting in the Villa Wine Cellar
- Selection of Wines from the Villa Wine Cellar
- Beer Keg – there is a fixed beer tap in the bbq/pizza oven area
- Any other services (cooking classes, wine tours, local taxi’s, outings, can be arranged with the Villa Manager directly)
Distances
- Florence: 45 mins
- Siena: 45 mins
- Pisa: 1 hour 30 mins
- Rome Airport: 3 hours
- Greve in Chianti: 25 mins
- Radda in Chianti: 20 mins
- Castellina in Chianti: 20 mins
- Panzano: 12 mins
- San Donato (nearest supermarket): 10 mins
- Nearest restaurant: 5 min walk
Overview
Located in the famous wine region of Chianti Classico, Podere Casanuova di Sicelle is unique in Renaissance history. The main villa, built in circa 1450, was used as a fortress by the Florentines to protect against the marauding Sienese. No doubt much blood was shed in and around the fort as a contest for supremacy reigned between the pope (the Florentines) and the Holy Roman emperor (the Sienese).
Benefitting from its exclusive, elevated position overlooking cypress trees and rolling vineyards, this luxury twin villa has been lovingly restored by renowned Roman architect Domenico Minchilli. It comprises a main villa and guest house with travertine and terracotta floors, bespoke kitchens with European appliances and Carrara marble bathrooms.
The estate is perfect for a large family combining 7 ensuite bedrooms (4 in the Main House and 3 in the Guest House). The main house comprises a kitchen and butler’s pantry with Gaggenau appliances, two dishwashers and multiple fridges and cooktops, ideal for preparing Tuscan feasts prepared by your own personal chef. Meals can be enjoyed in the dining room, or in the adjoining loggia which has spectacular sunset views.
The guest house is self-contained with a living room, dining room and kitchen as well as a full- size snooker room and wellness area with steam room and 6 person jacuzzi.
The Mediterranean gardens have been designed by Stefano Assongna, one of Italy’s sustainable garden designers. Interior design by Pure Interiors.
Property Details
Main Villa (4 Bedrooms – 3 upstairs; 1 downstairs)
- Formal lounge room, living room with tv and study/winter garden, kitchen and butler’s pantry
- Bedroom (next to Wine Cellar): King/Twin bedded room with ensuite marble bathroom with rain shower
- Master Bedroom: King bedded room (cannot be twinned) with ensuite marble bathroom with rain shower
- Bedroom: King/Twin bedded room with ensuite marble bathroom with rain shower
- Bedroom: King/Twin bedded room with ensuite marble bathroom with rain shower and freestanding tub
Guest Villa (3 Bedrooms)
- Living room, dining room, kitchen, snooker room, wellness area with steam room and jacuzzi
- Bedroom: King/Twin bedded room with ensuite marble bathroom with rain shower
- Bedroom: King/Twin bedded room with ensuite marble bathroom with rain shower
- Bedroom: King/Twin bedded room with ensuite marble bathroom with rain shower