Overview
A newly restored farmhouse in the coveted Chianti Classico
This newly restored Tuscan farmhouse features a chic contemporary decor, sauna, steam room and wonderful infinity pool with soaring views over a medieval castle, olive groves and the rolling vineyards of Chianti.
The Casa Belvedere is part of a traditional Tuscan Borgo, a medieval hamlet consisting of a castle, ancient church and a number of farmhouses. This is nestled on a hill within an 800-hectare historic estate in the center of the Chianti wine region, between Siena and Florence. In addition to being exceptionally beautiful, this is also an authentic part of Tuscany, the perfect location for enjoying all the charms of this world-famous region.
Meticulously restored, the villa combines historic features with contemporary design and comforts. The villa excels at outdoor living thanks to its various terraces and sitting areas. There is a covered patio with attractive outdoor furniture next to the villa, a covered sitting area with lovely views, another quiet sitting area for your morning coffee and a panoramic dining terrace with sweeping views. There is also an outdoor pizza oven for your alfresco meals.
The infinity pool has been designed to accentuate the vista of olive groves, the Borgo’s medieval castle, undulating vineyards and ancient oak forests. Guests can relax on the sunbeds bordering the pool or in the sauna and steam room.
The interiors are decorated in a chic contemporary style while maintaining historic details like terracotta tiles and wooden beams. Guests can gather in the spacious living room, smaller sitter room, or TV room with a piano. In the afternoons or evenings, enjoy some additional fun in the games room. There is a large square dining table that seats 12 as well as a small breakfast table in the well-equipped kitchen.
Each of the villa’s six en suite bedrooms has its own ambiance and color palette. Some have slanted beamed ceilings, model floral wallpaper and attractive sitting areas. The en suite bathrooms have all new fittings as well as large showers and/or a bathtub. The sitting room on the ground floor can be an additional bedroom, with en suite bathroom, adapted to guests in a wheelchair or with reduced mobility.
Leaving the villa, there is plenty to do in the immediate vicinity which is dotted with medieval villages, castles and wineries. The area’s vineyards and fields are dissected with small backroads which are perfect for exploring on foot or by e-bike. Siena and Florence can also be reached in under an hour’s drive. The villa’s friendly and welcoming staff is available at the estate’s office, to assist you with any of your needs during your stay.
Situated between Florence and Siena, the property is a sprawling 800-acre estate in the heart of Chianti Classico, made up of rolling vineyards, olive groves and oak forest and has a history dating back at least 1,000 years.
Majestically crowning a hill is a private borgo, or hamlet, consisting of a fortified medieval castle, an 18th-century villa, a Romanesque-Gothic parish church, and several adjacent restored farm houses. Due to its position between the republics of Siena and Florence, the fortified castle rose in strategic importance and was fought over by the intense rivals.
Over the centuries the estate’s vineyard also grew in prominence and it was at this very estate where the standard blend of Chianti wine was developed in the 19th century, which was also the first of Tuscany high quality wines. While the current owners do not produce their own wine, 22 hectares of the estate’s vineyards are leased to a noted local wine maker.
The estate’s church is an architectural jewel. An even older church stood here, before being replaced with the Romanesque structure in the 11th century. Damaged by fire in the 14th century, it had some renovations in the Gothic style. The vaulted ceilings of the nave feature beautiful frescoes dating to 1367 and depicting the life of Christ. There is also a working organ from the late 18th century. The church can be used for weddings and in summer occasional concerts are also held.
This magical location provides the perfect setting for creating special memories with family and friends and its tranquility and splendid natural allure also make it ideal for wellness and creative retreats.
There is a wide range of things to do in the area to complement your Tuscan holiday. Within close proximity are medieval villages, castles and exceptional wineries. The area’s vineyards and fields are crisscrossed with smaller backroads, perfect for exploring on foot or by e-bike. Siena and Florence are also within easy reach and can be visited on day trips from the estate.
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HOLIDAY HOME AMENITIES
- Infinity pool (4×11m) with spectacular view towards the castle
- Sauna and steam room
- Air conditioning
- Internet WIFI connection
- TV room with a piano and separate games room
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Fridge and separate freezer
- Oven
- Microwave
- Coffee makers (American/Italian/Nespresso Machine)
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Mixer
- Water purifier (Grohe) for still and sparkling cold water
- Ice machine
- Hair dryers
- Iron and ironing board
- Mosquito screens
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
- First aid kit
- Vegetable garden
- Manicured garden bordered by olive trees and with soaring views over the nearby castle and rolling hills
- Covered patio with outdoor furniture next to villa
- Sitting area under a pergola in the garden
- Small sitting area for morning coffee
- Panoramic dining terrace
- Outdoor wood fire pizza oven
DISABLED FACILITUES
The house has been designed to work for a person in a wheelchair. There is a paved path from the parking space to the main entrance. Ramps can be put in place to level the 1 step at the main entrance, the door from the house into the garden, and from the living room to the ground floor bedroom with a single bed (90x200, height 66cm. The mattress base can be operated with a remote control). From here you reach a wheelchair adapted bathroom. On request a second standard single bed can be added free of charge. The pool is accessible via wide steps (we can send a photo on request).
Touring ideas
- Radda in Chianti 8 km – 15 min
- Panzano 18 km – 25 min
- Castellina in Chianti 20 km – 30 min
- Greve in Chianti 25 km – 35 min
- Siena 30 km – 40 min
- San Gimignano 45 km – 1h 10 min
- Florence 55 km – 1 h 15 min
- Arezzo 70 km – 1 h 15 min
- Pisa 120 km – 2 hr
- Rome 245 km – 3 hr
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Activities
Radda: The next town is Radda in Chianti, there are shops, trattorias, banks, post offices and pharmacies.
Majestically perched on a hill and surrounded by a sea of green, this alluring town’s position is truly spectacular. It has a medieval walkway and main square, where the Palazzo del Podestà displays its coats of arms and elegant arches. This palace had been the headquarters of the Chianti League, a military-political organisation that controlled this territory under Florence rule, for over four centuries. Opposite is the Neo- Romanesque Church of San Niccolò.
Castello di Ama: This tiny hamlet is the unexpected setting for museum-worthy contemporary art.The “town’s” handful of handsome buildings are now part of the Castello di Ama winery — one of Chianti’s finest — and house some of the works that the winery began commissioning over a decade ago. Today the collection consists of a dozen permanent pieces, including works by Anish Kapoor and Kendell Geers. Their two-hour guided visit includes the winery, the artwork and a tasting of the estate’s olive oil and wines (€35; book in advance).
Brolio Castle: A must for wine lovers, Brolio is one of the oldest wineries in the world and is where the Chianti style of wine was “born.” This is the former home of the extremely wealthy Ricasoli family who has owned the estate since 1167. You can visit the castle and the gardens on your own or book one of their guided tours which includes the history of the estate, its wine-making facilities, cellars where Brolio’s wine is aged, and concludes with a wine tasting.
Castellina in Chianti: A small medieval town nestled at the top of a rolling green hill at an altitude of 578m. Via Ferrucci, a pedestrian zone, is the main street and home to a number of restaurants, some with outdoor seating. Castellina is dominated by its early 15th century castle, home to the Archaeological Museum of Chianti Senese displaying ancient artifacts from area excavations, including many from the Etruscan settlements of the area. The parish church San Salvatore contains an important fresco of the enthroned Madonna attributed to Bicci di Lorenzo.
Panzano: This picturesque town is well worth a wander and which features gorgeous views of the surrounding vineyards. Be sure to drift behind the square where you will find the old fortress and the Church of Santa Maria. The town is home to world famous butcher Dario Cecchini and his eatery, ideal for a hearty lunch. If you’re looking to do some shopping, track down Verso x Verso for custom designed leather goods. Just outside Panzano stands the beautiful 12th C parish church of San Leolino which houses precious pieces of sacred artwork.
Greve in Chianti: A charming town with a delightful main square surrounded by porticos and pottery shops and other artisanal boutiques. On Saturdays this square hosts a weekly market and you can further enjoy the square’s ambiance over a delicious cappuccino and pastry at the Pasticceria Chianti.
Montefioralle: A tiny hilltop hamlet of Montefioralle, worth the detour from Greve. Leave the car in the parking just outside the wall (piazza Santo Stefano) and walk the narrow cobbled streets of this small borgo that started its life as a castle. Get the camera ready for some very picturesque scenes.
Badia a Passignano: The splendid monastery of Badia a Passignano takes the form of a quadrangular fortified monastic complex with corner towers. Towards the middle of the 15 C the convent was augmented by the addition of cloisters and a wall. Information regarding the year of the Badia’s foundation is unclear. In 1049 Badia passed into the Vallombrosano order, a reformed branch of the Benedictines. In 1545, the abbey became an important theological, literary and scientific study centre; the monastery chronicles report that Galileo Galilei taught mathematics here from 1587-1588. The monastery is still today occupied by the Valombrosiani monk community.
The “Strada Chiantigiana“ (SR 222): An ancient road leading from Florence to Siena is full of spectacular scenery, historic sites and the romance of the Tuscany region of Italy. This back road runs through rolling hills overgrown with vineyards to Chianti’s small cities and towns such as Greve, Radda, and Gaiole.
Hot Springs: In Tuscany there are several natural hot springs fed by volcanic water from 30 to 55 degrees Celsius. Some of them have been known from Etruscan and roman times like Calidario and Saturnia. You can add to your holiday in Tuscany a day in a thermal hot spring.
San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy. It is mainly famous for its medieval architecture, especially its towers, which may be seen from several kilometers outside the town. The town also is known for the white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, grown in the area.
Siena: The Sienese have no doubt, their town is the most beautiful in all of Tuscany, if not all of Italy. Siena has remained a Gothic city. Renaissance, one of the major influences in Florence, hardly affected the urban development of Siena. The city unfolds around the main shell-shaped square called “Il Campo.” Twice a year the famous horse race known as the “Palio” takes place here. The narrow streets are lined with old shops and small cafes, while churches and museums are real treasures of the fourteenth century.
Florence: The city lies on the Arno River and is known for its history and its importance in the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, especially for its art and architecture. A centre of medieval European trade and finance, the city is often considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance; in fact, it has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages. It was long under the de facto rule of the Medici family. From 1865 to 1870 the city was also the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. The historic centre of Florence continues to attract millions of tourists each year and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982.
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Casa Belvedere
Ground floor:
- Open plan living room with large sofas and dining room with large table seating 12
- Large kitchen with all new appliances and breakfast table
- Sitting room or extra bedroom for person with reduced mobility
- Bathroom
- Bedroom I: Double, 160x190, en suite with shower, double wash basins and WC. This bedroom is located on a mezzanine.
First floor:
- TV and piano sitting room
- Game room
- Bedroom II: Double, 160x190, en suite with shower, double wash basins and WC
- Bedroom III: Double, 160x190, en suite with shower, double wash basins and WC
Second floor:
- Bedroom IV: Double, 160x190, en suite with tub, shower, double wash basins and WC
- Bedroom V: Double, 160x190, en suite with shower, double wash basins and WC
- Bedroom VI: Double, 160x190, en suite with shower, double wash basins and WC
Outdoors:
- Infinity pool with spectacular view towards the castle
- Manicured garden bordered by olive trees and with soaring views over the nearby castle and rolling hills
- Covered patio with outdoor furniture next to villa
- Sitting area under a pergola in the garden
- Small sitting area for morning coffee
- Panoramic dining terrace
- Outdoor wood fire pizza oven
- Parking spaces
05 Oct 2024 - 09 Nov 2024
8590 EUR €
24 Aug 2024 - 05 Oct 2024
10390 EUR €
13690 EUR €
Weekly rates in €
Casa Belvedere | 23 Mar 2024 - 25 May 2024 05 Oct 2024 - 09 Nov 2024 |
25 May 2024 - 06 Jul 2024 24 Aug 2024 - 05 Oct 2024 |
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RENT INCLUDES
- Bed, bath and kitchen linen with change on Saturday
- 6-day and 1-week rentals include one mid-week cleaning on Wednesday is included (does not include changing of sheets/towels). For rentals of longer than one week, the rate includes both the mid-week cleaning and a thorough cleaning on Saturday with sheet and towel change.
- Pool and spa towels, one per person
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Electricity
- Internet WIFI connection
- Baby cot with bed linen and high chair on request
- House cleaning as mentioned above
- Final cleaning
- Pool cleaning
- Garden maintenance
- Welcome hamper: milk, fruit juice, bread, fresh fruit, jam/honey, biscuits/cereals, pasta sauce, extra virgin olive oil from the estate, salt, pepper and vinegar, coffee pods, ground coffee, tea, sugar.
EXTRAS
- One small or medium-sized dog up to 30 kg is acceptable upon advanced approval and with payment of an additional security deposit.
- Tourist tax: The municipality charges EUR 2 per person per night for the first 7 nights, some exemptions apply. You will be asked to settle this on arrival.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
Guests are asked to make a security deposit of EUR 1000 (credit card pre-authorisation held by the agency). At the end of the stay the credit card pre-autorisation will be cancelled, unless it has to be used partly or fully for any damage.
SERVICE ON REQUEST (please enquire with us when booking)
- Additional cleaning for the whole villa: EUR 200; with a change of linens EUR 300
- Laundry service
- Chef for meals (enquire for rates upon booking)
- Grocery shopping for day of arrival: delivery fee of EUR 35, plus the cost of the groceries
- Wood and charcoal for the pizza oven and BBQ provided by the estate upon request.
- Horseback riding at nearby riding school
NOTES
- Reservations from Saturday to Saturday are preferred, flexible dates on request. Minimum stay: 5 nights in high and mid season, 4 nights in low season (4 nights stay do not include midweek cleanup). Rates for less than 7 nights on request.
- Availability only during the above mentioned dates
- Pool opening dates: May to October; pool is open from 8am to 7pm.
- Fireplaces cannot be used for security reason.
- Official check-in 4pm – 7pm; check-out 10am at the latest. Special check-in and check-out requirements must be discussed at the time of booking and confirmed with the villa manager. Additional costs may incur. Please note that the estate cannot grant multiple welcoming services for the same group.