Splendid Renaissance villa built as a summer-house by a noble Florentine family. The property is beautifully situated, amidst green hills, olive-groves and vineyards producing the famous Chianti Classico wine. The stone buildings close to the villa have been recently restored preserving their original architectural features typical of the region and turned into 6 comfortable apartments, all of which providing tastefully furnished interiors. Distances: Mercatale Val di Pesa with all kinds of shops 3 km, San Casciano 6 km, Florence 20 km, Siena 50 km. At guests' disposal: equipped garden, shared swimming-pool (12 x 6 m) set in panoramic location, barbecue and table-tennis. Mountain bikes for rent. The access to the property is via an unpaved but well-maintained road. On request maid service (€ 11 / per hour to be paid on the spot) and baby-sitting (payment on the spot). By arrangement it is possible to hire a baby bed (€ 52 / per week to be paid on the spot). Washing-machine and iron to be shared among the 5 apartments. The produce of the estate is available to be purchased. By arrangement it is possible to organise guided tours in the most beautiful areas of Tuscany in order to get to know its works of art, its excellent wines as well as local handicraft.Parking. Central heating. (68 m2) Gr. fl.: living-room (sat. TV) with kitchen corner (oven) and fireplace. 1st fl.: 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower, living-room with double sofa-bed. EXTRA COSTS TO BE PAID ON THE SPOT:Heating: central. - Price: included. Garantee deposit: Euro 150. Final cleaning: Euro 15 per person with a minimum of Euro 26.AMENITIES, CHARACTERISTICS AND FACILITIES:* Class of confort: 3* Swimming pool (open May to September unless otherwise stated)* Cleaning help available (to be arranged and paid directly on the spot)* Baby-beds (free of charge or upon payment)* TV* Washing machine (may also have to be shared)* Cots (free of charge or upon payment* Well equipped gardens or outdoor areas* Special amenities (bicycles for hire, boats, cooking lessons, cook available, etc...)* Everything included formula (extra costs such as electricity, linen, water, gas and heating are included in the price)