Beautiful independent villa with swimming-pool situated near Castellina in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti Classico area. This property was recovered by restoring the outbuilding of an ancient manor house. The restoration was very accurate and aimed to preserve the original architectural features and the old charm. The villa is surrounded by 220 hectares of beautiful vineyards and olive groves producing excellent olive oil and wines. The garden offers a nice swimming-pool to be shared with the owners. The house has an independent entrance and is tastefully furnished, in rustic style. The location is ideal to visit the most beautiful Tuscan towns like Siena, Florence, San Gimignano as well the charming villages of the Chianti Classico region. Distances: Castellina Scalo with all kinds of shops 7 km away, Castellina in Chianti 8 km away, Radda in Chainti 19 km, Siena 20 km away, the lovely medieval town of San Gimignano 29 km, Volterra approx. 50 km away, Florence 60 km. The coastline area of Follonica and Marina di Grosseto with nice beaches is approx. 110 km away. At guests’ disposal: large private furnished garden (lawn), swimming-pool (6 x 12 m – maximum depth 2 km, open from 01/05 to 31/10) to be shared with the owners, barbecue. The property is provided with mosquito nets and internet access (not ADSL) to be paid on the spot. Parking within the grounds. Extra Services: Baby bed free of charge. Extra bed available upon request (€ 150,- / per week – payable locally). Maid service available by arrangement at € 25,- / per hour (to be paid on the spot). The olive oil and wine produced on the estate are available for clients to be purchased. Guided tours of the estate by a land rover, visits of the estate wine cellers and wine tasting (€150,-/ per person – min. 5 persons to be requested at reservation and to be paid locally). Tuscan dinner served in the ancient owner villa where guests can taste nice home-made recipes of the local tradition (€180,-/ per person – min. 5 persons to be requested at reservation and to be paid locally). Arrivals on Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p. m.