Print pageResidential complex "LA SPIANATA"
LA SPIANATA - Beautiful structure dating back to the 1600’s that is located on a plateau in a magnificent position from which it dominates the typical Florentine Chianti region, with soft hills covered with vineyards and olive groves and dotted with Villas where noble Florentine families used to own vast estates where they used to spend their summer holidays.
The structure was recently restored and it is strategically located near the town of Mercatale Val di Pesa at 2 kms, with all shops, services, Restaurants, riding stables and bus stop with service to Florence. Florence is at 25 kms, Siena is at 45 kms, and the access to the Firenze-Siena Superstrada is at Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, about 10 kms away. This allows guests easy access to the interesting towns and historical centers of Tuscany.
Access to the estate is from a short dirt track that leads from the asphalt road up to the parking area in front of the structure. The gardens offer a 7.5 x 12 meter swimming pool – depth runs from 1 to 2 meters), with metal steps. Parking is within the estate gardens. There is a common laundry room for guest use and each apartment has its own private furnished garden space and barbecue.
The main structure is composed of three apartments, each with private entrance: Two at ground floor (FORNO and NOCE), and one on the first floor (CAMINO). The fourth apartment occupies the entire separate barn next to the main structure (SALTAGATTI).
The units all offer central gas heating which is included in the rental price together with air-conditioning. All The apartments, with the exception of NOCE, have air-conditioning NOCE has extra thick walls and therefore remains cool even in the hottest of summers. Each apartment is also equipped with iron and ironing board, American coffee machine, toaster, and kettle.
There is a foldaway baby cot, a baby cot with wood slats and a high chair. Each unit is equipped with Satellite TV and Radio (200 national and international stations), and WIFI. The double beds cannot be separated into twins. Maid service is available on request.
The restoration was executed with great care taken to maintain the original materials intact and use of precious aged cotto and hand made tiles was done extensively. The pastel wall colors are done in natural ingredients so as to protect guest health from noxious paints. A good amount of travertine marble was used, both for the bathroom finishings and for some of the floors. The ceilings are warmed by the wood beams on sight and cotto ceilings in typical Tuscan style and the furnishings were chosen with great care to ensure comfort and freshness. They are unique to each of the units in their individual styles.
The estate produces a series of products that can be bought in the main estate offices a few kms from the structure and include Chianti Classico wines and typical Tuscan extra virgin olive oil. The main estate also offers tastings and dinners that can be organized for its guests.
Go back
Info
