SAN LUIGI Villa

Independent villa on a small wine estate situated on a hilltop between San Gimignano and Volterra. Campiglia with basic shops is at 3 kms, while Colle Val D’Elsa with all facilities and shops is at 6 kms. There are 20 kms to San Gimignano and 30 kms to Volterra. The villa was built as guest house for friends by the painter Cascella, who occupied the main farmhouse that is located some 200 meters away. Next to the farmhouse is the 6 X 12 meter swimming pool. Next to the pool is a bathroom with shower for guest use and the little wine shop of the estate. The pool is shared with the owners and their guests when present in the farmhouse.

A particular mention is to be made about the two caretakers: they are both very fine young men. One works the farm and takes care of the garden and house maintenance, while the other directs the wine activities and has a degree in oenology. It is worth talking to him about the wines of the region because he is a real expert.

The villa has a private entrance through a gate that opens into the driveway leading to the villa. There is also an internal road connecting the villa to the main farmhouse. The villa is surrounded by vineyards, olive trees, woods and shrubbery. The front of the villa has a vast portico with garden furniture and a barbecue on one side. To the left of the portico is the door to the garage.

Main private entrance is through the portico into a hallway. To the left is a door leading to the garage with washing machine, ironing facilities and house heating burner. Straight through the hall are glass doors opening into the spacious living/dining room. This room is luminous and offers two complete walls with panoramic windows and doors. The doors open onto the back furnished patio near the barbecue. There is a fireplace in the living room that unfortunately doesn’t work very well, so guests are advised not to use it. A door on the left of the dining area opens into the spacious modern kitchen that is fully equipped with mixed range, electric oven, and fridge with freezer. A door in the kitchen opens into the garage.

The entrance hall is where the telephone for guest use is located. There is a staircase leading up to the first floor sleeping section of the villa. Near the stairs, at the right of the hallway is a complete bathroom with shower. The marble staircase leads to a landing with an open arch on the right that leads to a hall with doors to the various rooms. To the right is a double bedroom with panoramic window and glass doors opening onto a balcony facing San Gimignano. There is an en suite complete bathroom with bathtub. In the centre of the hall is door to a room with wardrobes and single bed with additional extractable bed and glass doors to the balcony connected to the first bedroom. To the left of the hall is door to a second double bedroom with no wardrobes and en suite complete bathroom with both bathtub and shower. This room also has glass doors to a balcony overlooking the olive groves and vineyards in direction of the swimming pool. The house is simply but comfortably furnished.