Località Palagio, Radda in Chianti
Sleeps 4+1 – 100 sqm This charming stone cottage is immersed in the heart of the beautiful Chianti region, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and mature trees at 500 metres, situated tranquilly on a site with long views overlooking the valley of the Arbia torrent and the distant Appenines.
Completely independent and private, the building consists of a pre existing stone barn and an addition from the 70’s which have been recently and lovingly restored by its English/Italian owners, a couple of architects.
The two-storey addition is entered at the upper entrance level with a bright double bedroom and ensuite bathroom (tub). A flight of wide stairs leads down to a twin bedroom with ensuite shower bathroom in the old barn, and on the ground floor to a cosy living-room with tv from which French windows give onto the garden and pool. Up two steps is the kitchen and dining area (oven, induction stove, dishwasher, fridge with freezer, toaster and microwave), connected to a laundry-room with a washing machine, sink, iron and hoover.
The house is organized for outdoors summer living with a pergola-shaded terrace for eating out (6 chairs and table) overlooking the pool (5 x 9, depth 1.30/2.10) with its own solarium and deck chairs.
The house is reached by its private access road, 100 metres of which unpaved on a slight uphill slope, suitable for normal vehicles but less so for low-clearance sports cars. The property is completely fenced with metal wire high about one meter.
Central heating available together with a style wood stove located in the living room highly appreciated by guests.
Vagliagli, the nearest village at three kilometres, offers a restaurant, bar, grocery shop, post office, etc.
Siena (14km) and Firenze are within convenient driving range, as well as many of the most traditional and best-known Tuscan villages, such as Castellina, Radda, Greve, Gaiole.