HOLIDAY RENTAL PROPERTY
Farmhouse to rent in Florence Florence Tuscany Italy

This charming farmhouse sits nestled amidst the vineyards and olivegroves in the Chianti Classico area. The charming loggia ( terrace ), a typical feature found in Tuscan farmhouses, overlooks the garden area and free-standing swimming-pool (9 x 4,6m) and offers a scenic, yet peaceful location to enjoy a glass of wine or dining 'al fresco'. The garden area also features an 'aia' for roasting meats. The farmhouse has recently been extensively remodeled, though special attention has been given to preserve the original structure and its features. The kitchen area features a large open fireplace. The ground floor also offers a comfortable sitting area, a large dining hall and a half-bathroom. Upstairs features 5 double bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The farmhouse is situated 2 km from the town of San Casciano, one of the most famous and well known towns in Chianti. This historical country village offers everything: bars, pizzerias, trattorias, a supermarket, banks, pharmacy, and general shopping. There is also a sacred arts museum which houses a wealth of paintings, sculptures and gold from several area churches. Macchiavelli, in exile from Florence wrote his famous 'The Prince at S.Andrea' just minutes away from San Casciano. Annie’s Farmhouse offers an ideal location to tour Tuscany. The surrounding area is rich with wineries and one of Italy's most famous 'Antinori' is located just a few kms away. The local countryside is scattered with parish churches where you can admire the splendid ceramics of the Della Robbia family. Florence is only 15 min by car and the Autostrada and the dual carriageway to Siena connect this small town with the main freeways.