Description
This beautifully restored farmhouse sits within a Tuscan estate complete with a golf course and lined with vineyards and olive groves. Expert craftsmen have transformed this traditional building into an elegant home in a prime position overlooking luscious green countryside and close to medieval villages and cities brimming with culture.
Step inside I Ferrioli and you are met with stunning traditional features in the form of terracotta-tiled floors, exposed brick walls and vaulted ceilings. Soft furnishings add to the cosiness of this home, with artwork providing splashes of colour and French windows and patio doors bringing in heaps of natural light. Each room blends seamlessly into the next in this open-plan home, with plenty of space for up to 10 guests. A homey living area complete with a large fireplace leads onto a grand dining room and then through to the huge kitchen with central island/breakfast bar. Also on the ground floor is a double bedroom with en-suite and an additional guest bathroom. Four more en-suite double bedrooms can be found upstairs, along with a snug living room featuring doors opening out onto a small balcony and stairs down to the garden.
Grassy lawns, rosemary and lavender plants fill the garden with colour and delicious scents, creating a serene setting. Relax in the lovely swimming pool, on a sun lounger or in a shaded spot as you take in the beauty of your surroundings, which include the estate’s expansive golf course. Just next to the pool is an old outbuilding which has been refurbished and now houses a small fitness room as well as a shower room. The sheltered dining terrace is an idyllic place to enjoy meals out in the balmy evening air, perhaps having made use of the barbecue or pizza oven.
It’s just a 5-minute drive or half an hour's walk to the heart of the ‘borgo’ with its ancient castle, shops, cafes and restaurants which all form part of the estate. Some excellent walks depart from the estate, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the glorious countryside. Wild boar, deer and foxes are just some of the wildlife that can often be spotted in the area. Horseriding, tennis and cycling are available within the estate, which is also home to the largest golf course in Tuscany.
The historic towns of Castelfiorentino and San Gimignano are just 30 minutes away, as is the town of Certaldo, with its medieval architecture, charming palazzo and unbeatable views over the rolling Tuscan countryside.
Pisa and Siena are fantastic cities for a day trip. The iconic bell tower in Pisa is not to be missed while Siena is rich in art and culture and has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. The breathtaking city of Florence is just over an hour’s drive from I Ferrioli and is full of art galleries, boutique shops and quality restaurants. Visit the Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo and stroll along the banks of the River Arno to discover all that the region’s capital has to offer. /n Security deposit /n €1000 charged to client’s credit card by the owner upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. /n Arrival time /n 4.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. Late arrivals are subject to an additional arrival fee of €100. /n Departure time /n 10.00 a.m. /n Energy costs included? /n Yes. /n Heating costs included? /n Yes. /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes, iincluding mid-stay clean. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes. /n Pool towels included? /n Yes. /n Pool opening dates? /n The pool is open approximately May to September. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming. /n Changeover day /n Saturday. All other changeover days on request. /n Minimum stay /n 7 nights (short-breaks may be possible on request outside end June-end August. Please enquire.) /n Pets welcome? /n Small pets may be accepted on request only and with prior agreement with the owner.
/n Smoking Allowed? /n Outside only. /n Internet access? /n Wi-Fi internet access included. /n Tax /n Italian Visitors Tax payable locally in cash (typically costs €1-€3 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required). /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Highchair and cot are available upon request only.
