Immersed in the luxuriant Tuscan countryside, the villa is a charming property near Bucine. The outside areas are well maintained, the very large pool is equipped with umbrellas, lounge chairs and tables. Easily reachable from the highway A1 , the palazzo is an ideal starting point in order to discover the ‘beauties’ of the Chianti region with its smooth hills, the ancient picturesque villages, where it seems that time has stopped, the numberless wine cellars , shopping " Made in Italy" ( Prada outlet 7 km with discount of 50%) and least but not last the typical Tuscan welcoming’s friendliness. The house is built entirely in stone and is situated on the family farm in the heart of Chianti. The villa is in a strategic position for daily excursions to the beautiful villages in the neighborhood and for tasting good food and wine, like the famous salami and the Tuscan Chianina beef. If you like we can organize cooking classes, excursions by foot, by horse or by bicycles, weddings with the help of a excellent wedding planner. Here you can enjoy the local cuisine with our very good chef or you can participate in cooking classes and the traditional barbecues. The Cooking Class at the palazzo is the best opportunity for discovering the secrets and the tastes and the aromas of the typical cuisine of Tuscany and the Chianti region. A lot of space is at disposal to our guests, in the garden a lot of flowers , private parking and BBQ. This beautiful property, is only 30 min from Siena, 25 min from Arezzo and 55 min from Florence while the closest village with its local stores, restaurants and other amenities is about 1 Km from the palazzo. The house is perfect for family vacations and gatherings of friends! The village of Bucine is far about 5 km away, and the exit A1 Milan/Rome motorway about 15 km. Sleeps: 22 Bedrooms: 9 Bathrooms: 9 Nearest village: Bucine (5 Km) Large private pool: 9 x 20 m The palazzo can accommodate 22 persons: 9 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms. ACCOMMODATION: GROUND FLOOR: Entrance, large kitchen (microwave, dishwasher, 2 freezer, American coffee maker, Italian coffeemaker, oven , 4 hotplates ) with access to the garden, living room with Tv satellite with access to the garden, bathroom ( bathtub, wc, lavabo, bide), old mill ( sec 1700 ) with access to the garden. FIRST FLOOR: Bedroom 1: Very large bedroom: 1 double bed and 2 twin beds , bathroom en suite ( Wc, shower, bide, lavabo) Old kitchen with access to the large terrace an view on the hill. Bedroom 2: Double bed bathroom en suite ( Wc, shower, bide, lavabo) Bedroom 3: Two twin beds bathroom en suite ( Wc, shower, bide, lavabo) Bedroom 4: Double bed bathroom en suite ( Wc, shower, bide, lavabo) SECOND FLOOR: Bedroom 5: Very large bedroom: 1 double bed and 2 twin beds , bathroom en suite ( Wc, shower, bide, lavabo) Bedroom 6: Two twin beds Bedroom 7: Double bed bathroom en suite ( Wc, shower, bide, lavabo) Bedroom 8: Double bed bathroom en suite ( Wc, shower, bide, lavabo) Bedroom 9 : Two twin beds and bathroom en suite ( Wc, shower, bide, lavabo) Large private garden with a private pool 9 x 20 m ( h 1,50 m ) with sun loungers and parasols. The al fresco dining table in the court yard sits 22 Property features/services: Wi-fi, outdoor BBQ, TV sat, washing machine, dishwasher machine, parking, restaurants 1 km, tennis 1 km, cooking classes, wedding. The villa is located in a very favorable point to discover the Chianti area, the nearest station is far 5 km and the exit of the highway A1 ( Valdarno-Montevarchi) is far 15 km . Shops 1 km Restaurants 1 km Bar 1 km Tennis : 1 km Pharmacy 1 km Petrol station 1 km Bakery 1 km Prada factory 7 km The Mall: fashion outlet (Bottega veneta, Burberry, Dior,, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sergio Rossi, Tod's, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent Alexander Mcqueen, Armani, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci, Fendi) 18-hole golf at Circolo del Golf Club dell'Ugolino: 30 minutes. Many opportunities for excursions: Siena 35 km, Arezzo 25 km, Florence 55 km, Gaiole in Chianti 26 km. The villas is very easy to reach from the highway A1. For fashion lovers there is near the palazzo there is Prada factory with a 50% discount. We organize weddings, excursions, shopping tours ( Prada factory 7 km ), excursions on foot, by bicycle , by quad and horses. Please contact me for information and rates and I response within a few hours. The train station is far 5 km ( Bucine). The best way to reach Florence is by train because it's difficult to park into in the city. PLEASE NOTE: We organize: cooking classes, wine tastings, weddings, tours -To pay extra : tourist tax is 1,5 euro/person/day. - Daily cleaning , on request - Lunch or dinner on request - cooking classes on request - Wedding planner