Il Cipresso is tucked into a hillside hamlet in the green heart of the Chianti on the halfway mark between idyllic Castellina in Chianti and scenic Radda in Chianti. The terraced flower beds contain gardens with a host of vegetables for the use of guests and a pool with stunning views. These are perfect for al fresco meals and evening sun downs as the skies dramatically turn from azure blue to burnt orange.
Should you venture onto the web of walking trails that cross the heavenly landscape or if you day trip to Florence or Siena this ground floor apartment awaits. It is simple with modern conveniences and cosy comforts. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom. Wooden beams and terracotta form the ceilings, while traditional terracotta tiles are laid for the floors with period wooden furniture added. This is a very special hide away in a hidden corner of the Chianti Classico. The hamlet dates back to the Etruscan period meaning thousands of years of inhabitants have enjoyed this rural idyll.
Ground Floor
Kitchen-diner with furnished lounge, fully equipped kitchen with gas hobs - having 4 rings but no oven -, round dining table with four chairs, an open fireplace, one sofa, TV and French doors to garden
Bedroom 1
Pair of single beds (cannot be converted into a double bed), chest of drawers, door to garden
Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), wardrobe, chest of drawers, door to garden
Bathroom
Shower, bidet, sink, WC.
Notes
The friendly owner lives onsite in the upstairs apartment but will be happy to help if you need anything.
The pool is reserved for the use of guests only and is not used by the owner.
There is no oven but an oven hob.
Private chef and maid service are charged and on request.
Pets are allowed, though guests must be aware that the villa is not fenced, and therefore not pet-secured.
You can play tennis in Radda in Chianti and go horse-riding in La Forra Cavriglia.
There is one sheltered parking space. All others are non-sheltered. The last 100m to the villa is unpaved but even.
Fire Place: open
Pool:
Length: 12 meters
Width: 6 meters
Depth: 1.5 meters
Entrance: Metal ladder
Opening times: May to September, weather permitting
Fenced: no
Furnished: Sunloungers and parasols
Cleansed: Chlorine
Distance from the villa: 20 meters