Situated in the medieval hamlet of Bisticci, in a panoramic position
among the rolling hills of Tuscany, in the Chianti Valdarno area.
Easily reached from highway A1, it is the ideal location to spend a
relaxing vacation in the Tuscan countryside, while at the same time
being very near to the many cultural sites in Tuscany - such as
Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Arezzo, Lucca and Pisa.
The farmhouse, completely restored in recent years, was once the
mansion of the Hunting-Keeper of the adjoining Bisticci Castle
(1450), and is surrounded by olive groves and a forest of chestnut
trees, with cypress trees towering above.
The house is surrounded by large gardens, ensuring a peaceful and
pleasant stay. Solitude and privacy is guaranteed in this relaxing
natural environment.
“ La Pietra Grezza Farmhouse” let two apartments both to weeks and
for longer periods up to 12 months.
The apartments, in characteristic Tuscan country style, have cotto
tile floors, beamed ceilings and are completely furnished with
televisions, dishwasher, refrigerator with freezer and centralized
heating. Only 18km from Florence, and a simple drive down the hill
to the small village of Cellai, this lovely rural estate consists of
a gracious large house divided into three apartments, each with
their own private covered area for outdoor dining , surrounded by
terra cotta pots of beautiful flowering plants. The bottom floor
apartment is the residence of the owner who is conveniently there to
offer assistance from directions to the nearest market, to informing
you of upcoming events in the near by towns. The apartments are
comfortably furnished, with bed linens provided, towels for both
kitchen and bath, and dish and cooking utensils. Centralized heating
but to autonomous management with production of warm water. There is
also a washing machine and drying racks in each apartment.
Internet ADSL wi-fi available.
Electricity and gas are included when renting by the week,
and are pro rated by consumption when renting by the month. Dogs are
accepted if well behaved.
In the downstairs office there are photocopier, phone and fax
services available for guests.
PayPal payments are accepted.
Apartment 2- "La Lilla" (The Lilac)- Sleeps 5/6
This apartment is located on the top floor, with an enchanting view
of the Villa of Tower to Cona on one
side, and a beautiful view of the Valdarno from the other.
The apartment is reached by a lovely terraced staircase with
flowers cascading from the rocks on one side and antique red roof
tiles on the other.
There is a lovely private lawn area with chaise lounges and a sun
umbrella for relaxing in the evenings, with a peaceful view over the
countryside and an old brick hay barn.
There is also a covered outdoor dining area with a table and chairs
with barbecue, for "al fresco" meals with friends and family.
This apartment is composed of two bedrooms, the master bedroom with
an iron capoletto beaten painted bed (matrimonial or queen size),
dresser and night tables , and a 900 year old closet.
The second bedroom has three beds, two of which can be adjoined to
make a matrimonial or queen size. There is also an antique wardrobe
closet in this room and a dresser and night tables with bedside
lamps.
The bathrooms are fully modernized.
The main bathroom has a sink, toilet and bidet, a large bathtub with
shower and a washing machine.
The small second bathroom has a sink and toilet.
The sitting room has a television, leather sofa and two armchairs,
two sideboards, built in bookshelves, and a quaint antique stove for
cold winter days.
There is a large crystal and beaten iron dining table which seats
eight.
The modern kitchen has all the comforts you need, including cooking
equipment, a dishwasher, refrigerator with freezer, gas stove and
oven, microwave and toaster.
There is private parking.