Villalta

GREVE IN CHIANTI

At a glance

Villalta is located on the top of a hill and thanks to this great position has a wonderful view over the rolling hills of this part of Chianti. Ideal for a vacation surrounded by nature, thanks to its isolated position Villalta offers the possibility of a relaxing stay, afternoons spent in the solitude of the pool, lined with olive trees, or taking advantage of the private tennis court.

The villa is reached by a winding unpaved road (3.5 Km from the SS 222) which leads up through the wood to the house. A remote controlled gate limits entry to the property.Please note that the house is accessed by a track of approx. 500m and is not suitable for low slung cars. A car is necessary to reach the property.

Surrounded by olive groves and vineyards owned by the family, it is absolutely private and quiet! A pleasant garden with olive and fruit trees and well-manicured lawns surrounds this typical Tuscan farmhouse. At the back of the house there is a delightful loggia, which provides welcome shade and a lovely area for alfresco dining in summer. Garden furniture and an outdoor parking place are available.

In the picturesque town of Greve in Chianti - at 6 km away - you can find bars, bank, post office supermarket, delicious restaurants, pharmacy and a colourful open-air market on Saturday morning.

INTERIOR (200 sq mt)

Due to its hillside position, Villalta is built on several levels.

On the ground floor there is a large living room with original Tuscan terracotta tiled floors and oak-beamed with open fireplace in Tuscan stone and splendid views down the valley; archway through to second living area; six steps lead down to the charming kitchen with pale blue painted wooden beams, open fireplace, seating for 8 people. It is equipped with dishwasher, gas range, fridge and freezer, oven. All these three rooms have direct access to the garden.

Four steps lead to the mezzanine floor. On this floor there is the beautiful dining room and with oak table seating 10/12 people and the master bedroom (Queen) with en-suite bathroom having double sink and bathtub.

The dining room has direct access to the loggia.

A short staircase (6 steps) of pietra serena stone leads to the first floor where another three bedrooms are located. On this floor is one double bedroom (Queen) with en-suite shower room; a further double bedroom (Queen);a  charming single bedroom (perfect for a child) with additional roll-away bed and further bathroom with shower; beautiful, panoramic views from all bedroom windows.

FACILITIES

Private swimming pool (6 x 12 meters x 2.5 meters deep, with diving board), all-weather tennis court (flood-lit for the evenings), billiard room in a separate gazebo in the garden, covered loggia with panoramic views offering a third living room leading to jasmine covered pergola for al fresco dining with table for 8 people. Dishwasher, washing machine, telephone, central heating, TV. Crib and high chairs available on request. Screens on bedroom windows.