Elena

There is a long driveway, lined with centuries-old Cypress trees, leading up to Elena,which was first built in the Middle Ages and then enlarged during the Renaissance to be an aristocratic residence. The villa lies in a panoramic position and has its own private chapel. It is shown on the map of Valdichiana drawn by Leonardo da Vinci in 1503. It has belonged to the same family for centuries and lies at the centre of a large estate which produces Chianti wine and olive oil which you can buy directly from the farm. It has recently been carefully renovated, preserving the originality rooms with antique furniture, large 17th century stone fireplaces and splendid floors of terracotta, stone and marble. The villa is however equipped with every modern convenience like central heating, WI-FI internet connection, satellite TV, and laundry service. The garden, which overlooks the valley, is surrounded by centuries-old trees, and on the stone panoramic terrace they have built a 16x6m swimming pool with a Roman staircase lined with mosaic work, with 2 bathroom/dressing rooms, and next to the pool they have built a hydromassage pool (3.5x2.5 m). From here you can access the gymnasiu. All of the terrace at night is lit up by large wrought-iron lamps. The castello is 5 kms from Monte San Savino where there are excellent restaurants, and 6 kms from the A1 motorway exit, which places it in a central position for reaching all of the most interesting places to see such as Florence, Arezzo, Cortona, Siena, Montepulciano, Perugia in less than an hour. Rome is only an hour and a half away by car.  

GROUND FLOOR: entrance; dining room with kitchen area, large dining table seating 20 people, direct exit to the garden via a large wrought iron glass door opposite the big gazebo with additional large table seating 20 people for eating al fresco; 1 double bedroom with 1 bathroom and bathtub; living room with large stone fireplace, satellite TV and direct access to the garden; main kitchen which can also be accessed from the outside (with oven, large refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and American coffee maker); 1 double bedroom with bathroom and shower and exit on to rear garden. FIRST FLOOR: living room with large stone fireplace, satellite TV and exit on to balcony; complete kitchen; 1 double bedroom with bathroom and shower. SECOND FLOOR: 1 large double bedroom with 3 windows, king size bed and third single sofa-bed with 1 large bathroom containing bathtub with marble mosaic; 1 twin bedroom with bathroom and shower and independent access to the outside area; 1 double bedroom with bathroom and shower and satellite TV;  1 small breakfast kitchen; 1 large suite with one king size double bed with bathroom and shower and walk-in closet and single sofa-bed; 1 double bedroom with bathroom and bathtub, satellite TV and exit on to panoramic terrace below the tower  (The first and second floors have air conditioning).