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La Croce, built in 1693, is set in unspoiled countryside in the small hamlet of Chiocchio, thirty minutes from Florence, one hour from Siena, ten minutes from Greve in Chianti.
The farmhouse is surrounded by vineyards with views to the hillsides of Fiesole. There are 50 olive trees on the property with harvest in late November. In restoring the house, we have kept as much of the original design as possible. In the 17th century, farmhouses were built to house the working families of farmers who tended the vineyards, plowed the land and planted crops. The animals were kept in stalls on the ground floor level.
Large eat-in first floor kitchen has oven, dishwasher and microwave. There is a terrace for relaxing and outdoor dining. First floor leads through the 1693 barn portion of the house to the second-floor living rooms and bedrooms.
Master bedroom overlooks olive groves and vineyards and the Castle of Mugnana. Ensuite bathroom (the loo with a view) overlooks the castle.
Second double-bedroom has views of fruit trees, vineyards and the small town of Strada in Chianti can be seen in the distance. Ensuite bath.
Also on this floor are two long living rooms with panoramic views of the Church of San Donato, the Castle of Mugnana and at night, the illuminated hills of Fiesole can be seen in the distance. |
