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"Casa Campana" (The Bellhouse), a recently renovated 17th century quarrystone house, is part of the small privately owned hamlet, "Poderi Val Verde," only 2.2 km from the charming wine producing village of Castellina in Chianti. Castellina is known for its rich history and its shops and restaurants, where locals and visitors gather to celebrate the bounty of the Chianti region. Its central location (35 km to Florence, 25 km to Siena, 150 km to airports in Pisa or Bologna) makes it a perfect starting point for all sightseeing trips.
Set aside on the north end of the estate from the few other houses, "The Bellhouse" will help you realize your dream of real Tuscan country living. This enchanting stone house built on several levels into the hillside offers a large terrace as well as a vine-covered patio, a private pool (5m x 9m x 1.5m), extended leisure areas with a gazebo and a view of the surrounding hills from its sun-drenched position.
Ground floor: living room with open fireplace, library with satellite TV, DVD player, stereo, CD player, service room with toilet, washing machine/dryer combination, maintenance room.
Two steps down there is a dining room, and fully-equipped horseshoe-shaped kitchen with center working area.
1st floor: 4 bedrooms: 3 with large beds (two single mattresses in one frame) with ensuite shower and bathroom, and 1 bedroom with two single beds.
The property of "Poderi Val Verde" extends over 86.5 ha (approx. 300 acres) and is part of the natural resort of "Oasis del Chianti," the only no-hunting zone in the area with an amazing variety of fauna and flora. An island of absolute peace and privacy and the perfect starting point for short or long trekking and hiking tours on trails and "white" roads through the world famous vineyards, forests and olive groves of the Chianti Classico region.
Its close location to the main highways makes it perfect for all kinds of day excursions to places like Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Greve, Lucca, Pisa and even for extended day trips to Rome (3.5 hrs. drive) or Venice (3 hrs.).
The house is surrounded by a large, well-maintained garden with dozens of flower pots, ornamental trees (pomegranite, olive, fig, etc.)and citrus fruit trees.
Seven cats, three friendly dogs, plus assorted chickens, geese, ducks, sheep, and a family of goats help create the tranquil atmosphere of a typical Tuscan farm. |
