Set in a tiny hamlet with an excellent local restaurant a short distance from Gaiole, one of Chianti’s most popular hill towns, Torretta Barbischio makes a wonderful base for visiting the wine-producing region. This property is breathing history and dates back to the 14th century. You’re within easy reach of Siena, Florence and San Gimignano when you want a bit of Tuscan flamboyance, but this beautifully furnished and immaculately kept villa will ensure hours of deep relaxation and contentment. With accommodation arranged over three floors inside and three terraces outside – all with unimpeded views of Chianti woodland and vineyards – plus a generous private pool, the villa is ideal for families with older children or a group of friends. A full party of six will find plenty of space to settle into. And if you have any fitness enthusiasts with you, there’s even a well-equipped home gym in the pool house.

There is much to enjoy inside Torretta Barbischio – ornate mirrors, richly coloured kelims and painted cupboards complement stylish contemporary windows and en-suite bathrooms – but the simple pleasures of watching the sun go down during dinner on the terrace may well come top of your holiday memories.

Ground Floor



Kitchen-Diner

Well-equipped kitchen, dining table and chairs, stairs to first floor, glass door to furnished terrace, door to small covered terrace.



Study

Armchair, bench, table, two chairs, two side tables, sideboard, bookcase.



Cloakroom

Sink, WC.



Laundry Room

Fully equipped.



First Floor



Lounge

Sofa, three armchairs, coffee table, side table, sideboard, pellet stove, stairs to ground and second floors, main entrance.



Bedroom 1

Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, armchair, bench.



En-suite Bathroom

Shower, sink, WC.



Second Floor



Bedroom 2

Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, sofa, armchair.



En-suite Bathroom

Shower, sink, WC.



Bedroom 3

Double bed (can be converted to twins), wardrobe, armchair, writing desk, chair, footstool.



En-suite Bathroom

Shower, sink, WC.



Bathroom

Shower, sink, WC.



Private Pool

Length: 11 metres

Width: 5 metres

Depth: 1.5 metres

Entrance: Roman steps

Opening times: May to September

Fenced: Yes

Furnished: Table and chairs, sunloungers and parasols

Pool house: Fridge and a bathroom with a shower

Cleansed: Salt

Distance from villa: 11 metres



Poolhouse

Home gym, sofa, two armchairs, coffee table, fridge.