Molinuzzo - Casa di Lisa
- Property type: Villas & Apartments
- Sleeps: 6
- Region: Tuscany
- Location: Chianti
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Swimming pool: Shared
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Molinuzzo must fulfil the English dream of a traditional Tuscan villa. Once a mill, it is traditional in style and has been in the owner's family for generations. It is approached down an avenue, and stands in the centre of an extensive square of land, surrounded by olive groves. The surroundings have been lovingly and imaginatively improved with great swathes of lavender and rosemary scenting the air. A very carefully tended swimming pool is surrounded by a paved terrace with tables and chairs offering the possibility of dining alfresco. Another terrace by the house offers further possibilities for barbecues. However, Molinuzzo is not over-manicured. The owners enjoy the contrast between the beautiful swimming pool, and the natural pond fed by a stream which supports wild life. The orchard is full of organic apple trees, pears and pomegranates. The olives are carefully cultivated and you look out beyond them on to the small village of San Donato on its hill (only a 15 minute walk away across the fields) and over rolling pastoral countryside. San Donato is an attractive village, with good food shops, a nice pizzeria, and a very good restaurant. The very large farmhouse has been divided into three. On the ground floor Casa di Joshua opens onto its own terrace, and the whole of the first floor, Casa di Lisa, has been made into a superb self-contained apartment with a large loggia for outdoor living.
Accommodation
A characteristic outside staircase leads up to a spacious open loggia and into this very roomy apartment. This is full of architectural interest, with massive beams, a fine traditional fireplace, the original mills ladder-staircase (leading to a loft) and arches dividing the huge space into separate rooms. These flow into each other through the arches giving the option of privacy or more communal living. A well-equipped, bright kitchen/breakfast room leads into a comfortable sitting room with the traditional fireplace. A second, more secluded reading room opens through an arch off a more formal dining room. Two of the attractive double bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms, and the third, furnished with charming old pieces, has an adjacent bathroom. The loggia, which runs round the corner of the house, is quite large and well equipped for living alfresco. Everything here has been arranged with taste and imagination. With central heating Casa di Lisa is very comfortable at any time of year.
Grounds
Molinuzzo is not over-manicured. The owners enjoy the contrast between the beautiful swimming pool, and the natural pond fed by a stream which supports wild life. The orchard is full of organic apple trees, pears and pomegranates.
Facilities
- Swimming Pool (12m x 6m)
- Skittle Alley
- Barbeque
- Washing machine
- Central heating
- Working fireplace.
Pool details
The pool is 12m x 6m with a depth of 1.4m to 2.6m and ladders for entry/exit.
Activities
- Tennis 2km
- Shopping and restaurants 2km
- Golf - Ugolino 20km
- Riding 3km
Access road
Easy to Moderate stretch of white road, about 500m to house.
Airports
Florence 40mins. Pisa 1hr 30mins. Bologna 2hrs 30mins.Distances
San Donato 2km, Siena 35km, Florence 26km, Pisa 90km, Bologna 120km, Rome 190 km.
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| Arrival Date | Departure Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 28/06/2008 | 30/08/2008 | Weekly rate: £1320 |
| 30/08/2008 | 04/10/2008 | Weekly rate: £1210 |
| 04/10/2008 | 20/12/2008 | Weekly rate: £990 |
| 20/12/2008 | 03/01/2009 | Weekly rate: £1320 |
| 31/01/2009 | 14/03/2009 | Weekly rate: £1080 |
| 14/03/2009 | 28/03/2009 | Weekly rate: £1450 |
| 28/03/2009 | 27/06/2009 | Weekly rate: £1330 |
| 27/06/2009 | 29/08/2009 | Weekly rate: £1450 |
| 29/08/2009 | 03/10/2009 | Weekly rate: £1330 |
| 03/10/2009 | 19/12/2009 | Weekly rate: £1080 |
| 19/12/2009 | 02/01/2010 | Weekly rate: £1450 |
Daily rates available April/May
Prices include
- Utilities
- Household linen and towels
Not included (charged locally)
- Final cleaning: €50
Security Deposit
On arrival you will be asked for a security deposit of €150, payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you at the end of your rental.
Arrival Times
Arrivals expected between 16.00 - 19.00 hrs. If you are going to be late, you MUST advise us or the owner/keyholder in advance. Property to be vacated no later than 10.00am on day of departure.
