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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20% off all available weeks for bookings confirmed by the 30 June, 2010
Situated halfway between Florence and Siena and within easy reach of both, Molinuzzo must fulfil the English dream of a perfectly located traditional Tuscan farmhouse with the key Chianti towns of Radda in Chianti, Castellina in Chianti and Greve in Chianti all within easy reach.
Once a mill, the property has been converted to retain all of the character and charm of the old building. It is approached down an avenue and stands in the centre of an extensive square of land surrounded by olive groves and vinyards. Beautiful and mature gardens surround the property and have been planted with great swathes of lavender and rosemary to scent the air. A carefully tended swimming pool is surrounded by a paved terrace with tables and chairs offering the chance to dine alfresco. Another terrace by the house offers further possibilities for barbecues.
The owners enjoy the contrast between the beautiful swimming pool and the nearby natural pond fed by a stream which supports wild life. There is an orchard, full of organic apple trees, pears and pomegranates. The olives are carefully cultivated and you look out beyond them to the small village of San Donato on its hill (only a 15 minute walk 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 of Molinuzzo 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 apartment with a large furnished loggia.
Marzio's Hall: This is a place where you can taste the traditional Tuscan recipes revisited with fancy refinement by Marzio, the owner. A small and cozy room, an intimate environment illuminated by small candles. A dining table prepared with rustic elegance. Simple recipes, excellent combinations: the “fossa” pecorino cheese with a sauce of pears and typical mustards, the farro soup with small squids, the original Tuscan “fettunta” with Molinuzzo’s olive-oil, the porcini mushrooms of the woods nearby cooked “in different ways”, the “Chianina” fillet with peppers, the whole-wheat noodles fool of vegetables, the farmer's rags with ragu, and much more. Each course is served with the wine produced with the grapes of the farm house or with other Tuscan wines personally selected by Marzio. Only genuine Tuscan products are selected.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 (Pool open from begining of May to first week of October)
- Skittle Alley
- Barbeque
- Marzio's hall (where upon request..... food/wine tasting, and dinner can be served!)
- 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, Castellina in Chianti 11km, Greve in Chianti 16km, Radda in Chianti 22km, Florence 26km, Siena 35km, Pisa 90km, Bologna 120km, Rome 190 km.
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| Arrival Date | Departure Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 26/06/2010 | 28/08/2010 | Weekly rate: £1490 |
| 28/08/2010 | 02/10/2010 | Weekly rate: £1360 |
| 02/10/2010 | 18/12/2010 | Weekly rate: £1110 |
| 18/12/2010 | 01/01/2011 | Weekly rate: £1490 |
20% off all available weeks for bookings confirmed by the 31 March, 2010
Daily rates
- available April/May
- for B&B available all months except July/August
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.
