Apartment The Lilac 3 pax in villa 18km from Florence in Chianti

Apartment 2- "La Lilla" (The Lilac)- Sleeps 3
This apartment is located on the top floor, with an enchanting view of the Villa of Tower to Cona on one
side, and a beautiful view of the Valdarno from the other.
The apartment is reached by a lovely terraced staircase with flowers cascading from the rocks on one side and antique red roof tiles on the other.
There is a lovely private lawn area with chaise lounges and a sun umbrella for relaxing in the evenings, with a peaceful view over the countryside and an old brick hay barn.
There is also a covered outdoor dining area with a table and chairs with barbecue, for "al fresco" meals with friends and family.
This apartment is composed of two bedrooms, the master bedroom with an iron capoletto beaten painted bed (matrimonial or queen size), dresser and night tables , and a 900 year old closet.
The second bedroom has three beds, two of which can be adjoined to make a matrimonial or queen size. There is also an antique wardrobe closet in this room and a dresser, night tables with bedside lamps and two windows with shutters .
A folding bed is available.
The bathrooms are fully modernized.
The main bathroom has a sink, toilet and bidet, a large bathtub with shower and a washing machine.
The small second bathroom has a sink and toilet.
The sitting room has a television, leather sofa and two armchairs, two sideboards, built in bookshelves, and a quaint antique stove for cold winter days.
There is a large crystal and beaten iron dining table which seats eight.
The modern kitchen has all the comforts you need, including cooking equipment, a dishwasher, refrigerator with freezer, gas stove and oven, microwave, kettle and toaster.
All windows have mosquito nets.
There is private parking.
"Villa La Pietra Grezza " ( The Raw Stone Villa) is situated in the medieval hamlet of Bisticci, in a panoramic position among the rolling hills of Tuscany, in the Chianti Valdarno area, 18 km far from Florence.
Easily reached from highway A1, it is the ideal location to spend a relaxing vacation in the Tuscan countryside, while at the same time being very near to the many cultural sites in Tuscany - such as Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Arezzo, Lucca and Pisa.
The farmhouse, completely restored in recent years, was once the mansion of the Hunting-Keeper of the adjoining Bisticci Castle (1450), and is surrounded by olive groves and a forest of chestnut trees, with cypress trees towering above.
The house is surrounded by large gardens, ensuring a peaceful and pleasant stay.
Solitude and privacy is guaranteed in this relaxing natural environment.
“Villa La Pietra Grezza ” let two apartments “The Lilac” and “ Ancient Fireplace” for short-term, mid-term, long-term rentals
The apartments, in characteristic Tuscan country style, have cotto tile floors, beamed ceilings and are completely furnished with televisions, washing machine, dishwasher, refrigerator with freezer and centralized heating. Internet ADSL wi-fi available.
Only 18km from Florence, and a simple drive down the hill to the small village of Cellai, this lovely rural estate consists of a gracious large house divided in two apartments, each with their own private covered area for outdoor dining , surrounded by terra cotta pots of beautiful flowering plants.
The owner, Alberto, is conveniently there to offer assistance from directions to the nearest market, to informing you of upcoming events in the near by towns.
The apartments are comfortably furnished, with bed linens provided, towels for both kitchen and bath, dish and cooking utensils, vacuum cleaner, ironing board and iron. Cot on request.
Centralized heating but to autonomous management with production of warm water.
Electricity and gas are included when renting by the week, and are pro rated by consumption when renting by the month.
Dogs are accepted if well behaved.
In the downstairs office there are phone, fax and photocopier services available for guests.
PayPal payments are accepted.