Location and Surrounding Area. Immersed in the serene Tuscan countryside, this magnificent property is ideally located to explore Tuscany’s cultural highlights and most spectacular natural wonders. Situated in the heart of Chianti, just a few kilometers from the charming towns of Florence and Siena, Villa Sveva represents the perfect location for day trips to the most beautiful towns in Tuscany and provides a unique opportunity to admire its iconic landscapes while soaking up the region’s incredibly rich historical and cultural heritage.
The vineyards in this picturesque part of Tuscany produce the grapes used in namesake Chianti and Chianti Classico, world-famous red wines. The Chianti region is a landscape where you will encounter historic olive groves, honey-colored stone farmhouses, dense forests, charming Romanesque churches, Renaissance villas and imposing stone castles built in the Middle Ages by Florentine and Senese warlords. Chianti’s Northern area sits in the province of Florence and is a popular day trip from that city.
In fourteen minutes by car, you can reach the walled town of San Gimignano, one of Italy’s best-preserved medieval villages. As you crest the nearby hills, the fourteen towers of the town rise up like a medieval Manhattan. Today, not even the plague would deter the swarms of summer day trippers, lured by a palpable sense of history and the enchanting rural setting. The historic center was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, and strolling through the streets will make you feel like you have stepped back in time.
In half an hour by car, you can reach the medieval town of Siena. Its ancient red brick buildings, the scallop-shaped main square Piazza del Campo and the Cathedral Square, dominated by the zebra-striped Duomo, make it an absolute must for anyone traveling to Tuscany. Effectively an open-air museum celebrating the Gothic, Siena boasts secular monuments that have retained both their medieval forms and their exceptional art collections, providing plenty to marvel at.
The property is also a few kilometres from Volterra, one of Tuscany’s most dramatic hilltop towns. Despite its many attractions, Volterra sees fewer tourists than other Tuscan towns, so you can expect to share its winding stone streets with locals and explore its ancient sites without crowds. Founded by the Etruscans and surrounded by medieval walls, Volterra has a notable historic center filled with fascinating Roman ruins, medieval buildings and alabaster workshops.
In just one hour by car, you can also reach Florence, a treasure trove of art with an astonishing contemporary vibe. Beyond the extraordinary artistic heritage, a testimony to its centuries of civilization, the best way to enjoy Florence is to stroll along the riverside avenues at sunset, or to get lost among the city’s myriad alleyways of the bohemian Oltrarno or the narrow little streets of San Niccolò, where it feels like you have ended up in another time along its centuries-old walls.
Villa Sveva is 54 km from Florence Amerigo Vespucci International Airport, 105 km from Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport and 270 km from Rome Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. Castellina in Chianti is 5 km from the villa, Vitigliano is 20 km, Greve in Chianti is 23 km, San Gimignano is 26 km, Siena is 29 km, San Casciano in Val di Pesa is 31 km, Volterra is 45 km, Florence is 52 km, Arezzo is 74 km, Pisa is 109 km, and Chianciano Terme is 113 km.
The Property. Surrounded by breathtaking views of Chianti's most famous vineyards, Villa Sveva is an exclusive recently-renovated property consisting in a large stone farmhouse and traditional separate dwellings. Immersed in a lush garden, this exclusive villa is ideal for families and groups of friends who want to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside in complete privacy. Offering a calm atmosphere, Villa Sveva can accommodate twenty-two guests in nine double bedrooms plus one guests (in a sofa bed) spread over three houses.
Offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, a beautiful garden surrounds the three houses and leads to the exclusive infinity pool surrounded by a generous paved poolside area with comfortable sun loungers inviting guests to sit back and relax. Complete with a generous al fresco dining area under the shade of a pergola and a pool house with ice machine and fridge, the outdoor space represents an idyllic spot for basking in the sun and enjoying wonderful moments of relaxation in the company of a good book.
The property also features a gym with simple equipment located in a separate outdoor area (under a roof, but open on sides) near the parking lot, about twenty meters from the Main House entrance and fifteen meters from the Annex.
The Main House (8 Double Bedrooms):
Built in the 14th century, the Main House can accommodate up to 16 guests in 8 double bedrooms (6 double bedrooms and a duplex room with 2 double bedrooms) spread on three floors. On the upper floor, you will find the main entrance, a generous open-plan kitchen and dining area with pizza oven, a bright living area with a comfortable sofa and armchairs, and a study with desk. On this floor you will also find four double bedrooms and two bathrooms with shower.
One of these bedrooms has a staircase that leads you to a double bedroom on an upper floor, complete with closet and bathroom with shower, making it a duplex room. Flooded with natural light, the ground floor houses a second open-plan kitchen and dining area. Please note that the dining table can accommodate eight people while the kitchen island can accommodate six people. On the ground floor you will also find a spacious living room with comfortable sofas and armchairs, a wine cellar, and an exclusive TV and gaming room. On the ground floor you will find three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with shower and one with tub.
The Guest House (2 Double Bedrooms):
The Guest House is close to the Main House. With a private panoramic outdoor area, the Guest House can accommodate up to four guests featuring 2 double bedrooms spread over two floors. On the lower floor of the Guest House, you will find a generous open-plan living and dining area with kitchen corner. On this floor you will also find a bathroom with shower. Accessed from the living area, the upper floor features two double bedrooms divided by a short flight of steps.
The Annex (Studio with 1 Double Bed + 1 Sofa Bed):
The Annex is a 45-sqm studio just a few steps from the Main House. Offering a calm atmosphere and plenty of space, the Annex can accommodate two guests in a double bedroom plus one guest in a sofa bed. Flooded with natural light and offering a warm atmosphere, the Annex features a generous sleeping area with a double king-size bed, a comfortable sofa bed for one guest, a kitchen corner with all the amenities you might need during your stay, a bathroom with shower and a walk-in closet.
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Air Conditioning Throughout
Included in the rental price. |
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Air Conditioning In The Bedrooms
Included in the rental price. |
Hair Dryer In The Bathrooms
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Dryer
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Barbecue
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Fireplace
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Available For Events
On request, the villa is available for events. |
Internet In The Garden and Common Areas
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| The Villa is Located in a Quiet Area and Suitable For Yoga Retreats |
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The Villa is Close To a Vineyard or Winery
There are a lot of wineries within 15-20 minutes drive. The biggest one is Antinori nel Chianti Classico, about 25 km from the villa. The villa has its own vinyard, put no production. |
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Washing Machine
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Beds and Mattresses
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Complimentary Toiletries
Shower gel, soap and toilet paper will be found and filled up during the stay. |
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Nearby
Castellina In Chianti is about 4 km from the villa. Here you will find restaurants, coffe shops, supermarket, butcher, bakery, bank, pharmacie, church, museum and wine stores. |
Gym
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Parking Space
Parking space just in front of the property, with room for five cars. |
Table Tennis
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Swimming Pool
Infinity pool, complete with pool house. 6 x 12 m. |
Housekeeping
Housekeeping (five days per week, six hours per day). Included in the rental price. Weekly change of bed linen, bath towels and pool towels (once a week, on Saturdays). |
Heating
Heating not included in the rental price. Available at an extra cost. |
Heated Pool
Pool heating not included in the rental price. Available on request at an extra cost. |
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Countryside Views
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Wi-Fi Internet
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| * Please note: the included amenities may vary according to final agreement, make sure to check your contract for complete list. |
| From | To | Guests | Rate Per week | |||||||||
| 01/01/2022 | 11/06/2022 | € 11000 | ||||||||||
| 11/06/2022 | 10/09/2022 | € 15000 | ||||||||||
| 10/09/2022 | 24/12/2022 | € 11000 | ||||||||||
| 24/12/2022 | 07/01/2023 | € 15000 | ||||||||||
| 07/01/2023 | 10/06/2023 | € 13000 | ||||||||||
| 10/06/2023 | 09/09/2023 | € 18000 | ||||||||||
| 09/09/2023 | 23/12/2023 | € 13000 | ||||||||||
| 23/12/2023 | 06/01/2024 | € 15000 | ||||||||||
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Electricity Air conditioning Garden and pool maintenance Use of the pool (open from the beginning of June until the end of September) Use of the laundry room Hot and cold tap water Housekeeping (five days per week, six hours per day) Weekly change of bed linen, bath towels and pool towels (once a week, on Saturdays) Wi-Fi Nespresso pods Final cleaning | ||||||||||||
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Security deposit € 2000 (to be paid with the final balance prior to arrival or in cash on site, upon arrival; this will be returned within two weeks after the end of the stay, provided there is no breakage, damage or missing items) Heating (from October to the end of April) € 500 per week City tax (if required) | ||||||||||||
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Pool heating on request, at the cost of € 800 per week Extra housekeeping € 19 per hour Chef at home Extra change of bath towels € 6,00 per room Extra change of bed linen € 15 per room Grocery shopping € 75 + cost of groceries | ||||||||||||
