Castello di Viviano

Tuscany
Pontassieve (Florence)

Six Bedrooms
Five Bathrooms + one rest room at pool
Sleeps 12-14 total

Castle Description

This exceptional historically important property dates back to the 11th Century. Built in a striking position dominating the surrounding territories, Viviano’s woodland surroundings lend it a sense of timelessness. The property has been restored with exquisite taste in accordance with its 11th Century origins. It is furnished with antique furniture, some of which is quite valuable, in perfect harmony with the style of the manor. The outdoor areas are well kept up and consist of a small Italian garden and a swimming pool which has the particularity of having been partly built inside an ex-lemon conservatory and partly outdoors.

Next to the castle is a charming ancient tiny church where mass is celebrated every Sunday.

The castle is surrounded by vineyards, olive trees, and a windmill, and includes a wine cellar.

Ground Floor:

  • Living room with sofas, fireplace,wifi
  • Dining room with table for 14
  • Kitchen with oven, microwave, fridge & freezer, dishwasher, American coffee machine, cattle, toaster)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Spacious play room which originally was the oil mill room and still has an original mill inside and contains: TV, table tennis, pinball game, sitting areas, espresso machine, table for 4.

First Floor:

  • Small Lounge
  • First master Bedroom with queen sized bed and ensuite bathroom with bathtub and separate shower and closet
  • 1 twin bedroom with large single beds
  • 1 twin bedroom with canopy beds
  • 1 shared bathroom for the twin rooms with hydro massage shower and marble tops

Second Floor:

  • Studio with Wifi, 2 sofas that can be turned into two extra beds
  • Second master Bedroom with queen size bed, ensuite bathroom with tub, day bed and closet
  • 1 double bedroom with queen size bed
  • 1 twin bedroom with canopy beds
  • 1 shared bathroom with bathtub and shower
  • Laundry room with washing machine, Iron & ironing board and lines to hang clothes

Third Floor:

  • Billiard room with antique pool table, game table and television with satellite

The Property Includes:

  • Outdoor swimming pool with changing room, bathroom and shower
  • Surrounding gardens
  • Private external parking
  • External lawn with dining table for 14
  • Fans in each bedroom
  • Hair dryers

Location:

  • Pontassieve 1.5 miles
  • Florence 10 miles
  • Siena 50 miles
  • Close vicinity ( within 10 miles) to horseback riding, golf course and tennis court

The Price includes

  • Use of pool, gardens and parking
  • Water
  • Electricity
  • WI-FI
  • Daily cleaning (tidying up of rooms and bathrooms)
  • Welcome kit of toilet and kitchen paper and salt, oil and spices in the kitchen

Extras:

  • Change of towels and linens
  • Heating
  • Beverages
  • Cook
  • Domestic help
  • Baby-sitting services
  • Laundry service
  • Extra change of pool tower
  • Local Food service and delivery
  • Tasting of estate wines

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