Poggio Tondo, Castellina in Chianti, Siena and Chianti

Raise a glass to Tuscany – there are few better places to do so than at this villa in the heart of the Chianti Classico vineyards. All points of the compass lead to top wineries, such as Castello di Fonterutoli in the nearby hamlet, so close you can go there by foot. The historic wine town of Castellina is only a little further, where shopping in the market on Saturday doubles as a way to immerse yourself in Tuscan life. (And don’t miss the treat of an ice cream from the town’s superb Gelataria di Castellina.) With San Gimignano, Siena and Florence within easy reach, too, you’re spoilt for choice for days out.

Poggio Tondo has an unusual design, more like a mountain house than a typical Tuscan villa. Its layout is distinct, too. While the three bedrooms are tucked upstairs, there is also a huge lounge-diner and a fully equipped kitchen on both levels. This handy configuration offers your party of six more space to spread out, yet there is still a communal feeling to this place.



The obvious space to come together is on one of the generous terraces that extend along the width of the building on each level overlooking the lush lawn. This is where you’ll be able to pull up a front-row seat for the main event – the view. They stretch right across Chianti to Siena shimmering on the skyline. It’s just beckoning you to visit.

Ground Floor



Lounge/ Diner

Sofas, coffee table, TV, fireplace, side tables, long dining table, chairs, chest of drawers, mosquito screen.



Kitchen

Fully equipped, gas hob with 5 rings, diswasher, fridge/ freezer, chairs, mosquito screen.



Bathroom

Shower, sink, bidet, WC, mosquito screen.



First Floor



Lounge/ Diner

Sofas, coffee tables, TV, table chairs, Welsh dresser, French doors to a large balcony, balcony with table and chairs, mosquito screen.



Kitchen

Fully equipped, gas hob with 5 rings, diswasher, fridge/ freezer, chairs, washing machine, mosquito screen.



Bedroom 1

Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), wardrobe, chair, baby cot, ceiling fan, mosquito screen.



Bathroom

Shower, sink, bidet, WC, mosquito screen.



Bedroom 2

Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), bedside tables, wardrobe, chest of drawers, ceiling fan, mosquito screen, French door to balcony.



Bedroom 3

One single and one French-size bed (can’t be converted into a double), bedside table, wardrobe, ceiling fan, mosquito screen.



Bathroom

Shower, sink, bidet, WC, mosquito screen.



Private Pool

Length: 12 m

Width: 4 m

Depth: from 1,20 m to 1,60 m

Entrance: Roman steps

Opening times: always open

Fenced: no

Furnished: parasol, deckchairs, sundoungers

Cleansed: chlorine

Distance from the villa: 26 m