The Fienile (A historic Barn, charmingly converted)

Sleeps 6/7

Fienile (villa cottage)

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, circa 130 square meters (1400 square feet) on two levels.

The Fienile has just undergone a full “conservative restoration” to convert a traditional tuscan barn into comfortable living quarters, while preserving certain historical characteristics.

Ground Floor

Layout - ground floor

A private patio leads into a light and airy living room, with satellite television & DVD player. The living room also boasts a library of recreational reading and games.

There is a brand new, fully-equipped kitchen with solid wood cabinetry and granite counter-tops, 5-burner gas stove, electric oven, full fridge/freezer, dishwasher & washing machine.

The study (with desk, and also handy luggage storage area) acts as a third bedroom with a day-bed (a second bed also available). The study is ideal for artists, writers, or academics on sabbatical who wish to have a separate work space.

Attached to the study / third bedroom is a bathroom with shower. Screens on all windows. Fans provided in the summer.

The kitchen leads onto a large veranda, with breathtaking views onto the Valdambra and Chianti hills. The windows can be opened during summer, but in winter help trap the sun to make this a lovely place to curl up with a book.

Top Floor

Layout - top floor

The stairs leading up to the first floor are topped by a panoramic window; there is a wrought-iron safety gate at the top that can be closed for children. The landing gives access to two bedrooms.

The Master bedroom has views onto the Valdarno and Appenine mountains. One of the walls features a particularity that has been carefully preserved: two windows give out onto “nido d’ape” brickwork, an architectural detail characteristic of Tuscan barns. A large picture window across from the bed means waking up to an unimpeded view of the hills. A rollaway bed or crib can be added to the master bedroom for children.

The twin bedroom has views onto the Valdambra and Chianti hills. A lovely feature of both bedrooms is the historic ceiling, composed of antique beams and traditional brickwork.

Another modern bathroom with shower completes this floor. Screens on all windows. Fans provided in the summer.

Fienile garden/ patio area

The Fienile garden area (ca.200 square meters) is complete with umbrella, bench, table, and chairs, and has a lovely view onto the Arno Valley and Appennine mountains. There is also a south-facing sitting area off the veranda, perfect for reading, sipping an aperitif and watching the evening light change on the Chianti hills.

Fienile (for more photos see Photo Gallery):