Converted Barn in Tuscany: near Florence/ Siena/ Arezzo

Description

The Fienile at Il POGGIOLO is a designer barn conversion on private villa property that sleeps 4 (+1 guest bed in study). It is available for sabbatical terms (6-12 months). Plan a retreat to the Tuscan countryside! Fast internet for Remote Working. The FIENILE is a spacious home on two floors, converted from a rural barn. It sleeps 4 (+1 occasional guest) comfortably (2 Bedrooms + Study/3d Bedroom with extra bed, 2 Bathrooms). Gorgeous enclosed veranda with 180° view over the Chianti hills is a peaceful place to read, write or enjoy an apéritif. The Fienile features a fully equipped kitchen, dining table (seating for 6), 2 designer bathrooms, modern appliances, air conditioning top floor bedrooms, floor heating and other amenities such as SatTV/DVD, a child gate at the top of the stairs, FWA-WIFI, two garden areas (with tables & views), and a parking lot (also with a view!). Decorated with antiques and traditional furniture. Recreational reading library, maps & guidebooks, games. As the home measures ca. 145 sq.mt (plus an over 200 sq.mt. garden) there is plenty of room to spread out. PLEASE NOTE: NO Animals + NO Smoking (inside) - allergy sensitive home! Water FREE, WiFi, electricity + gas (radiant floor heating and heat pump inside units) @ cost - individual meters. Extra child cot/crib with bedclothes available. The Fienile is fully furnished and equipped; bed and bath linens provided with house. LOCATION: Il Poggiolo is in the countryside, only 30 to 45 min. from Florence, Siena and Arezzo, and just 15 minutes from Valdarno exit on A-1 highway. A car is necessary. The local train from Montevarchi reaches downtown Florence in a convenient 35 minutes. Arezzo is reachable by car or train (as are also Pisa, Bologna, Rome, Cortona and Orvieto). Siena is best reached by car. Il Poggiolo is a perfect base from which to explore Tuscany and its hill towns, both in the lesser known Valdarno and in the celebrated Chianti region. Excellent quality of life in this truly Tuscan area with scenic country walks, good local services, gourmet food markets, designer outlets, and fabulous restaurants. Nearest local schools @ 3 km (school bus stops at house for elementary through middle school). NO PETS + NO SMOKING (inside) please - allergy controlled environment. Academic owned.