Casa San Giovanni

  • Villa
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • WiFi
  • Parking
  • Pool
Casa san Giovanni is an old Tuscan farmhouse entirely built in stone, dating to the beginning of the last century and situated not far from the village of San Giovanni d’Asso, in the unmistakable and characteristic countryside of the Crete Senesi. During the recent, careful renovation works, the travertine staircase, floors in top quality Tuscan terracotta and ceilings with the characteristic vaults were installed on the ground floor and, on the first floor, ceilings with exposed wooden beams and tiles, leaving intact the original structure of the farmhouses. The location, permits guests to make short trips to the numerous, fascinating villages in the vicinity such as Montepulciano, Montalcino, Pienza, with their inviting food and wine proposals and to organize daily excursions to the major art cities of Tuscany like Siena and Florence.

Location

San Giovanni d’Asso is a very old village, rich in medieval castles, characterized by the typical landscapes of the country south of Siena, with steep slopes alternating with vast woodland areas and cultivated fields. It is situated in the geographical area known as the Crete Senesi (Siennese Clays) which includes the nearby villages of Buonconvento, Asciano, Monteroni d’Arbia and Rapolano and is characterized by clay hills and the so-called “biancane” which confer to the Crete Senesi the typical cuneiform reliefs. The area of the Crete Senesi represents an uncontaminated oasis with suggestive and ever-changing landscapes, in which the territory and environment have maintained, over the years, an integrity and purity that have led San Giovanni d’Asso to excel in the production of the famous truffles, which grow in woodland only under particular environmental conditions. From San Giovanni d’Asso it is easy to travel, thanks to the good road system, to interesting localities in the region such as Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, the villages of Chianti, Florence, but also to Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Cortona, Perugia, Arezzo. A few steps from the property is the train station (for tourist use) of San Giovanni d’Asso, one of the stops that makes the “Nature Train”, the now famous steam locomotive that runs from Siena and slowly crosses the beautiful and picturesque landscape of Crete, the Val d’Orcia and Amiata, with churches, castles and ancient villages where take place festivals and markets (during the springtime).

Access roads: 200 m of unpaved road
San Giovanni d’Asso 600 m shops and services
Pienza 19 km,
Montalcino 20 km,
Montepulciano 28 km,
highway exit A1 Valdichiana 35 km
Siena 42 km, (train station)
Chianciano Terme 42km
Cortona 59 km
Florence 138KM (airport)

Exterior

A luxuriant garden of about 3000 square metres surrounds the park, covered by grass and embellished with colourful flowerbeds, trees and shrubs typical of the Tuscan vegetation such as olives and cypresses. The French windows of the main house and the annex open on to the inner courtyard which, paved in terracotta, and with an old well, is furnished with garden chairs and tables. Also, just outside the kitchen French window, in a shaded area, a gazebo with table and chairs and, nearby, a brickwork barbecue, constitute the ideal spot for organizing enjoyable alfresco meals.

The infinity pool, situated just a few metres from the house, is in a splendid panoramic position. It is rectangular in shape and measures 5 x 15 m with a constant depth of 1.5 m. It is lined in PVC and purification is by chlorine. Access to the water is by Roman steps. The pool area and the solarium are paved in Tuscan travertine and grass and are provided with umbrellas, tables and sunbeds to guarantee guests maximum rest and comfort. The pool, with outdoor shower, is open from the last Saturday of April until the first Saturday of October.

Interior

MAIN HOUSE. The two-storey farmhouse has a circular design connecting all the ground floor rooms. The main entrance leads on the left to the fully-equipped kitchen and on the right to the sitting room connected via broad vaults to the large living room with dining area, divans, fireplace and satellite TV. All the ground floor rooms have practical French windows with direct access to the outside. There is also a toilet on this floor. From the entrance on the ground floor an antique stone staircase leads up to the first floor with reading corner, two double bedrooms and a twin bedroom (with joinable beds on request). A bathroom with shower and a bathroom with tub and shower complete this floor.

The price does not include:

  • Heating from November to April (€ 40,00 per day). N.B. These costs, not included in the price list, will be calculated at the reservation time and due at the balance payment.
  • Tourism tax (€ 2,00 per person per day for the first 7 nights. Please note that children under 14 years old will not pay)

On Request:

  • extra cleaning (€ 27,00/hour per cleaner), extra linen (€ 15,00 per person), heating (€40,00 per day), firewood (€ 20,00/100 Kg),

Amenities

  • Internet/Wifi
  • Parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Countryside
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Garden Furniture
  • Barbecue
  • Heating
  • Air Conditioning in bedrooms
  • Television
  • Well-equipped Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Dishwasher
  • Stove/Oven
  • Coffee Machine
  • Washing Machine
  • Iron
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath Tub
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer

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