olivia

In the heart of the Chianti area, at just 25 minutes from Siena and 50 minutes from Florence, villa Olivia is a luxury retreat offering the best of everything you could wish for a holiday rental in Tuscany.
Dating back to the 17th century, the villa is set in a large estate beyond a narrow road lined with cypress trees. Many details have remained from the ancient structure, such as the old terracotta floors, regal wood beam ceilings and a big 17th-century fireplace.
Restored with passion by the owners in 2017, Olivia has been transformed into a luxurious house consisting of five comfortable bedrooms, most of them with an en suite bathroom and a newly renovated annex featuring two large bedrooms both en suite and a spacious chef kitchen.
The villa is located on approximate four kilometers from Castellina in Chianti, one of the most famous parts of the Chianti region, where to go for visiting wine cellars, experience relaxed Italian life walking through the historic center, visiting local craft shops and taste Tuscan dishes at some typical trattoria. The location of Olivia offers panoramic views over the noble vineyards, silver olive groves and wild oak forests which transport guests into a relaxing and enchanting atmosphere.
The interiors feature a maze-like succession of open and intimate spaces. Each bathroom has been outfitted with Italian Florentine artisanal custom-made brass and bronze furnishings with stunning Tuscan marble and travertine stone. The villa also offers modern amenities such as high-speed Wi-Fi and a flat screen TV. The kitchen is fully equipped with custom-made kitchens fit for cooking lovers and externally a kitchen garden has been created.
In addition to Florence and Siena, there are various cities offering unlimited treasures in the form of art and museums, historic visits, gastronomy and entertainment. Arezzo, San Gimignano, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Cortona, Perugia and the Val D’ Orcia are the most important ones. Besides those, we should not forget the villages and various other historical sites of unforgettable beauty. 

main villa sleeps 10
300m2
upper-level floor
entrance with big 17th-century fireplace, 5 steps up to a kitchenette with induction stovetop, stove, dishwasher and fridge, two living rooms of which one with flat-screen TV, 3 steps down to a dining area with table for 6-8 people, small gym, bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower).
bedroom 1 double bed (queen size bed, convertible into a twin).
2 steps down
bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower).
bedroom 2 double bed (queen size bed, convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra handheld shower).
staircase down leads to lower ground floor accessible through the dining room;
laundry area with washing machine and dryer. 
bedroom 3 double bed (queen size bed, convertible into a twin) with direct access to outdoor. rock clad terrace, bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra handheld shower) on upper level.
ground floor
fully equipped spacious chef kitchen with two tables for 10 people, fireplace and direct access to outdoors, studio with printer and iPad.
bedroom 4 double bed (king size bed, not convertible into a twin)with direct access to outdoor terrace and en suite bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra handheld shower).
bedroom 5 double bed (queen size bed, convertible into a twin) with direct access to outdoor and en suite bathroom with double basin and shower cabin (plus extra handheld shower).

granary sleeps 4
170m2
lower ground floor
guest bathroom (disabled-accessible), laundry area with washer and dryer.
ground floor
large fully equipped chef kitchen, large open living room and dining area with table seating up to 10 people, outdoor terrace with pergola.
first floor
bedroom 6 double bed (king size bed) with spacious en suite bathroom with Roman double shower.
bedroom 7 double bed (queen size bed, convertible into a twin) with spacious en suite bathroom with Roman double shower.

outdoor
large alfresco terrace with table for 12/16 people, outdoor stone kitchen with built in professional BBQ, private patio adjacent to lower level bedrooms, wood-burning stone fire pit and sitting area, covered sitting area around the pool, seating area with sofas, covered area for playing ping pong or yoga/Pilates, bocce balls, herb gardens, terrace with pergola adjacent to the granary, fenced-in garden of 1 hectare. 

amenities
nearest restaurant in Tregole 500mts (approx. 20 minutes walk), other restaurants and supermarkets 4km/2,5miles in Castellina in Chianti, tennis court 13km/8miles, nearest highway 20,3km/12,6miles, horse riding in Siena 21,7km/13,5miles, golf course Ugolino Golf Club at Bagno a Ripoli 36,8km/22,8miles. 

notes
200 meters of private dirt road leading to the villa. Pets not allowed, smoking only allowed outdoors. Completely fenced in property with automatic double gates, one for the parking area and one for the villa. It is possible to have the pool heated from May to October.