Property Description

La Capanna and its extensive garden is situated in a spectacular position at the foot of the Pratomagno Mountains It is on a single floor and was converted from an old agricultural building Six people can use the place very comfortably It consists of four rooms 1 A large sittingdining room containing a well equipped kitchen area This room has a large window offering superb views of the nearby mountains 2 A bedroom with a double bed 3 A smaller bedroom with two single beds 4 A spacious bathroom which includes a shower hand basin WC and a bidet A large garden shed contains a washing machine and a freezer as well as two mountain bikes There is air conditioning and central heating The kitchen is fully equipped with pans etc and there is plenty of cutlery and crockery There are maps guide books and brochures about places to visit as well as past visitors recommendations There are games a range of books for all ages and a radiocdcassette player THE GARDEN There is an extensive garden which has lawns patios shaded and covered areas including pergolas so that visitors can always find a relatively private spot to sit sunbathe or eat There are several outdoor tables chairs and sunloungers and two bbqs As well as shrubs and flowering plants there are herbs for cooking From the garden much of which is not directly overlooked by any other houses there is a superb view up into the mountains In addition to the garden there is so much open land nearby that it is always easy to find a quiet private outdoor spot

Local Area Information

The location is ideal for people who want a base from which to explore the beautiful region of Tuscany The house is about 35 kilometres southeast of Florence about 2 kilometres from the country town of Reggello Both the A1 motorway and the RomeFlorence railway line are about eight kilometres away giving easy access to the rest of northcentral Italy and beyond Florence Siena Arezzo Pisa Lucca Perugia numerous smaller towns and places of interest such as San Gimignano and several famous beauty spots are all easily accessible The house is situated in a hamlet and has a superb view into the Pratomagno mountains on which the light is constantly changing They are tree clad high up descending into olive groves and tiny vineyards There are numerous foot paths through the mountains and there is a wealth of local flora and fauna All around are typical Tuscan views with all the characteristics of the area cypress trees olive groves and old buildings scattered amongst vineyards The area is renowned in this part of Italy for the freshness of the air and the local olive oil is generally held to be amongst the finest in the world Nearby Cascia is a typical Tuscan village famous for the Masaccio painting in the superb Romanesque church There are several other fascinating small villages and towns nearby many offering excellent walks beautiful old churches and other ancient buildings and places of interest Vallombrosa a particularly famous beauty spot up in the mountains is only a few kilometres away Westwards lies the river Arno and the Chianti hills producing the splendid wines of the same name Often considered one of the most beautiful regions in Europe Chianti is a mixture of breathtaking views and charming intimate villages Around Cascia and Reggello there are far fewer tourists than in the Chianti heartland Slightly further afield the cities of Florence Siena and Arezzo offer a great variety of things to do and see Medieval and Renaissance art and architecture is everywhere there are theatres some in the openair Roman and Etruscan ruins shops and markets of every kind as well as swimming baths sports events and much more Past visitors to the house have left numerous suggestions and personal recommendations of places to visit and things to do LOCAL AMENITIES The village of Cascia has plenty of traditional shops for most basic necessities as well as a modern supermarket a chemist a bank and two restaurants Reggello has shops for more specialised requirements a travel agent good restaurants and a market on Saturdays Excellent wines can be bought either from shops or directly from local producers Nearby Figline offers even more extensive shopping facilities For people interested in finding a real bargain in the world of haute couture womens and mens there is nearby a shopping centre called The Mall home to the factory outlets of Gucci Giorgio Armani Yves Saint Laurent and other top designer labels Not far away there is a similar Prada outlet Restaurants There are several very good restaurants locally Swimming there is a beautiful large openair swimming pool only 1 km away Local sports facilities Horse riding tennis and fishing Public transport is good with both buses and trains local and mainline in easy reach

Property Features

* Children are allowed

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Name:	Gwyn Pritchard
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