Property Description

I Gelsi is a typical Tuscan country house carefully restored over the last few years to the highest standards.

Accommodation (In five apartments):

(1) Girasole (Sunflower):
This apartment is Ideal for a family of 4-5 persons on two floors.
Ground floor – Dining area with kitchen, a double bedroom and a shower room.
First floor – Spiral staircase leading to a gallery with small twin/triple bedroom.

(2) Il Forno (The Wood Oven):
This apartment was the original ‘farmer’s’ kitchen, the original wood oven is still present.
Ideal for a family of 4-5 persons.
Ground floor – Dining/ living area with kitchen, staircase leading to first floor.
First Floor - Two bedrooms and one shower room
• Double bedroom with four poster bed (space for an additional bed available).
• Twin bedroom.

(3) Rosa Canina (Wild Rose):
This first floor apartment is ideal for 2 couples or family of 4 persons on the first floor.
First Floor - Dining/living area with kitchen, one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and a shower room.

(4) Il Frantoio (The Olive Oil Press):
This part of the house was originally used to press the olives from the land to make extra virgin olive oil.
Ideal for a family of 4 persons. It has now been carefully restored to preserve the original feel.
Ground Floor - Dining/Living area with corner kitchen and shower room. One double and one twin bedroom with the space for an additional bed/cot if required.

(5) Il Fienile (The Hay loft):
This apartment was the original fienile, it is a separate building adjacent to the main house.
Studio apartment (open plan) - Ideal for a couple or family of 2-3 persons. It consists of dining area with kitchenette, sleeping area and shower room. It can also can be transformed into a meeting room or a large dining room to host up to 20 guests. It has a beautiful large terrace with a breathtaking view of Pratomagno.

General Apartment Information:

• Each Apartment has a TV, the apartments are furnished and fully equipped in order to assure a
most comfortable stay.

• All kitchens have marble-based work tops, fridge with small freezer and gas hob. Also provided are the
dishes, glasses, cups, cutlery and kitchen utensils.

•• Each shower room is tastefully furnished with marble flooring, toilet, bidet and spacious showers.

• All apartments have private terraces, perfect for eating al-fresco.

• A communal barbecue area is also located outside the house. Why not grill the famous
“Bistecca alla Fiorentina� (Florentine Steak) as cooked in the traditional Tuscan way.

• Il Porcile (The Pigsty) Laundry Room: The old “Porcile has been restored and transformed into
a communal Laundry area available for all guests.
• The guests have the use of the swimming pool with sun loungers and chairs (pool area 14x7mtrs)

WEBSITE WWW.casadeigelsi.com

Local Area Information

The house is located in a beautiful part of Tuscany bordering the famous Chianti area and just a few miles from the main highway from Milan to Rome. We are located in a central position making it a convenient base to visit towns of great importance in the region: Florence (25km), Siena (50km), Arezzo (54km), Volterra (98km), San Gimignano (75km), Castellina in Chianti (38km), Certaldo (65km) and many other beautiful medieval Tuscan villages.

I Gelsi is a fabulous alternative to hotels in Florence, you will be able to mix the culture and history of our towns and relax in the warmth of our countryside. If one day you would like to take a break you will always be welcome to just relax and sip a glass of Tuscan wine by the pool or in the shade of an olive or mulberry tree. The surrounding countryside is also great for cycling, hiking and horse riding.

I Gelsi is just 3km from the historical centre of Figline Valdarno, in the town you will be able to find shops, boutiques, chemists, banks, pubs, supermarkets and restaurants.

Trains to Florence Central Station (Santa Maria Novella) depart from Figline Valdarno every half hour with a travel time of less than twenty minutes. The A1 Motorway is just 10km from the house.

Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Theme	Away from it all
Accommodation	Changeover Day Sat, Size: Spacious, Accommodation Type: Self Catering
Suitability	Children Welcome, Family Oriented, Pets Welcome
Outside	Outside Shower, Outside Tap, Garden, Shared Swimming Pool, Terrace, Parking, Patio, Barbecue, Barbecue Area
Location	Remote Location, In the Country, Distance to Airport 20-50km, Distance to local restaraunts 2km, Distance to convenience store 2km, Distance to beach >5km
Local Area	The local town is Sleepy, Distance to Local Town Centre 2km, Restaurants
Local Activities	Walking, Mountain Biking, Horse Riding, Golf, Fishing, Cycling
Living Room	Fold Out Beds Sleeping 1, Armchairs 1, Sofas 1, Seating for 1 Person
Laundry	Ironing Board, Iron, Towels Provided, Linen Provided, Washing Machine Provided
Kitchen	Grill, Separate dining area, Fridge, Hob, Washing Machine, Microwave, Crockery & Cutlery Provided, High Chair Available
Entertainment	TV, Satellite or Cable
Dining	Seating for 4 People, Dining room table
Heat/Cooling	Central Heating
Bedroom	Ensuites 1, Pull-out Beds 1, Twins 9, Singles 1, Doubles 9
Bathroom	Bidets, Shower Rooms 5, Toilets 5, Bathrooms 5

Contact Information

Name:	michela corbo
Telephone:	+44-7710-754053
Alt Telephone:	+39-666-8777
Fax:	+44-1277-211146
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