Situated at the rear of the house on a lower level, reached via a flight of stone steps is the swimming pool. The paved surround is furnished with loungers and there is also a covered gazebo to retreat under during the heat of the day. Relaxing by the pool you have far reaching views of the valley below and the surrounding vineyards and olive groves.

La Penisola is located on the edge of the world famous Chianti Cashmere farm  which specializes in hand-woven cashmere and skincare products made from goat's milk. At the nearby farm, the owner offers clients tastings of their goat's cheese, together with all the cashmere you can comb from the goats for free!

At the rear of the house is a vine covered pergola, under which there is a large wooden table and chairs.Nearby is a brick built barbecue making this a perfect spot for ‘al fresco’ cooking and dining.

The entrance leads into the lounge which has the traditional terracotta tiled floors and tiled and beamed ceiling, there is a huge stone fireplace which dominates the room.

There is a comfortable sofa arranged in front of the fireplace and a small table and chairs to one side. Floor to ceiling windows surround the room on three sides making this a very light airy room, these can be opened to allow the breeze to circulate. At the far end is a small scullery with stone sink, shelving and a fridge. To the right of the fireplace are some stone steps which lead up to the first floor.

The first floor is reached via a set of stone steps from the lounge and also via an open staircase from the dining room. Both arrive at either side of the landing which has been turned into a study area with antique writing desk, chair, sofa and bookshelves along two of the walls.

To the right of the landing is the twin bedded room with large wooden hand painted wardrobe and chest of drawers. The beds can be pushed together if required.

To the left of the landing is the master bedroom, which has a double bed, walk in wardrobe with chest of drawers and ensuite bathroom with large shower with curtain, heated towel rail, basin and WC. All the rooms from the upper floor have windows with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.

The lower floor overlooks the back of the house with views over the Volpaia valley and the surrounding vineyards. The well equipped kitchen has country style fitted cupboards and tiled work surfaces. There is a large fridge/freezer, oven with gas hobs and a microwave oven. Double doors lead from here out to the garden.

There is a large brick archway separating the kitchen area from the dining room, which has a round wooden table and chairs. A large dresser sits against one wall and there is a stove in one corner. An open staircase, not suitable for toddlers, leads to the first floor and to the right through an archway is an ‘L’ shaped corridor.

A door on the left off the corridor opens into the third bedroom which has a double bed with ornate scrolled iron headboard and a wooden wardrobe. A large mirror on the wall reflects the light from the rooms' two windows.

Further along the corridor off to the right is the downstairs bathroom which has a shower with curtain, basin and WC. At the end of the corridor is another door which leads out to the terrace and gardens.

Availability must be confirmed with the owner before we can complete a booking in this house. For all questions please contact us.