Now this really is a home from home. Rietine 24 is named after the number of the house and the hamlet in which it’s set. You'll find it in a charming huddle of old stone buildings, through a pair of ornate iron gates, across a courtyard, and up a flight of stone stairs.
Stop at the front door and turn to survey the view from the little covered terrace, which takes full advantage of the scene, a glorious sweep of vineyard-laced hills. This is the heart of Chianti, and your address is the perfect location from which to explore the local wineries and classic hilltop towns, including nearby Gaiole.
The maisonette is semi-detached and shares access across some outdoor spaces with an adjacent home, both the villa and its outdoor spaces are overlooked. There are several steps up to the property and between the first and second floors.
Step inside to discover a large living space with a long dining table and a cosy nook with chairs set around an old hearth. To one side you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen, at the rear of which is a door to a second sitting room. There’s plenty of space for your party of eight to spread out in.
You’ll have noticed the décor is characterful, a country-cottage look with bold contemporary accents. Modern furnishings and an eye-catching choice of patterns and colours complement the traditional fabric of terracotta floors, tiled and beamed ceilings, and exposed stone walls. This is no more apparent than up the stone stairs on the first floor where five bedrooms are decorated with vivid splashes of colour and feature wallpapers, patterned floor tiles and striking works of art.
Each bedroom has a comfy double bed and a sleek modern en-suite shower room. There’s space to retreat with a good book up here, too, with two rooms sharing a private lounge, while the main suite has its own sitting area with a tempting chaise longue.
But we suspect you won’t spend long away from the rest of the gang. You'll all be drawn to the private salt-water pool and sunloungers in the neighbouring olive grove. Or head to the shaded private terrace just across the garden. Mix a drink in the handy little kitchenette out here, then sit back and take in those wonderful views.
First Floor
Lounge / Dining Room
Table with chairs, sideboard, chest of drawers, sofa, sideboard, chair, fireplace, shelf, air conditioning, French doors to balcony.
Kitchen
Fully equipped kitchen, gas hob, fridge/freezer.
Lounge
Sofa, chair, table, TV, air conditioning.
Second Floor
Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), bedside table, wall-mounted clothes rack, table, chairs, desk and chair, air conditioning.
En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.
Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), bedside tables, wall-mounted clothes rack, air conditioning.
Bedroom 3
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), bedside tables, chest of drawers, wardrobe, table, chair, chaise long, air conditioning.
En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.
Snug
Sofa, display cabinet, fridge.
Bedroom 4
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), bedside tables, cabinet, wardrobe, sofa, chairs, table and chair, desk and chair, wall-mounted clothes rack, air conditioning.
En-suite Bathroom
Large shower, sink, WC.
Bedroom 5
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), bedside table, sofa, table, chair, desk, wardrobe, air conditioning, French door to balcony.
En-suite Bathroom
Large shower, sink, WC, bidet.
Outbuilding
Ground Floor
Laundry Room
Washing machine.
Kitchen
Sink, fridge.
Private Pool
Length: 9 metres
Width: 4 metres
Depth: 1.4 metres
Entrance: Roman steps
Opening times: always open
Fenced: Yes
Furnished: Sunloungers, table and chairs
Cleansed: Salt
Distance from villa: 100 metres
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