Casale del Lago, San Casciano in Val di Pesa - Florence

If Florence is your first love, Casale del Lago is excellently located – the spectacular Renaissance city is a short drive away. But there are also treasures to be found in the much smaller San Casciano val di Pesa, first settled by the Etruscans, a walk away. This neat, traditional rendered property in the heart of Chianti Classico territory lies at the end of an exclusive drive, overlooking a small lake, with views across surrounding forest-clad hills. The large furnished terrace that runs the breadth of the house is fully exposed to these vistas and the sun, but is otherwise deliciously private.

Arranged over two floors, the villa’s four bedrooms can accommodate up to eight people. Young and old will appreciate the private pool, set just beneath the house but easily overlooked from one of the two terraces, the indoor mini snooker table and outdoor barbecue and Jacuzzi. The large rustic kitchen is a great place for relaxed meals when you get tired of the sun. And, if you come at either end of the season, you’ll enjoy evenings by the fire under the wonderful original vaulted terracotta ceiling in one of the two lounges.

Ground Floor

Hall
Main entrance.

Lounge 1
Two sofas, mini snooker table, two chairs.

Lounge 2
Sofa, armoire, table, chair, fireplace.

Kitchen-Diner
Fully equipped, table and benches, sideboard, two dressers, two chairs, double doors to terrace.

First Floor

Bedroom 1
Iron-framed double bed (cannot be converted into twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers.

En-suite bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 2
Twin iron-framed beds (can be converted to a double), wardrobe, writing table and chair.

Bedroom 3
Twin iron-framed beds (can be converted to a double), wardrobe, small table, two chairs.

Bedroom 4
Double bed (cannot be converted into twins), wardrobe, table and two chairs.

Bathroom 2
Shower, sink, WC.

Tower

Bathroom 3
Jacuzzi bath with handheld shower, sink, WC.

Our Thoughts
By installing not one but two Jacuzzis, the owners of this well-placed villa have ensured some luxury comforts. While the outside Jacuzzi, set to the side of the house, lends itself to a shared bottle of Chianti or cold beer, the indoor one may need a booking system – the third bathroom, set alone in the tower above the first-floor bedrooms, is a serious invitation to come over super-indulgent. But, seriously, Casale del Lago has all you’ll need to appreciate this private sun spot.

Notes
Four bedrooms. Three bathrooms. Please specify on booking if you require the twin beds to be set up as doubles. The nearby Florence-Siena road is not visible, however some noise from it can be heard. There is a small annex on the property, which is closed. Pets are welcome: the property is fenced but not pet secure. Heating the Jacuzzi costs extra.

The irregularly shaped, relatively shallow pool lies a few steps down from the villa, surrounded by a furnished terrace. A small adjacent building houses a shower and WC. The water is accessed by internal Roman steps.
It is 6x12 metres and 1.35 metres deep. It's open from May to September, weather permitting.