La Sassolina, Montaione - Florence and Chianti

Once a schoolhouse, La Sassolina has been thoughtfully converted into charming classic accommodation. The property is suitable for a range of guests, from a multi-generation family to a group of friends, but will be especially popular with young families, who will love its ground-floor aspect and the fact that the private pool has a special shallow end that little kids can splash about in. Located in the hamlet of Iano, La Sassolina is perfect for those seeking to simply enjoy local life. The village has a grocery shop, restaurant and bar, while the town of Montaione, with its churches and adjacent castles, is just a short drive away. The property is also ideal for day trips to Pisa, Siena and the wider Chianti region.

While the villa is based on the ground floor, a small elevated reading room creates a mezzanine effect above the spacious living areas (a gate will stop little ones advancing up the stairs). La Sassolina is furnished luxuriously with antique pieces and the bedrooms in particular have an opulent feel, including iron-framed beds and decorative wall flourishes. There may be some debate about who gets the dramatic four-poster but there is some consolation for those losing out, because several bedrooms offer views across the countryside. Outside, the furnished terrace offers a shady place to lounge and dine, perhaps from the nearby barbecue, or you may prefer the romantic gazebo by the pool during the day (close to which is a table football table that will divert restless children while you linger over lunch).

Ground Floor

Lounge
Two sofas, two armchairs, display cabinet, fireplace, stairs leading to reading room, air-conditioning.

Dining room
Table and chairs, settee, air-conditioning, door leading to garden.

Kitchen-Diner
Fully equipped, table and chairs.

Utility room
Fully equipped.

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted into twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair, air-conditioning.

Bedroom 2
Twin beds (can be converted into double), wardrobe, chair, storage box, air-conditioning.

Bedroom 3
Four-poster double bed (cannot be converted into twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, blanket box, air-conditioning.

Bedroom 4
Twin beds (can be converted into double), chair, two small cabinets, air-conditioning.

Bathroom 
Shower, sink, WC.

Bathroom 
Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Bathroom 
Shower, sink WC, bidet.

Bathroom 
Shower, sink, WC.

Gym
Small equipped gym

Laundry room (accessed external)
Washing machine

Private Pool:
Length: 9 metres
Width: 5 metres
Depth: 1.2 metres
Entrance: Roman steps 
Opening times: April to October
Fenced: yes
Furnished: Sunloungers and parasols, gazebo furnished with a table and chairs
Cleansed: Salt
Distance from villa: 4 meters

Shallow pool area: 
Length: 1.5 metres
Width: 5 metres
Depth: 0.6 metres
Entrance: Metal ladder
Distance from villa: 4 meters