Bella Vista at Montebuoni, Lecchi in Chianti - Gaiole in Chianti - Siena and Chianti

Once a wine and olive oil producing estate Montebuoni's original stone buildings are restored into cottages and apartments that recreate the feeling of an authentic Tuscan hamlet. Situated along the crest of a its own gently rolling hill Montebuoni has wonderful, picture postcard views that delight the eye in all directions. This place unwinds you in the beauty of it’s natural setting.

While taking your front row seat to view the sunset over Chianti Classico's most prestious vineyards you can plan a day trip to Siena, Florence and San Gimignano or a walk to the nearby village of Lecchi in Chianti to soak up your new way of life. If you're feeling the more energetic, you may take time out for an early morning run, swim or bike ride. Private to the residence of the this hamlet there is a swimming pool, a childs pool and tennis court.

Notes
Tennis court astro-turf
The hamlet is car free, parking is before the hamlet entrance

This delightful one bedroomed  apartment is located on  the second floor of the main historic building. Centrally located, yet very private, it is an ideal retreat for a couple . Wonderful views across the Tuscan countryside can be enjoyed from the living room and bedroom. Stone steps lead up to a broad terrace. These steps are shared with two other apartments and Bella Vista enjoys exclusive use of its own outdoor dining table and chairs on the terrace.

The front door opens from the terrace and stone stairs lead up to the second floor. There is terracotta floor tiling and exposed wooden beamed ceilings throughout the apartment. A large skylight in the open plan living, dining and kitchen area means that this room is bright and airy. Two comfortable sofas are arranged around a coffee table in the living area. There is also a TV, CD player and iPod docking station.

The kitchen is fully furnished. Wooden units are topped with a granite work surface and house a built in electric oven, gas hobs, under-counter fridge with freezer section and a dishwasher. A glass topped table and four dining chairs complete the dining area. Views across the chapel rooftop to the Castello di San Polo in Rosso can be seen from the large window that has the benefit of mosquito nets.

The bedroom is reached down a short corridor. This room is very spacious. Gently sloping ceilings are painted white and a wall of fitted, wooden wardrobes are built under the eaves to give ample storage.  There is a double bed with painted wrought iron surround and a pretty painted dressing table and two leather armchairs in this comfortable room. The bathroom has travertine tiles and a large luxury shower. A skylight brings plenty of light into this room.

The outdoor terrace is a relaxing place to sit with a glass of wine at the end of the day and enjoy the view across the olive groves and vineyards that cover the hillsides surrounding Montebuoni.

Pool
Length: 15 metres
Width: 7.5 metres
Depth: 1.5 metres
Entrance: Roman steps
Opening times: May to October
Fenced: Yes
Furnished: Sunloungers and parasols
Cleansed: Chlorine
Distance from villa: 100 metres

Tennis Court
Surface: Astro-turf
Distance from villa: 100 metres