Il Granaio at Podere La Casetta, Montaione - Florence and Chianti

Podere La Casetta is a lovely restored estate of 7 little villas located about 2km from the hill top town of Montaione. It is a working farm which produces its own olive oil and wine. It is surrounded by the farm olive groves.

The pool is down a short path, and protected from the villas by a little forest, which provides it with plenty of privacy. There are two pools, a larger, deeper one and a baby pool. Around them are several places to relax.

The estate is composed of two buildings which house the 7 villas and a reception area. Throughout the estate the gardens are well maintained and offer pretty views through the surrounding olive grove. To one side Montaione can be seen on the hill across the property's olive grove and Vineyard.

Il Granaio is a ground floor villa located in the main building of the Podere la Casetta estate. It is accessed from the main, gravel courtyard.

To one side it has a lovely terrace paved in terracotta which has a wooden pergola shading an iron table and chairs for dining al fresco. Dotted around the terrace are a couple of sun chairs. to enjoy the warm Tuscan sun.

Inside there is a small conservatory which has been converted into a little sitting room. The exposed stone walls and terracotta paved floor provide the room with plenty of character. It is furnished with a double sofa and a matching armchair.

Terracotta steps lead up to double glass and wood doors and into the open plan kitchen and diner. This spacious room has the original terracotta floor and a ceiling of wooden beams and terracotta tiles. In a corner is the small kitchen unit which includes gas hobs, an oven and a fridge with a small freezer compartment. In the centre of the room is a wooden table with four chairs while a fully stocked sideboard rests against the far wall.

Off the dining area is a tiny bathroom with shower with no shower tray. There is also direct access to both bedrooms from this room. The first bedroom is a beautiful double room with antique bed and a large wardrobe. A wood and glass door provides light and access to the estate gardens. En-suite is a small bathroom with shower.

The second bedroom is a bright and spacious room with iron twin beds. It is furnished with a writing desk with chair and a double wardrobe. A large wood and glass door provides access to the main estate courtyard. En-suite is a bathroom with a tub that has a handheld shower and an overhead shower.

1 double bedroom
1 twin bedroom that can be set up as a double if requested when booking
Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms

Pool:
Length: 15 metres
Width: 7 metres
Depth: 1.5 metres
Entrance: Metal ladder
Opening times: May to September
Fenced: No
Furnished: Sunloungers and parasols
Cleansed: Chlorine
Distance from villa: 150 metres