Poggio del fattore 12, Bucine - Arezzo

Poggio del Fattore is a well restored and maintained Tuscan villa on an estate composed of a main house and a cottage around a large, sunny paved terrace from where there are pretty views of the surrounding hills. It is located on the edge of the Chianti, a short distance away from the town Bucine.

The pool is situated just outside the old stone wall surrounding the terrace. It's not visible from the villa. It has a wonderfully sunny position with plenty of privacy. Next to the pool is a lovely pergola providing shade.

The main villa is on two floors. The main entrance is to one side and leads into a hall in traditional Tuscan style with a terracotta floor and ceiling of wooden beams and terracotta tiles. Off to the right is the spacious dining room that has access to the garden. In the centre of the room is a sturdy wooden table which can seat 12 people.

To the left is the large kitchen. It is a long room with a dining table for 6 people to one side, and the kitchen units to the other. It is a well equipped kitchen with a gas hob, oven, fridge with separate freezer and lots of storage space provided by a pantry. There is direct access to the garden via a glass door which also allows light into the room.

A door from the kitchen leads out to the conservatory which is a wonderfully bright room that faces out to the stone terrace and views of the surrounding hills. To one side is a large dining table which can seat 12 people while to the other side there are a couple of armchairs in which to relax.

At the back of the entrance hall is the traditional, bright lounge with a large glass door to the garden that provides light. The room has plenty of character due to the exposed stone walls and ceiling of wooden beams and terracotta. In a corner is a fireplace for the cooler nights, around this is a sofa and a couple of armchairs. Next to the lounge is a guest toilet with laundry facilities.

The first floor, and bedrooms can be accessed from the entrance hall or the kitchen. At the top of the main stairs from the entrance hall there is a room with a daybed that is used as a single bedroom. To the left of the stairs is a corridor off which there is a single bedroom which has an antique wardrobe with mirror.

Opposite this is a pretty double bedroom with a wonderful view from the window. The bedroom is comfortably furnished with the bed in the centre of the room and an antique chest of drawers to one side. There is a wardrobe. At the end of the corridor is a bathroom with a large shower, there are fantastic views from the bathroom window.

To the right of the stairs is a corridor with another two bedrooms. The first is a double room, which has a bed with a carved, wooden headboard. A couple of steps lead into a walk in closet. The window looks out over the garden and onto the fantastic views.

Opposite is a twin bedroom with a wardrobe with mirror. This room can be set up as a double if requested in advance. At the end of the corridor is a bathroom with shower and the stairs to the kitchen. Both the twin bedroom and bathroom have views of the stone terrace.

There are two bedrooms in a cottage, which is located across the huge paved terrace. In the cottage is a kitchen with dining table for two people. There is a bathroom with shower, next to this, up a couple of steps is the double bedroom with a window looking onto the terrace and another to the garden. The spacious room has a wooden bed, double door wardrobe and a couple of armchairs and a writing desk with chair.

To the other side of the kitchen is the second double bedroom. It's a huge room with a lovely, characteristic stone column in the centre. On one side is a sitting area with a couple of armchairs and a table, while the large double bed is on the opposite side. Other furnishings include a triple door, wooden wardrobe and an antique chest of drawers. A door provides access to the terrace. En-suite and down a couple of steps is the bright bathroom with shower.

4 double bedrooms which cannot be made into twin rooms
1 twin bedroom which can be made into a double room if requested in advance
1 single bedroom
1 bedroom with single day bed to be used for the extra person

Due to local area restrictions for visitor numbers, children must be included in the number count for this property.
Therefore 12 including any children over 2 years old is the maximum number allowed here.

There is a complimentary, quick mid-week clean and towel change included in the price.

This is a villa that is perfect for family groups with children.

A free welcome hamper is provided for guests on arrival.
Immediately around the villa, courtyard and cottage there are walls, gates and fencing for pet security. The rest of the property, including the pool area is not fenced.

Poggio del Fattore is also available for 7 or 10 people.
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The pool situated a short walk away from the property, it is not visible from the villa or the large terrace in front of it. It has a wonderfully private position in the full sun and surrounded by an olive grove. Immediately around the pool is  large stone sun deck.

Over the trees that surround the pool there are pretty views of the countryside. To one side is a bamboo covered pergola which shades a table with chairs and some deck chairs. Parasols provide shade for a few sunbeds to another side of the pool.
Roman steps provide entry into the cool, clear water. The pool is 5x12 metres and 1.5 metres deep. It is open from April to October, weather permitting.