Poggio Tondo, Castellina in Chianti - Siena and Chianti

Raise a glass to Tuscany – there are few better places to do so than at this villa in the heart of the Chianti Classico vineyards. All points of the compass lead to top wineries, such as Castello di Fonterutoli in the nearby hamlet, so close you can go there by foot. The historic wine town of Castellina is only a little further, where shopping in the market on Saturday doubles as a way to immerse yourself in Tuscan life. (And don’t miss the treat of an ice cream from the town’s superb Gelataria di Castellina.) With San Gimignano, Siena and Florence within easy reach, too, you’re spoilt for choice for days out.

Poggio Tondo has an unusual design, more like a mountain house than a typical Tuscan villa. Its layout is distinct, too. While the three bedrooms are tucked upstairs, there is also a huge lounge-diner and a fully equipped kitchen on both levels. This handy configuration offers your party of six more space to spread out, yet there is still a communal feeling to this place.

The obvious space to come together is on one of the generous terraces that extend along the width of the building on each level overlooking the lush lawn. This is where you’ll be able to pull up a front-row seat for the main event – the view. They stretch right across Chianti to Siena shimmering on the skyline. It’s just beckoning you to visit.

A new swimming pool is being added in the villa's olive groves, we expect the pool to open mid-May 2024. The photograph in the gallery shows an artist's impression of the new pool.

Ground Floor

Lounge/ Diner
Sofas, coffee table, TV, fireplace, side tables, long dining table, chairs, chest of drawers.

Kitchen
Fully equipped, gas hob with 5 rings, fridge/ freezer, chairs.

Bathroom
Shower, sink, bidet, WC.

First Floor

Lounge/ Diner
Sofas, coffee tables, TV, table chairs, Welsh dresser, French doors to a large balcony, balcony with table and chairs.

Kitchen
Fully equipped, gas hob with 5 rings, fridge/ freezer, chairs, washing machine.

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), wardrobe, chair, baby cot, ceiling fan.

Bathroom
Shower, sink, bidet, WC.

Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), bedside tables, wardrobe, chest of drawers, ceiling fan, French door to balcony.

Bedroom 3
One single and one French-size bed (can’t be converted into a double), bedside table, wardrobe, ceiling fan.

Bathroom
Shower, sink, bidet, WC.