Sestuccia 10, Gaiole in Chianti - Siena

Visit in the heat of the summer and you will be living outdoors at Sestuccia – and doing so in great style. The main villa offers a lovely al-fresco dining area and outdoor lounge that take full advantage of its beautifully thought-out and maintained garden, and its proximity to one of Chianti’s oldest hamlets, Vertine. Indeed, the Mondrian-style sunshade over one section of terrace frames a view of the town across a wooded hillside.

This property is a fabulous place for parties of up to 10 to share and will be enjoyed equally by groups of extended family or friends. The main house has spacious accommodation for eight, while a delightful annexe 25 metres away offers an element of independence for another two guests. Both have private pools and delightful spots for enjoying a good book or a drink – or both – out of the sun. Each also has its own heated Jacuzzi; in addition, there’s a sauna and Turkish bath, so it may take a little effort to leave Sestuccia. But do tear yourself away: you are perfectly placed to explore this wine-producing region.

Lower level

Billiards Room
Billiards table, sofa, side table and chair.

Kitchen-Diner
Basic-equipped kitchen area, table and chairs, fireplace, stairs to first floor.

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, two chairs.

Bathroom 1
Hydro-massage bath with handheld shower, sink, WC.

Laundry Room
Well-equipped.

Ground floor

Lounge
Two sofas, wall unit, cupboard, table and chair, door to garden.

Dining Room
Dining table and chairs, fireplace, doors to furnished terrace.

Kitchen
Fully equipped, breakfast bar and three stools.

Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chair.

Bathroom 2
Shower, sink, WC.

First Floor

Hall
Door to small furnished terrace.

Bedroom 3
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), glass desk.

En-suite Dressing Room
Chest of drawers, hanging area.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 4
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), chest of drawers.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, double sinks, WC.

Separate Annexe

Ground Floor

Lounge-Kitchen-Diner
Sofa, coffee table, sideboard, table, four chairs, well-equipped kitchenette, fireplace, two glass doors to furnished terrace.

Bedroom
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers.

Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Our Thoughts
Sestuccia will spoil you rotten. Where else can you choose between two outdoor heated Jacuzzis or be faced with whether to have a sauna or Turkish bath before or after a dip in your private pool? Where else can you cook organic produce straight from the garden or enjoy fresh eggs from the owners’ hen coop? A great deal of thought has gone into making this superb property, from the solar panels that supply its renewable energy to its beautiful landscaping, punctuated by pieces of sculpture, climbing roses and elegant cypresses. We think you’ll love it.

Notes
Five bedrooms. Five bathrooms, three en-suite. The final 500 metres of the approach road are unpaved but in good condition. The owners will be delighted to help should you need any assistance or information during your stay, they live in the area.
Approach road: 0,5 km unpaved road

Pools
The pool to the main villa has a generous terracotta-paved terrace furnished with sunloungers; the water is entered by internal steps. Next to the pool is a Jacuzzi for 6 people which is heated. Next to the pool is a compact wellness with a sauna and a Turkish bath. Pool measurements: 11m x 5.5m and 1.5m-2m deep; open April till end of November, weather permitting. The pool to the annexe also has internal steps and a small adjoining terracotta terrace with sunloungers. Water falls over the rock wall to one side into the pool. The pool measures 3.5 by 9 metres with a depth 1.3 metres. Open April till end of November, weather permitting. There is another Jacuzzi for 6 people which looks out over the vineyard. The pools are cleaned with chlorine-based system.