Chianti farmhouse on the river with fenced park

In the heart of Chianti Classico renovated 13th century farmhouse on the river, with fenced park and peaceful surroundings. Good to escape from the world though being only 20 minutes from Florence and 40 from Siena by car or 1/5 mile to the bus stop. Tranquil gourmet paradise, wineries, restaurants from this conveniently located home on the trail to the Antinori winery (3 m. ), the Botte sport center with tennis courts, children park, and a natural pool (1 m.), and Tuscan Ballooning (1 m). The 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath house includes all modern comforts from a baby grand piano to the television with a satellite connection and high speed wi-fi connection, fireplace, screens on door and windows in every room and A/C units. In the fully-equipped kitchen you’ll find an electric oven and induction cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave oven and all cooking utensils from pots and pans to salad bowls. The laundry room has both washer and drier although is lovely to hang clothes to dry in the outside rack amidst lavender and pomegranates. There is a fenced, two-hectare private garden around the house with breath-taking scenery of vineyards, castles, churches and olive groves. Enormous cover patio with a mister system and heat lamp, housing an outside dining table and lounge and facing the outside kitchen that includes a propane grill, wood fire oven, induction burner, fryer and a smoker. Extremely quiet, with all comforts including a hot tub, a children house and trampoline, a ping pong table, large umbrella for shade and various sitting areas around the park. Covered parking and a green house full of children toys also available. Our garden has an orchard which is an ideal place for working and collecting ideas - or simply relaxing in the shade and admiring the scenery. If you are inclined you can eat the fruit from the trees all summer long beginning with cherries, prunes, pears, apples, peaches, figs, persimmons and pomegranates. Bikes Available Since we might be your hosts for a while, let me say a few words about us. I'm an Italian born in Milan who lived abroad most of my life and used to be an Associate Professor of Italian and Renaissance Studies at Yale. Five years ago I came to Florence trough a Harward fellowship, and then, by a twist of fate, never left. By now these stunningly beautiful hills have become my home, and I couldn't live or work anywhere else. My American husband is an architect, and a true virtuoso when it comes to explaining the quirks of Tuscan culture. Our family also includes a three-year-old wizard and two dogs. We warmly welcome you to enjoy our little share of a true Tuscan paradise, and do our utmost that you will enjoy your stay. 400 m to sita bus stop to Florence and Siena, one hour from Pisa airport buy car or 1.30 by bus.