Villa Benvenuti, Private Pool, Home Cinema, WIFI Walk to restaurant. Chef option

This vast character Tuscan property, situated in extensive grounds/parkland provides ample accommodation for 12 persons, with its spacious kitchen (complete with indoor BBQ), large dining room with enormous fireplace, and living room spanning the back of the house, leading out via arched doors to the garden. There is also a further living area on the first floor, again with fireplace. Outside there is plenty of room to relax and dine al fresco under the shade of mature trees or beneath the stunning wisteria. For reading in peace there is the old covered terrace situated on the first floor leading from first floor living area. The two hundred thousand sq metres of parkland/fenced garden is a paradise for children, and with its 700 olive trees, has plenty of places for sleeping in the shade, picknicking, BBQ'ing, hide and seek and of course Sunbathing. The private gated heated (not July and August) swimming pool with Roman Steps is a real luxury, and this area is lit at night for those nocturnal swims…Here there is also a hot tub under a gazebo. If guests can tear themselves away from the relaxing grounds, then the villa is less than a kilometer from the local village, and further afield, ideally placed for exploring Tuscany. Additional property information: Enter property into large open plan dining room with fireplace and dining for 12, two living areas with arched doors leading to garden and terrace. SAT TV-news stations, DVD, stereo, CD. Dining room leads to breakfasting kitchen fully equipped with oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, blender, coffee maker, ice maker, indoor BBQ and seating for 8. Also on the ground floor are : One double bedroom – can also be twin on request. Second double bedroomShower room with shower, WC and bidet.First floor:From living area up to first floor where there is a further living area with fireplace, and leading to charming covered terrace, with wood oven and enjoying views over garden and hills beyond. This living area leads to: 2 double bedrooms, with en suite shower rooms (one also with tub), 2 double bedrooms on other side of living area (so with privacy from others) with shared shower room. Utility room with washing machine. There are insect screens throughout the villa and some rooms have ceiling fans, with plenty of portable fans also available.Outside: two hundred thousand sq m enclosed garden - Parking - Private gated heated pool 12M x 6M with Roman Steps in addition (not heated for July and August) - Shower - Gazebo - Eating areas, Weber Gas BBQ, wood oven. Other facilities: Free Wifi. Free air conditioning available in 1st floor bedrooms. Meals, including for celebrations available on request. Wine tasting at the property can be arranged .Maid service available on request .Owners will do an arrival shop on request for the price of €15 plus shopping cost. Owners will assist with bike hire and tours to be delivered and collected from villa - early booking is advisable in high season. Please note secuirty deposit of E500 required on arrival. Note - Pool is not heated in July and August. Pets welcome at a charge of €30 per animal. A little about location: Situated within a large ‘park’ of Olives, cypress trees, oaks, and within the Tuscan Triangle between Florence, Arezzo and Siena and only a short walk from the local village where you will find cafes, groceries and restaurants, this villa is ideally located for day-trips to Siena, Arezzo, Florence, Rome and the Chianti region in general. You can even get a bus to many of these places 300M from the entrance of the property! Closer to home there is horseriding, wine tasting, cookery lessons (subject to availability), Outlet shopping etc Airports - Florence (62 km), Pisa (161 km), Bologna/Forlì (162 km), Rome - Intercontinental (221 km) Car highly recommended