In the middle of the Chianti Hills, tucked away amongst ancient oak trees and olive groves, stands an old stone farmhouse
Giardino del Belvedere
The villa was built more than 300 years ago, in 1997 was fully restructure with the use of hand-made special material following the bio-architecture rudiment .
The villa is in the middle of a 32 acres (13 hectares)
of private property kept as a natural botanic garden (Giardino del Belvedere) with olive trees, meadows and groves of secular oaks trees.
Lovingly restored by the owners, using only natural materials, the original character of the house has been carefully preserved.
Extensive natural garden stretch out towards the mountains on the horizon, with inviting pathways witch meander through meadows of wild flowers.
The house itself reflects the total peace and tranquility of its surroundings.
The rooms are spacious, furnished with antiques, yet offering every modern convenience.
Giardino del Belvedere is a house for all season.
The old stone walls keep it cool in the summer sun, while great open fireplaces offer warmth and comfort during coolers months.
Spend the days relaxing by the pool or dozing quietly under
the spreading oaks.
Accommodation:
The entire villa can accommodate 14 + 2 people in 7 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms (5 en-suite) with 2 fully equipped kitchens, indoor / outdoor dining area, barbecue and private swimming pool (19x35 feet) .
Ground floor:
Spacious living\dining room with tv, vcr, satellite, piano,
telephone line and large open fireplace.
2nd living area with tv and fireplace.
2 kitchens both fully equipped with fridge-freezer, large stove\oven and dishwasher. 1 has a wood fired-pizza oven
2 double bedrooms, 1 with extra bed,
Bathroom with bath,
2nd bathroom with shower.
Separate laundry room with washing machine.
First floor :
Large living room with 3 arched windows over looking the grounds.
5 large double-twin bedrooms
2 doubles with en-suite bathrooms,
1 twin with en-suite bathroom,
1 double with extra bed and
1 twin witch share bathroom
Location :
Exploring the countryside, famous for its historic castles, typical Tuscan villages and, of course, it s wine. Arezzo, Florence and Siena are equidistant
about 40 minutes by car or train .
Despite it's total privacy and seclusion, Giardino del Belvedere
is only 10 km's far from the main highway of Italy (A1)
and 5 km's from Montevarchi,
the main town of the Arno Valley,
Montevarchi have a large shopping area, excellent shopping Prada, Gucci, Armani, Dolce e Gabbana factory shop, restaurants, tennis courts and a regular train service to Florence, Arezzo (and every main italy city), taxi , car rental, chemist's, indoor-outdoor swimming pool.
The Garden :
Giardino del Belvedere is situated on a knoll that is part of the gentle slopes of the Chianti hills facing the Arno valley; it is flanked by two streams, the Pozzo ai Diavoli and the Rimaggio.
Extending over 32 acres, the land is largely covered by groves of oaks, ample meadows, and olive trees from long ago. This place, where nature has created her own world with advice from no one, is perfect for a garden. One’s thoughts and steps wander freely with no constrictions, within the measure of nature, forever authentic and never subject to fashions or trends.
In this land, inhabited since ancient times and testimony to the fluctuating tides of history, lies a natural garden.
In the wood of centuries-old oaks above the house, there is a theatre in perfect harmony with nature.
It was constructed with stones from the nearby woods, arranged one on top of the other, without mortar, forming 5 semi-circular rows of seats for spectators.
The theatre is a particularly evocative spot suitable for just about any type of gathering from conferences to film projections, concerts, plays; a place also suitable for spending long periods of time with no specific purpose in mind.
Testimonials :
Dear Francesco
First of all thank you very much for a fantastic stay at La Selva Giardino
del Belvedere, it was great for all of us and we hope that we one day can
return Also please pass our very best regards to your family
We are back in Denmark and back to work but we can still dream about
our wonderful stay in Tuscany
Lars Lyngstrand - Denmark
TO Paolo, Anna, Francesco and Andrea
Thank you so much for sharing your
"Giardino del Belvedere" with us and for your warm welcome and delicious dinner the first night.
Your beautiful house and gardens were a wonderful place to gather our family of three generations .
It felt like home to us upon returning each day from visiting Florence, Siena, Venice and the Tuscan hill towns.
You have a made our two weeks very special and we shall treasure the memories for many years to come.
Best wishes from your American friends
Bob amd kay Sogge - Eugene, Oregon
Rick Jonasse, Pam Sogge and Alexandra (age5) from Oakland Steve, Jane, Kyle (age 13) and Kim (1) Sogge Woodinville , Washington
Mike, Jill and Andrew (age 1) Black Baltimore, Maryland
Pam Sogge
Oakland - CA - USA
The villa was more beautiful than I imagined . .
it felt like home We all enjoyed our fist meal - the wine the food and the company were wonderful. I hope I get to return someday soon !
Ginger Carter
Seattle- WA - USA
Is it possible to find a better place ?
Everything, has been beautiful, the weather, the food, the villa, the people.
We thank you so much
Sigrun Ranna Olafsdottir
Iceland
We all really enjoyed our stay here. The environment is wonderful relaxed. Thank you for everything,
Two week of excellent relaxing in a beautiful house
Maria is the best cook ever !
Rob William
England
Dear friend
we would like to thank you for the lovely welcoming we got on the first night and for the use of your amazing property thanks again
Williams Rob
Florida - USA
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