Villa Le Pozzere Property Name: Villa Pozzere Reference: IV-owner Map: Mapquest City/Town: Panzano in Chianti  Province: Florence  Region: Tuscany  Sleeps: 6  Nº of Bedrooms: 3  Weekly Prices From: from USD $3860/week  To Book Contact: ItalianVisits.com

General
The medieval wars between Florence and Siena gave rise to this converted watch-tower that dates back to the 13th century. Straight away we can appreciate why it was chosen for such important observation duties - there are few other buildings in the vicinity as elevated as this - and the consequent far-reaching views are of typically Tuscan patchwork fields and woods, all seemingly paying homage to distant hilltop towns that tower above them. One of these is Panzano-in-Chianti, not five minutes drive away, and home to Dario Cecchini, the butcher, whose family has been selling the very best meat here for 250 years, well worth a visit (but closed on Wednesdays).

The house is tall and, after its warlike work was done, it was converted into a farmhouse. Thick walls and polished tiled floors frame the interior which is mostly beamed and furnished with lots of dark wood furniture. While offering most modern conveniences the style is classic old Italian with characterful pictures and ironwork. Nowhere is this more in evidence than in the impressive hall which has a galleried first-floor landing and impressive staircase.

Location
The owner requires that current internal fixtures and furnishings be maintained hence some clients may find that parts of this property’s interior are somewhat dated and worn.

The best shopping is in nearby Greve-in-Chianti with its large supermarket, banks, chemists and restaurants. However this is also the chief town of the Chianti Classico wine area and home of the largest Chianti Wine Fair that is held every September.

Layout
Large parking area. The caretaker/s live in a separate part of the building. The swimming pool measures 14m x 7m and the gardens possess a variety of shrubs and plants with natural shade provided by many trees. Entrance into the high hall and seating area. Main dining room with double aspect windows. Main sitting room with double doors out to a covered and uncovered terrace - one of the highlights of this property - with views over the pool and surrounding countryside, wonderful for outside dining. Kitchen with double sink unit, huge fridge/freezer, large cooker and oven, dishwasher and toaster. Utility room with access to the uncovered terrace. Washing machine. Guest WC etc. 19 steps to the galleried first-floor landing. Lounge/living room. One twin bedded room with sink and views. One twin bedded room and one shower room. One master double bedded room with double aspect windows and en-suite bathroom. Bathroom, WC etc.