A long driveway,
dramatically lined with
centuries-old cypress
trees, leads up to the
impressive Castello San
Savino. First built in
the Middle Ages, then
extended during the
renaissance into an
aristocratic residence,
the Castello, and its
private chapel, is
situated in a panoramic
position upon a hilltop.
It is shown on the map
of Valdichiana drawn by
Leonardo da Vinci in
1503.
The property has
belonged to the same
family for centuries and
lies at the center of a
large estate where the
family produce Chianti
wine and olive oil,
which is available for
purchase directly from
the farm. The Castello
has recently been
carefully renovated,
preserving the original
rooms just as they have
always been, with
antique furniture, large
17th century stone
fireplaces, splendid
floors made in
terracotta, stone and
marble. It is, however,
equipped with every
modern convenience:
central heating,
Internet connection,
satellite TV, and
laundry service.
The garden, which
overlooks the valley, is
surrounded by
centuries-old trees, and
on the stone panoramic
terrace you will find a
large swimming pool with
a Roman staircase lined
with mosaics, two
bathroom/dressing rooms,
and plenty of lounging
furniture. Next to the
pool area is also a
hydro-massage pool
(3.5x2.5 m). From here
you also access the
gymnasium and sauna. The
entire terrace is
brilliantly lit up at
night by large, wrought
iron lamps.
The Castello is five kms
from Monte San Savino
where there are
excellent restaurants
and other conveniences,
and six kms from the A1
motorway exit. Centrally
located, must-see places
such as Florence,
Arezzo, Cortona, Siena,
Montepulciano, and
Perugia are less than an
hour away. Rome is just
an hour and a half away.
The staff who look after
the Castello live in an
independent apartment at
the rear.
Included in the price:
Maid service two times a
week for six hours (12
hours total), one set of
pool towels/week, and 1
change of bath and
linens during the week.
At extra cost and upon
request: Lunch and
dinner preparation ($45
- $60 per person),
additional maid service.
