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Property and local area description
general description
From a tiny hamlet that dates back to 1047 ad, the views of Monte Maggio seem drawn on the horizon. The Montagnola region, just 30 minutes northwest of Siena, offers excellent mountain biking and hiking on its rugged yet welcoming terrain.
The entire hamlet consists of Casa Verde, four other stone structures and a Romanesque church. Behind Casa Verde is a garden with a private swimming pool, a furnished patio and a gazebo overlooking the ruins of an ancient tower and even San Gimignano on a clear day. The views from this hilly terrain extend beyond the trees into the surrounding countryside.
Simple rustic furnishings, tile floors and beamed ceilings adorn this home. Casa Verde is equipped with a washer, use of a shared clothes dryer, screens on all of the windows and satellite television. Guests have use of a shared dryer located in an outdoor laundry room. Firewood is included in the price. Maid service and meals are available if reserved when booking. Parking is 50 yards from the house.
Colle Val dElsa, within a 15 minute drive, has a supermarket, restaurants and shops. Within 30 minute drives are Siena and San Gimignano. Castellina in Chianti is 45 minutes away, and Volterra or Florence are both within an hour by car.
internal description
Ground floor: Hallway. Five steps down to living room with TV and CD player. Four steps up to kitchen with stove top, microwave and fridge. One bedroom with a queen size bed. One small bedroom with two single beds and doors to small furnished patio. One bathroom with shower. Laundry room with washing machine.
First floor: Eat-in kitchen with stove top, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, wood stove, TV and CD player. Two bedrooms each with a queen size bed. One bathroom with shower.
Outdoor utility room with shared dryer.
Shopping and dining: There is a restaurant within two miles. There are dining and shopping options, including a supermarket in Colle dElsa, a 15 minute drive away.
Golf: Golf Club Siena, open year round, is within a 40 minute drive in San Rocco a Pilli.
Tennis: Courts are available in Colle Val dElsa, 15 minutes away.
Outdoor Activities: This area, known as the Montagnola Senese, is made up of lush forest and small medieval villages. Hiking and walking trails are found throughout the area.
Open air markets: Morning markets are held in Colle Val dElsa on Fridays, in Casole dElsa on the first and third Monday of each month and in Siena on Wednesdays.