Villa near Montaione
Villa Piaggia
Ancient Tuscan villa situated on the "Via Francigena" only 15 minutes from San Gimignano and 45 from Siena, Florence and Pisa. Here the “Borgo di Piaggia” is hidden where time seems to have stopped... Here every corner of the Tuscan landscape is full of tracks of ancient cultures.
The Fattoria di Piaggia is made by the villa and some holdings. “La Cappella” with the family chapel, “Il Belvedere”, “La Casetta di Piaggia”, “Piaggina”, and finally Piaggia holding situated in the centre of the farm, giving name to the whole estate. The first tracks of the Piaggia inhabited place date back to year 1000 A. D. At that time the complex was a cloister on the “via Francigena” – the main road from France to Rome – that still pass through the estate joining San Vivaldo to Montaione.
The Fattoria di Piaggia is made of 150 hectares - 25 of which are vineyards located on hilly, calcareous grounds of middle medley at an altitude of about 350 meters on the sea level with a south, south-west exposure. The most present variety of grapes is the Sangiovese together with Canaiolo, Colorino, Malvasia from Chianti, Merlot, Cabernet, Sauvignon and a small quantity of Trebbiano. The vineyards, mostly recently renewed, have a density that goes from 3600 to 5500 plants per hectare and a spur cordon training system.
The olive-groves have an extension of about 20 hectares made by different varieties like Frantoio, Leccino, Pendolino and Moraiolo , which make the extraordinary Piaggia olive oil rich of intensity and personality.
Description of the Villa
The villa, with its unusual long shape, is made of ancient stones and it is situated in the heart of the estate. With is lush garden and peaceful grounds Villa Piaggia offers a real piece of haven. Villa Piaggia is the ideal place for large families as well as for a group of friends seeking for a peaceful retreat away from the bustle of the cities.
The villa can easily accommodate 13 people and has every sort of comfort. In front of the villa is a big garden with a breathtaking view on the Tuscan countryside. A stone staircase with two flights leads to the swimming pool of 14x9 meters surrounded by a large garden and a loggia, ideal place to eat outside and relax.
Villa Piaggia is an independent villa featuring an entrance hall that leads to the green sitting room and to the main hall that is connected to the billiard-room and to the library as well. On the other side the large dining room, the hunting hall with the big fire-place, the office, the fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with toilet only.
All the bedrooms are situated on the first floor: 1 bed room with king size bed and private bathroom. 1 bed room with double/twin beds and private bathroom. 1 bed room with double bed without private bathroom (there is a bathroom on. the corridor). 1 bed room with twin beds sharing the bathroom with the double room below. 1 single bed room sharing the bathroom with the above double bedroom without internal bathroom. 1 double bed room with twin beds sharing the bathroom the following double bedroom. 1 double bed room with double bed sharing the bathroom with the above twin room.
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