Villa delle Upupe is located about 2 km from the village of Castellina in Chianti, in the green hilly landscape between Siena and Florence and in the heart of Chianti Classico, the beautiful region famous all over the world for its postcard panoramic views and for the excellence of its wines. It enjoys a privileged position, to say the least, on the top of a hill from which there is an open view of the beautiful landscape dotted with olive trees and vines and is surrounded by dense forest vegetation, ideal for long walks in full contact with nature. Inside its exposed stone shell, you can see fascinating interiors. Every environment, from the cozy and intimate bedrooms to the cozy living area, is cared for down to the smallest detail, with refined furnishings and fine accessories, combined with beautiful upholstery to recall the unmistakable chromatic shades of the Sienese countryside. The result of a careful renovation, this farmhouse reinterprets classic Tuscan architecture, adapting to the sloping terrain that houses it and thanks to which communication with outdoor spaces is guaranteed by both floors of which it is composed. Especially on the lower floor, where the bright living rooms open completely to the private garden, an authentic corner of peace enriched by an inviting pergola for outdoor seating and the delightful pool immersed in the vineyards that will give life to one of the most valuable wines produced in Chianti. In fact, we are inside the Castellare di Castellina, a prestigious and established farm that covers an area of about 80 hectares and that excels in the production of extra virgin olive oil and some of the most noble and selected Chianti Classico labels. The winery, which can be visited for tastings and for the sale of wine and oil, is located about 2 km from the house. But not far from the property, taking the scenic Chiantigiana, a real panoramic bridge that connects Siena to Florence, with daily excursions you can visit the renowned towns of Radda, Gaiole, Greve and Panzano rich in artistic treasures, churches and Renaissance villas perched on panoramic hills. N.B. The house has a separate entrance and is about 50 m from the owners' villa from which it is separated, to ensure maximum confidentiality, by backdrops of hedges.
The Emma Villas Concierge Team will be at your disposal for any urgency or need during your stay. All telephone numbers will be provided with the sending of travel documentation. VILLA DELLE UPUPE UNDERWENT A PRE-SEASON CHECK-UP CARRIED OUT BY ONE OF OUR TECHNICAL MANAGERS, TO GUARANTEE THE CORRESPONDENCE OF THE DESCRIPTION, THE ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THE SITE AND THEIR STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE, IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE THE HIGHEST QUALITY, CLEANLINESS AND COMFORT TO THOSE WHO WILL STAY THERE.
Interiors:
The house is on two levels that follow the natural terracing of the land and are connected both by an internal staircase and from the outside. The main entrance leads to the ground floor, where there are two double bedrooms and a twin bedroom, all with private bathroom (two with shower and one with bath and shower). Going downstairs, you are greeted by an elegant living room, with an ornamental fireplace, and the dining room, both overlooking the back garden. From the dining room, going down a few steps, you access the kitchen and a room used as a pantry and laundry room. This floor is completed with a double bedroom (with a divisible bed), served by an en-suite bathroom with shower, and a service bathroom.
Refrigeration and underfloor heating system.
Park:
Outside the house, a quiet and quiet garden unfolds that adapts to the sloping surface of the property and forms a whole with the beautiful setting of vineyards, woods and hills that naturally delimit it. Vegetation composed of lavender bushes, wild roses, jasmine, strawberry trees, essential plants and rosemary borders, framing the dry stone walls and short stone paths, is the backdrop to the panoramic pergola right in front of the living room French windows and the exclusive pool, the perfect spot from which to admire the wonderful sunset over the Chianti hills. N.B.: Please note that the photo shoots are usually carried out in spring, so the colors and blooms of the gardens, lawns and parks may be different when you enter the villa. Access roads: 1.2 km of dirt road, low cars not recommended.
Pool:
The rectangular-shaped pool is located in the garden at the back of the villa, on a terrace at a lower level, and can be reached by going down a few steps near the pergola. With its gray PVC coating, the tub (measuring 3 x 9 m and a depth between 1.40 m and 1.60 m) integrates perfectly into the natural landscape that welcomes it. Inside there are three steps for easy access to the water. The purification plant is chlorinated. The sunbathing area, paved in stone along the perimeter of the pool and then with lawn in the area equipped with sunbeds and umbrella, is bordered on one side by dry stone walls and on the other by an enveloping farm of vines. A cold shower is available. The pool will be open from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in October.
Animals: Yes, maximum 1 small and medium-sized animal (max 10 kg).
