Converted Barn in Tuscany: near Florence/ Siena/ Arezzo (3 BR, 2LR, 1K,2 Bath) + Gardens with views

The Fienile at Il POGGIOLO is a designer barn conversion on private villa property that sleeps 5 (+1). It is available for short stays, for sabbatical terms (up to 4 occupants 6-12 months, "extra guest" fees apply), and for home exchange. There is also a second unit on the property (sleeps 4), please see our website: www.poggiolotuscany.com

The FIENILE is a spacious home on two floors, converted from a rural barn in 2006. It sleeps 4/5 adults comfortably (2 Bedrooms + Study/3d Bedroom with poss extra bed, 2 Bathrooms). A gorgeous enclosed veranda with 180° view over the Chianti hills is a peaceful place to read, write or enjoy an apéritif. The Fienile features a fully equipped kitchen with dining table (seating for 6-8), 2 designer bathrooms, modern appliances, floor heating and other amenities such as SatTV/DVD, a child gate at the top of the stairs, ADSL-WIFI, two garden areas (with tables & views), and a parking lot (also with a view!). Decorated with antiques and traditional furniture. Recreational reading library, maps & guidebooks, games. As the home measures ca. 145 sq.mt (plus an over 200 sq.mt. garden) there is plenty of room to spread out. If you have more visitors than the Fienile can accommodate, it is possible to rent the other apartment on the property at a reduced rate, convenient for groups of friends and family reunions! PLEASE NOTE: No Animals and No Smoking (inside) - allergy sensitive home!

RATES vary depending on length of stay and number of guests.
- Sabbatical stays €1350 per month (rate for 6 months - water + WIFI FREE, electricity + radiant floor heating both @ cost: individual meters). Shorter Sabbatical ?? Please inquire about rates
- Holidays/Short Lets: 1,350/week for 5 guests
Utilities included in Holiday rentals.
Extra child cot/crib € 50/week supplement.
Discounts consecutive weeks.
The Fienile is fully furnished and equipped; bed and bath linens always provided with house.

LOCATION: Il Poggiolo is in the countryside, only 30 to 45 min. from Florence, Siena and Arezzo, and just 15 minutes from Valdarno exit on A-1 highway. A car is necessary. The local train from Montevarchi reaches downtown Florence in a convenient 35 minutes (the owners commute to work in Florence). Arezzo is reachable by car or train (as are also Pisa, Bologna, Rome, Cortona and Orvieto). Siena is best reached by car. Il Poggiolo is a perfect base from which to explore Tuscany and its hill towns, both in the lesser known Valdarno and in the celebrated Chianti region. Excellent quality of life in this truly Tuscan area with scenic country walks, good local services, gourmet food markets, designer outlets, and fabulous restaurants. Nearest local schools @ 3 km (school bus stops at house for elementary through middle school).

No pets or smoking (inside) please - allergy controlled environment.

Academic owned!

Basics:

Number of Bedrooms 3	Number of Bathrooms 2	Number of Offices 1
Surface Size 145 Sq. Meters	Suited for 5 people	Property Type Cottage or Country Home