La Granchiaia, Marti

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Villa Granchiaia is situated in glorious countryside just outside the village of Marti in the area of Valdarno. Originally built in the second half of the 18th century as a farmhouse, then restored in the 20th century and finally reshaped to its current condition in 2004. The countryside around the villa is typical of the lower Arno valley (the river crosses Florence and Pisa and flows to a few kilometres from the estate), with gentle wooded hillsides, olive groves and sloping plains where corn, maize, barley and sunflowers grow.

The house itself is reached by a short, gravelled driveway, standing in very private grounds offering views up to the nearby hillside village of Marti.

The barn building is equipped as a play room with table tennis table and seating area. Adjacent to this is a shady outdoor dining area perfect for al fresco meals. Historically owned by the Florentine Baldovinetti family La Granchiaia offers an excellent example of a traditional Tuscan farmhouse where features such as stone floors and beamed ceilings have been retained in the original condition whilst the facilities have been modernised, and many items of antique furniture have been used in the equipping of this villa.

Villa Layout

Extensive living room leading to dining room. Farmhouse style kitchen. Double bedroom with en suite shower room. Staircase to first floor: double bedroom with en suite shower room. Double bedroom with interconnecting children's bedroom with bunk beds and en suite bathroom. Twin bedroom with en suite shower room. Open plan sitting area with open fireplace and sofa bed.

Villa Facilities

• 5 bedrooms (3 doubles, 1 twin, 1 bunk bed)
  Satellite TV (Italian Sky)
  DVD player
  CD/radio system
  Washing machine
  Dishwasher
  Barbecue
  Table tennis
  Central heating is a available for early/late season at an additional charge, payable locally
  Wood for the open fire and wood burning stove is provided
  Swimming pool 14m x 4m (1.5m deep throughout) with water effect into a shallow 5m x 4m children's section
  Pool towels are provided

Location

Shops/Restaurants - 5km
Florence 55km. Siena 115km
Distance from airport - Pisa 30km

What's included

Welcome food pack on arrival. Maid service to clean and service your villa. Bed linen and bath towels. Access to a Meon Concierge 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.