Casa Matteo is an excellent setting for a gathering of friends or family.  The panoramic hilltop location is exclusive and private while still offering good access to Florence located just 15 minutes to the north.  The charming Chianti hill towns are also within easy striking distance. Siena is 50 minutes away and Lucca is approximately one hour’s drive.  The villa is spacious and has been tastefully and authentically restored.  The grounds are impressive and interspersed with olive groves planted throughout the property.  The large swimming pool with separate circular Jacuzzi and furnished stone solarium is especially remarkable.

Guests arrive at Casa Matteo by way of a typical Italian gravel country road (1200 meters) that winds through vineyards and olive groves.  The villa is about 1000 years old, dating back to its construction in the medieval period.  It evolved from a monastery to a private residence in the following century and was completely restored in 2006.  The exterior photos show this property’s splendid appearance with images of the 10,000 square meters of land that is totally enclosed.  The estate is composed of the main house, the swimming pool (15 x 7.5 meters, open May 8 – September 25 in 2010; pool towels are included), and a small annex (40 sq mt) where the owner’s belongings are stored.

The handsome manicured lawn is bordered with attractive rose bushes and olive trees.  The covered outdoor stone patio is ideal for al fresco dining and includes a barbecue, a long table and comfortable chairs.  The swimming pool is near the patio and is furnished with sun loungers, chairs, tables and umbrellas.  Constructed of beautiful terracotta tiles and beamed ceilings, Casa Matteo is 530 square meters in size and spans two floors.

Ground floor

- Entry hall
- Study room with double sofa bed
- Dining area with table for 12
- First small but well equipped kitchen
- Main fully equipped kitchen (microwave, dishwasher, washer, dryer)
-1 double bedroom (5 steps) (cannot be separated) with bathroom with shower. This room is provided with fan and screens on the window
- Living room with double sofa bed. In this room there is Satellite Sky TV, DVD, and CD player.
- 1 bathroom with shower

Upper floor

- Spacious central living room with fireplace. TV and PC with printer
- 1 master bedroom with en suite bathroom (Jacuzzi tub) (cannot be separated)
- 1 twin/double bedroom with en suite bathroom (tub)
- 2 double bedrooms, each with en suite bathroom (shower); the double beds can not be separated
- 1 guest bathroom
- The whole floor is air-conditioned

Two double sofa beds in private rooms are available on the ground floor of the main villa to accommodate up to 4 additional guests.  The cost is 200 Euros per extra guest per week, paid on site.

Upon request and approval of the owner, 2 guests may be accommodated in the annex (outbuilding) for an additional charge of Euros 1350 per week plus 100 Euros final cleaning charge.

The rental fee includes daily maid service for three hours a day from Monday to Saturday.  Bed and bath linens are changed each Wednesday and Saturday.  Air conditioning is provided only in the four upstairs bedrooms.  This is metered and paid on site.  There is parking inside the property.  Pool towels are included.

Other services available upon request at an additional price include: cook service, personal laundry and ironing, grocery shopping, wine tasting, driver and transfer services and baby sitting.  Horseback riding is located at 3km distance.

Wireless WiFi Internet access is included.

Pets are not allowed at Casa Matteo.  Due to the stone steps connecting the two floors, Casa Matteo is not suitable for people with walking difficulties.

Rental prices 2010 for 10 guests

PLEASE NOTE: This property is priced in EUROS.