olivia

In the heart of the Chianti area, at just 25 minutes from Siena and 50 minutes from Florence, villa Olivia is a luxury retreat offering the best of everything you could wish for a holiday rental in Tuscany.
Dating back to the 17th century, the villa is set in a large estate beyond a narrow road lined with cypress trees. Many details have remained from the ancient structure, such as the old terracotta floors, regal wood beam ceilings and a big 17th-century fireplace.
Restored with passion by the owners in 2017, Olivia has been transformed into a luxurious house consisting of five comfortable bedrooms, most of them with an en suite bathroom and a newly renovated annex featuring two large bedrooms both en suite and a spacious chef kitchen.
The villa is located approximately four kilometres from Castellina in Chianti, one of the most famous parts of the Chianti region, where to go for visiting wine cellars, experience relaxed Italian life by walking through the historic centre, visit local craft shops and taste Tuscan dishes at some typical trattoria. The location of Olivia offers panoramic views over the noble vineyards, silver olive groves and wild oak forests which transport guests into a relaxing and enchanting atmosphere.
The interiors feature a maze-like succession of open and intimate spaces. Each bathroom has been outfitted with Italian Florentine artisanal custom-made brass and bronze furnishings with stunning Tuscan marble and travertine stone. The villa also offers modern amenities such as high-speed Wi-Fi and a flat screen TV. The kitchen is fully equipped with custom-made kitchens fit for cooking lovers and externally a kitchen garden has been created.
In addition to Florence and Siena, there are various cities offering unlimited treasures in the form of art and museums, historic visits, gastronomy and entertainment. Arezzo, San Gimignano, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Cortona, Perugia and the Val D’ Orcia are the most important ones. Besides those, we should not forget the villages and various other historical sites of unforgettable beauty. 

main villa sleeps 10
300m2
upper-level floor
entrance into foyer with large 17th-century Tuscan fireplace, 5 steps up to a kitchenette with induction stovetop, stove, dishwasher and fridge, double open style living room with flat-screen TV, 3 steps down to a dining area with table for 6-8 people, and small gym. Staircase down to laundry area with washing machine and dryer.
bedroom 1 double bed (queen size bed, convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower).
bedroom 2 double bed (queen size bed, convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra handheld shower).
staircase down leads to lower ground floor; large kitchen with small authentic fireplace.
bedroom 3 double bed (queen size bed, convertible into a twin) with direct access to outdoor. Rock-clad terrace, bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra handheld shower) on upper level next to the gym.
ground floor
fully equipped spacious chef kitchen with double dishwashers, honor bar with an award-winning collection of estate-organic Chianti Classico wines, two large farm-style tables for 16 people, fireplace and direct access to outside pergola-covered terrace with dining table and stone kitchen with grill. Studio with printer and iPad, adjacent to the kitchen.
bedroom 4 double bed (king size bed, not convertible into a twin) with direct access to outdoor area and en suite bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra handheld shower).
bedroom 5 double bed (queen size bed, convertible into a twin) with direct access to outdoor and en suite bathroom with double basin and shower cabin (plus extra handheld shower).

granary sleeps 4
170m2
lower ground floor
guest bathroom (disabled-accessible), laundry area with washer and dryer.
ground floor
large fully equipped chef kitchen, large open living room and dining area with table seating up to 10 people, outdoor terrace with pergola-covered outdoor dining area with a large travertine table for up to 14 people.
first floor
bedroom 6 double bed (king size bed, not convertible into a twin) with spacious en suite bathroom with Roman double shower.
bedroom 7 double bed (queen size bed, convertible into a twin) with spacious en suite bathroom with Roman double shower.

outdoor
large alfresco terrace with table for 12/16 people, outdoor stone kitchen with built in professional BBQ, stone pizza oven, private patio adjacent to lower level bedrooms, wood-burning stone fire pit and sitting area, covered sitting area around the pool, seating area with sofas, covered area for playing ping pong or yoga/Pilates, bocce balls, herb gardens, terrace with pergola adjacent to the granary, fenced-in garden of 1 hectare. 

notes
200 meters of private dirt road leading to the villa. Pets not allowed, smoking only allowed outdoors. Completely fenced in property with automatic double gates, one for the parking area and one for the villa. It is possible to have the pool heated from May to October. External chefs or other service providers are not allowed at the villa.