Nestled within over 50 acres of vineyards and woods in the graceful hills of Chianti, Villa Capanna Cerreto is private yet conveniently close to Siena and other nearby villages.  It's also only an hour's drive from Florence.  Restored from the former hayloft of the Castle of Cerreto, Capanna Cerreto provides all modern amenities while preserving handmade terracotta tiles, antiques, exposed brickwork and hand-forged windows and doors.A pergola runs the length of the house and overlooks the pool and the surrounding hills, woods and vineyards.  Outdoor living and dining areas set under the pergola's shade provide quiet, intimate spaces to gather with family and friends for al fresco dining, conversation and cocktails.  The saline pool is surrounded by stone terracing and landscaped gardens.The three story villa was designed to provide ample gathering spaces.  Large hand-forged windows and doors provide for lots of light and fresh breezes.  The entrance hall on the ground floor leads to a living room featuring a large fireplace.   An open plan design leads from this living area to an adjacent dining room and fully equipped kitchen (with dishwasher).  Both the dining room and kitchen open to a south facing pergola from which stone steps lead to the pool.Another sunny living and entertainment room are located on the lower ground level.  There are three bedrooms on the lower level, two with queen sized beds and one with two twin sized beds.  One of the bedrooms offers an en-suite bathroom and the other two share a large bathroom.Upstairs, on the first floor, there are three bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms.  The Master bedroom hosts a European king sized bed and the bathroom includes both tub and shower.  The other two bedrooms contain a queen sized bed and two twin sized beds, respectively, and provide en-suite shower bathrooms.Villa Cappana Cerreto provides an on-site English speaking house manager five days a week and housekeeping six days per week.

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