L'INCANTO

We are pleased to offer this beautiful one bedroom property tucked away in a quiet corner of this immaculately maintained luxury estate with magnificent views over the Tuscan countryside. The spacious property (59 sqm) has the exclusive use of a garden as well as use of all common areas on the 23 acre site. In 2003 the whole Borgo was painstakingly restored and transformed from a country farm manor into a special, exclusive estate.

The complex is professionally maintained, with beautifully manicured gardens, olive groves, cypress trees and two swimming pools (plus a shallow children's' pool) all with panoramic views. There is an excellent on-site restaurant, a large 'Enoteca' which serves breakfast and light snacks, a laundry, as well as a manned reception area. Access is through a long, gated drive and there is free parking.

The accommodation has a feeling of space and light and comprises a large open-plan living-dining area with kitchen, one double bedroom and large bathroom with shower. Immediately in front of the house is a lawned garden area for outside dining. The property is full of charm and character, as the renovation from the original farm estate buildings has managed to blend traditional rustic Tuscan style with the most modern fittings and finishings. Many of the original features have been retained, including terracotta floors, beamed ceilings, barn style windows and exposed stone walls. There is air conditioning and heating.

The estate is steeped in the history of Tuscany, yet offers all the comfort and convenience of modern life. The property is offered on a freehold basis with the option of a fully managed rental scheme and on-site support. This is a Tuscan home to enjoy at any time of year, secure in the knowledge that the property is supervised and maintained in your absence.

Perched on the top of a hill amongst ancient olive groves, the Borgo lies between the beautiful cities of Pisa, Florence and Siena. The original medieval castle was developed over the years to become an aristocratic villa and estate. During the 17th and 18th centuries much renovation work was carried out to the frescoes and delicate mouldings so that the Borgo eventually became an elegant country retreat. Today the estate encompasses the main villa and the surrounding farm buildings, including a hayloft, a workshop and an administrative building. Shops, post-office, restaurants and other amenities are available in the medieval town of Palaia, a short drive or pleasant twenty-minute walk from the Borgo, and there is an excellent pizzeria immediately outside the gates of the resort.

Palaia is an historic town steeped in tradition and where you can still visit the old olive press, the antique wine cellars and the rooms where the olive oil was stored in large terracotta vases. Mainly an agricultural area, Palaia has a colorful history which can be seen at the interactive museum in the town. In the countryside around Palaia some of the best produce of Tuscany is grown with excellent wines, olive oil and white truffle. The restaurants offer traditional Tuscan cuisine and the markets offer a true feel of the Tuscan heritage.

Distances: Palaia 3 km, Castelfalfi (golf) 15 km, Pontedera (trains) 15 km, Volterra 35 km, San Gimignano 35 km, Pisa (airport) 45 km, Beaches 50 km, Florence 60 km, Siena 85 km.