Between Florence and Siena and close to Certaldo, Montespertoli and San Gimignano, Casa Egle is an elegant Tuscan farmhouse set in a beautiful garden enjoying a nice pool and stunning views over the rolling hills of this wonderful region.
Spacious and private, Casa Egle, is located at only 7 km from Castelfiorentino, 8 km from Montespertoli, and 10 km from Certaldo, an ideal setting for a great vacation!
The location couldn’t be better: private, tranquil position with fenced garden, Casa Egle is at 50 minutes (40 km) south from Florence, with easy access to the charming Chianti hill towns, at 60 minutes (58 km) from Siena and 1.30 hour (75 km) from Lucca. Well-appointed, spacious villa, authentically restored and surrounded by olive groves, Casa Egle is perfect for 4 couples or a family of 8.
A typically rough road (1.8 km) brings you to Casa Egle, through vineyards and olive groves.
The road has been recently paved with white asphalt, but it’s still not recommended for sport low-slung balance cars.
A car is necessary to reach the property, in fact, it is not at walking distance from a town.
The original building dates back approximately to 1500 and is part of the Borgo di Voltiggiano (a group of about 10 properties) located in this area.
For this reason the villa is not completely isolated, in fact at about 300 meters from the property there is the villa of the owner. The two properties are not connected and are separated by their gardens, and by a high hedge; therefore privacy is 100% guaranteed.
Casa Egle has been totally refurbished few years ago.
The property is entirely fenced and measures about 1 hectare. The villa is about 450 sqm, the pool measures 5 x 10 meters and is open May to September.
The lawn is bordered with roses bushes, cypresses and olive trees. A large patio next to the pool provides shadow during hot days. Sun beds are available for 8 guests.
Attached to the house there are two other patios, one furnished with table and chairs for al fresco dining and a second one, furnished with comfortable lounge chairs.
The pool has salted water and a pool cover which can be used to keep the water warm during the night. Important: the pool is fenced off, while the cover is not a safety cover for children, it's just to keep water warm.
Other facilities available for our guests: 4 mountain bikes (with helmets), professional BBQ and TechnoGym fitness centre located in the basement of the villa. There's also a massage room (massages are on request and to be booked in advance).
The owner of the property produces Extra Virgin Olive Oil which can be purchased on site.
INTERIOR DESCRIPTION
Casa Egle is decorated with beautiful terracotta tiles and beamed ceilings, it measures 450 sqm divided into two floors:
Ground floor:
Entry hall with beautiful mirrors and cloakroom.
Guests bathroom.
On the left large double living room elegantly furnished with couches and armchairs. AC and wooden stove. This room has large French windows overlooking the garden and the two patios.
Gaming table area: Backgammon, chess, checkers, cards and other games.
Other facilities in this room: TV Sat with International Channels, CD and DVD player, Blue Ray 3D.
On the right large dining room with table for 8/10 people, AC and decorative fireplace.
Large, modern and fully equipped kitchen: gas range, 2 ovens, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, filter coffee maker, grill, fridge and freezer, juice maker.
The kitchen has NO AC.
Laundry area: large area including a washing machine, dryer, iron, ironing board, drying rack and accessories.
Massage room: massages and beautician can be arranged on request.
Basement
TecnoGym fitness centre with 4 professional TecnoGym machines and other tools.
From the living room 16 steps lead to the first floor ( steps are a bit narrow, but hand rails are provided on both sides )
First floor
On this floor there are 4 double bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
-Large living room with decorative historical fireplace (no AC) with a good selection of English and French books.
-Master bedroom: double bed (only double), AC, decorative fireplace, TV Sat and a safe. Nice view over the pool, the garden and the beautiful countryside. This bedroom has got a private large en suite bathroom with oval bathtub. It has also a private walk – in closet.
-Double bedroom (only double) with AC, private en suite bathroom with shower. TV Sat and nice view over the countryside.
-Twin/double bedroom with AC, TV Sat and view over the country side.
Only upon request one extra single bed is available in this room.
From this room, during clear days, it is possible to see the Apuane Alps (famous for their marble caves) and the Apennines.
Guests staying in this room can use, in exclusivity, the adjacent bathroom, not en-suite, with a cast-iron bathtub.
-Double bedroom (only double) with AC, private en suite bathroom with shower. From this room, during clear days, it is possible to see the Apuane Alps (famous for their marble caves) and the Apennines.
OTHER FACILITIES
Electric gate. Covered parking inside the property. Air conditioning throughout the whole house except the kitchen and the reading room on the first floor. Heating. WIFI inside the villa and near the swimming pool area. An extra safe is available for the guests.
ACTIVITIES AFFILIATED WITH THE PROPERTY: International Golf Club, Club Balloons, Tennis Club and handling.
PARTHNERSHIP: City of Florence for cultural visits and activities.
SERVICES AVAILABLE ONLY UPON REQUEST AND CHARGED
Cook service, sommelier, ironing service, advanced grocery shopping, wine tasting, transfer, driver, baby sitting, guided tours, massages (to be booked in advance).
Sorry pets are not allowed!
Due to the steps connecting the two floors Casa Egle is not suitable to people with walking difficulties.
Helicopter service can be arranged on request.
Activities in the area:
Golf Club Castelfalfi in Montaione: 10 km
Tennis Club Castelfiorentino: 5 km or in Montespertoli: 6 km
Archery in Certaldo: 4 km
Horse riding in Certaldo: 4 km
Air balooning in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa: 15 km
Scooter rental in Certaldo 4 km
Quad rental in Montaione: 10 km
Bowling in Castelfiorentino: 5 km
The beautiful Tuscan coast at: 70 km
Other Distances:
Volterra 1 hr (40 km)
Greve in Chianti 1 hr (44 km)
San Gimignano 35 minutes (22 km)
Pisa Airport 1 hr (70 km)
Florence Airport 45 min (38 km)
Pistoia 1 hr (68 km)
