Guistrigona Villas with Pool
Description
Property Summary
Nestled in the charming village of Ciciano, just a short distance from Chiusdino in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, Borgo Paradiso is a remarkable stone farmhouse dating back to the 1920s. Originally built as a farm shed, this historic structure was later expanded and tastefully renovated by its current owner, blending rustic authenticity with refined comfort. The property features characteristic ceilings with exposed beams and antique terracotta floors, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that speaks to the soul of traditional Tuscan architecture. This exceptional vacation rental is completed by an elegant dependance dedicated to wellness, housing a large Jacuzzi for 4 people, a sauna, and a solarium. The estate extends across a five-hectare park, a spectacular botanical garden overflowing with color and embellished with hundreds of species of plants and flowers, making it one of the most distinctive features of the property. Guests enjoy access to a private infinity pool set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Metalliferous Hills, a beautifully maintained yard that invites exploration and relaxation, high-speed Internet WiFi throughout the main residence, and private parking on the estate grounds.
Outdoors
The outdoor spaces at Borgo Paradiso are nothing short of extraordinary, offering guests an immersive experience within a living botanical landscape. A well-delineated path winds through wooded areas, leading to carefully arranged scenes that evoke the customs and traditions of the past, including a collection of old farm equipment and a charcoal kiln now repurposed as a charming reading corner. Throughout the five-hectare park, numerous seating areas are positioned in strategic spots facing the olive grove, beneath the shade of majestic oaks, and alongside a rich orchard planted with cherry, peach, fig, walnut, and pear trees. A private chapel is also located within the grounds and may be visited upon request.
For alfresco dining, guests may choose between a panoramic veranda connected directly to the main house or a romantic gazebo covered with climbing roses, positioned in front of the large windows of the fitness area. Adjacent to the veranda, a teak-paved lounge corner is enclosed by a wall draped in climbing roses, offering a cosy and intimate setting. A fabulous 3,500 square meter botanical garden houses an extraordinary collection of plants and flowers, with meandering paths leading to various arranged areas throughout the grounds.
The non-heated infinity pool overlooks the wild and evocative landscape of the Metalliferous Hills and is situated on the side of the property bordering the woodland, reachable via an internal avenue lined with cypress trees. Rectangular in shape with an irregular side, the pool features a stone border, sand-colored PVC coating, stone steps for water access, and internal lighting. It measures 9 x 4.5 meters with a constant depth of 1.30 meters. The surrounding lawn area is well maintained and equipped with sun loungers and cold-water showers. A wooden terrace with armchairs and a sofa provides an additional relaxation space, and a service bathroom with changing room is conveniently located nearby. Beside the pool, a wooden treehouse built into a centuries-old oak offers a panoramic view stretching as far as the eye can see, accessible only when accompanied by the owner. The swimming pool is open from the last Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October.
Unit Layout
Borgo Paradiso accommodates up to 6 guests across a thoughtfully arranged layout that combines the main farmhouse with 2 additional annexes, offering a total of 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms within the primary residence. The farmhouse is developed entirely on the ground floor, where the entrance opens directly into a generous open-plan living area comprising a lounge, a dining room, and a fully fitted built-in kitchen complete with a wood-burning oven and fireplace. From this central space, guests access the first double bedroom, which benefits from an en suite bathroom equipped with a shower. A small hallway featuring a laundry corner leads to the second double bedroom, which is fitted with a divisible bed and offers direct access to the garden, along with a private bathroom featuring both a bathtub and a shower.
A small annex located a short distance from the main farmhouse provides additional sleeping accommodation with a double sofa bed and a compact bathroom with shower. Approximately 50 meters from the house, a wooden annex of around 60 square meters houses the wellness area and gym, completed by a kitchenette, a shower, and a service bathroom. It is worth noting that a small annex within the property is occasionally used by the owner, who maintains the utmost discretion and does not interfere with the privacy of guests or the areas of the park reserved for their exclusive use.
Amenities Included
Borgo Paradiso is equipped with a comprehensive range of amenities designed to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Air conditioning is available throughout the main farmhouse, though it is not available in the annex housing the gym and wellness area. For cooler months or evenings, heating is also available, ensuring year-round comfort within the property. The laundry corner in the main residence is equipped with a washing machine, providing guests with the convenience of in-house laundry facilities. In the kitchen, a dishwasher is available alongside the other built-in appliances, making meal preparation and clean-up effortless. Outdoor cooking enthusiasts will appreciate the barbecue available for use in the garden areas, perfect for enjoying the warm Tuscan evenings.
Entertainment is well catered for with satellite TV, allowing guests to enjoy a wide selection of channels during their downtime. The property warmly welcomes pets, making it an ideal choice for guests traveling with their animal companions. High-speed Internet WiFi is available throughout the main residence, keeping guests connected throughout their stay.
Other Information
Check-in and check-out times, as well as any specific house rules, should be confirmed directly with the property manager prior to arrival. Guests are kindly reminded that a small annex within the estate is occasionally used by the owner, who operates with complete discretion and does not disturb the privacy of guests or access the areas of the park designated for their exclusive use.
Pets are welcome at Borgo Paradiso, with a maximum of animals accepted subject to the conditions outlined at the time of booking. A mandatory extra cleaning fee applies for guests traveling with animals and is to be settled locally. The chapel located within the grounds of the property may be visited upon request. Access to the wooden treehouse beside the pool is permitted only when accompanied by the owner. The Zer0Dep Guarantee is included with the rental, meaning guests are not required to pay a security deposit either on balance or upon arrival. This guarantee includes EuropAssistance coverage in the event of accidental damage to the property during the stay, up to a maximum of 1,500 euros and subject to the limitations provided by the policy.
Distances and Attractions
Borgo Paradiso enjoys a privileged panoramic position on the Metalliferous Hills, situated in the small village of Ciciano, just a few steps from Chiusdino. The town of Chiusdino is celebrated for its proximity to the renowned Abbey of San Galgano, one of the most evocative and historically significant medieval monuments in Tuscany, and a must-visit destination for guests staying at the property. The surrounding area places guests within easy reach of some of the most celebrated villages of the province of Siena, including Montalcino, San Gimignano, and the Chianti wine region, each offering an unmistakable blend of artistic heritage, architectural beauty, and world-class gastronomy. On clear days, the towers of Siena and San Gimignano are visible on the horizon, along with the silhouette of Volterra emerging among the green hills, as immortalized in the words of the poetess and writer Dina Ferri, born in Chiusdino between 1908 and 1930.
Costs & Services
Included services
- Utilities: electricity, water, and gas for kitchen use included in the rental price
- Weekly linen change included in the rental price
- Initial and final cleaning included in the rental price
- Zer0Dep Guarantee: no security deposit required; EuropAssistance coverage included for accidental damage up to €1,500.00 (subject to policy limitations)
Extra costs
- Mandatory extra cleaning fee for guests traveling with animals: €50.00 per animal per week, to be paid locally
- Tourist tax: applicable where required
On request
- Extra cleaning: €22.00 per hour per person employed
- Extra linen: €15.00 per person
- Heating: charged on consumption at prices in effect at the time of lease
- Wood: €20.00 per 100 kg Borgo Paradiso 4+2, Emma Villas
| Accommodation | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | Floor Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glicini 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 45 m2 | € 90 /Night |
| Glicini 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 80 m2 | € 160 /Night |
| Glicini 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 95 m2 | € 229 /Night |
| All 3 Accommodations | 18 | 6 | 6 |
Description
Former barn which was carefully restored preserving its original architectural features, situated in quiet location on the Chianti hills. This property, offering beautiful views over the surrounding vineyards, comprises 3 apartments all of which tastefully restored.
Distances: Tavarnelle Val di Pesa with all kinds of shops 2 km, San Gimignano 25 km, Florence 30 km, Siena 35 km, Volterra approx. 45 km.
At guests’ disposal: fenced furnished garden and shared swimming-pool (12 x 6 m – maximum depth 1,40 m – open from 15/05 to 02/10). Parking within the grounds. Baby bed available free of charge.
Extra services: maid service available by arrangement (price to be agreed and paid on the spot). The apartments are provided with air-conditioning. All of the apartments are equipped with washing-machine, iron and private furnished outdoor area.
Please carefully check if there are any extra costs to be paid on site! I Glicini
| Accommodation | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | Floor Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Il Fienile | 5 | 2 | 2 | 60 m2 | € 105 /Night |
| Il Colombaio | 6 | 2 | 1 | 60 m2 | € 98 /Night |
| Il Grano | 5 | 2 | 1 | 55 m2 | € 98 /Night |
| All 3 Accommodations | 16 | 6 | 4 |
Description
Agriturismo La Greppia is an old 17th-century farmhouse in typical Tuscan style. You will find it in the heart of the upper Arno Valley, on the slopes of the Pratomagno massif, surrounded by splendid olive groves overlooking one of the most beautiful and greenest valleys in Tuscany.
The three apartments retain clear traces of their origins, the exposed stone, the terracotta and wooden floors and the majestic beams, which will take you back in time, to the discovery of the region's rural customs. The furnishings, in typical rustic Tuscan style, make an important contribution to creating a charming and evocative atmosphere.
Inside the property there is a fourth apartment at the disposal of the owner and his guests.
Outside, you can benefit from a solarium equipped with garden furniture and umbrellas, and from an evocative, large swimming pool (size 15x6 m, depth 0.90-2.50 m - open from 01st May to 30th September) suspended over the panorama, from where you can be lulled by the enchanting landscape of the Tuscan hills.
The relative proximity to the exits of the A1 Autostrada del Sole motorway (Km. 15 at Valdarno or Incisa exits) will allow you, when you do not prefer to relax by the pool, to reach Firenze and the most beautiful art cities of Tuscany and central Italy in just a few minutes.
Tuscany is full not only of famous cities with monuments, churches and museums to visit, but also of small villages that look like jewels set on its gentle hills. Small clusters, more or less known, in the middle of the countryside or the green woods, where you can discover the region, the most authentic one.
During your stay it will be possible to go trekking, mountain biking, or on road trips, even accompanied by expert guides. On request, the owner will prepare typical Tuscan lunches and dinners. La Greppia