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Filippo and Rachel Fiorentini invite you to the San Fabiano country estate and open their farmhouse for splendid holidays, in the heart of the Tuscan countryside. San Fabiano farm estate of the Count Fiorentini is located in the Arbia valley, just 12 km south of Siena. Filippo is the son of Count Giuseppe Fiorentini who has owned the farm estate for decades and used it for hunting and riding. |
Filippo is a former managing director of a French engineering company. He enjoys the cameradiere, good food and sports he shares with the guests at Poderenovo. and Rachel before immersing herself in restoring the farmhouse Poderenovo, and serving as its hostess, was an international communication executive. |
San Fabiano farm estate, is a large size paradise: more than 600 hectars of rolling hills, untouched countryside, with oak woods, crown pines, lakes and vineyards.Here deer, horses, foxes, phaesants, hares, porcupines and many species of birds breed in a natural protected environment.
The heart of the farm is a medieval tower-castle, with a XI century chapel. On the surrounding grounds many farmhouses, perfectly restored and completely furnished offer the true original, Tuscan landscape and air. |
San Fabiano castle was built by King Angioino in the XII century and the family church dates from 867 D.C. and is dedicated to San Fabiano, one of the first Christian martyrs killed in the Coliseum. These ancient buildings are surrounded by 1800 acres of durum wheat fields, sunflowers, vineyards, corn, oak woods, lakes and two streams: the Arbia and the Biena. |
Podernovo farmhouse is the oldest one of the San Fabiano country estate; dating back to 1750 is beautifully restored and furnished with modern comforts, appliances and authentic furnitures, and has all comforts such as a waterwell, a large garden and a swimming pool. The converted stable offers a special atmosphere around the fireplace for family reunions or cooking lessons, and for music. Under the roofed area, "al fresco" you can prepare fantastic grills or just relax. By the solar heated pool, you can refresh from April to October. |
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