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 The Villa Torre a Cona is set on a hilltop in the heart of the Florentine hills, with a stunning views over the surrounding countryside. It is an imposing 18th century villa with a clock tower, and one of the most sumptuous residences in Tuscany. It is situated in a farm estate set well back from a country road only eight miles to the south east of Florence. |
 The villa and its surrounding buildings have existed through many centuries and this is clearly shown by the complexity of its architecture. The villa's façade has a typical 18th century Tuscan design, while the tower and the crenulations are much older, probably from the Middle Ages. |
 The estate extends over 200 hectares of vineyards and olive trees and from almost every point you can get an enchanting view of the surrounding countryside until the mountains of Vallombrosa. The farm maintains tracts of woodland in order to respect the natural ecosystem and the Tuscan landscape. For this reason it is easy see pheasant, hares, partridges, roe deer in woods and cultivated land. |
Fattoria Torre a Cona produces its own Chianti Colli Fiorentini D.O.C.G., Vin Santo del Chianti D.O.C - a fine dessert wine, and a high quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Visits to the wine cellars and oil mill and wine tasting for groups can be arranged. Some rural houses on the property have been carefully restored maintaining classic Tuscan rustic style and converted into comfortable guest houses. |
 Each guest house has exposed wooden beam ceilings and terracotta floors and have been tastefully furnished with antiques and using fabrics of designers such as Trish Guild's Designers' Guild, Laura Ashley, Sanderson, Soulejado. Each is set in a green and quiet countryside and has: heating, a well equipped kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine, private shaded outdoor sitting area with garden furniture and barbecue. |
 Torre a Cona it is situated in a strategic location, ideal if you want to stay in beautiful rural surroundings while making the most of the galleries and museums of Florence and other Tuscan cities such as: Arezzo, Siena, Pisa, Volterra, Greve in Chianti, San Gimignano, and Monteriggioni. For this reason the Torre a Cona is an ideal base from which to visit Tuscany. In Torre a Cona there is a reception service that takes care of the guest houses, and offer advice about places to visit, and things to do, such have an unforgettable holiday. |
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