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 The estate is situated on a hill top in Panzano, an area generally acknowledged as the premium wine region of Chianti Classico. The villa sits on a 53 hectare (130 acre) estate, which is also home to a small boutique vineyard and winery, Monte Bernardi. Villa Bernardi is a beautiful, spacious Tuscan "casa colonica" (farmhouse); it is suitable for 10 people and offers over 420m2 (4,400ft2) of living space which meanders up four landings. |
 The original farm dates back to 1085. Since 1988 Villa Bernardi has been remodeled twice; the first remodeling brought the structure out of a ruin-state, while the second made it rental ready. The house is designed not feel like a rental property, but like a gracious vineyard residence. The estate is often photographed and is featured on posters and postcards: pictures and paintings of the property adorn the walls of several businesses and a Florentine restaurant. |
 The bedrooms are situated in such a way, that each guest is offered a bit of privacy. There are three structures on the property: the villa, an office/tasting room and a wine making facility, with the latter two belonging to the winery. Other than the villa, there are no other rentals on the property. However, the winemaker/caretaker (with his two small Shelties) lives in an apartment which is attached to the north side of the villa. This apartment has its own private entrance and patio. |
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