The Villa
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An Introduction to the Villa
The ‘Castellare de’ Sernigi’ lies amongst the Chianti Hills, on a ridge that looks down on a valley rich in history. An ancient house originally belonging to the noble family of Sernigi, who were rich merchants and patrons of the great artists of the 1400’s, it later passed into the hands of the family Naldini del Riccio when, during the 18th century, it was left to degenerate into an ordinary farmhouse. At the end of the 1950’s the house was bought by the Corti Family who restored it to is original splendour. The villa lies in the 1,000 year old hamlet of Palazzuolo and is surrounded by a park with olive trees, roses and Mediterranean plants. It has a large swimming pool and courtyards which are ideal for relaxing outside in fine weather.
Close to the Villa
Just a few 100 metres from the villa there are tennis courts and horse riding stables. Mountain bikes are available at the villa and it is tempting to take them on an excursion or to go trekking as the landscape is so very beautiful.
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Lo scenario della villa
The villa which is furnished with antiques sleeps 11 to 13 persons in 6 bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms. There are spacious lounges and a dining room with centuries old fireplaces, an enormous, fully equipped kitchen and a large utility room (laundry, pantry). The villa has satellite television, CD stereo and internet connection. Wine, olive oil and local produce may be purchased from the Castellare farm.