Tenuta Ceccatelli

A Magical 17th-Century Estate in Chianti

This 17th-century Tuscan estate is located in the breathtaking hills of the world famous Chianti wine region. Newly restored, Tenuta is the ideal vacation home rental in Tuscany for families, groups, and romantics looking for a private retreat in the countryside, surrounded in the natural beauty of Italian cypresses, breathtaking sunsets and starry nights.

The farmhouse and granary accommodate up to 14 guests, and have great features including an authentic forno oven, a working fireplace from the Middle Ages, an outdoor saltwater pool, and a custom designed Tuscan kitchen.

The home's restoration took place between 2015 and 2017, and, inspired by their love for Tuscany's rich heritage and natural beauty, the owners Daniela and Paolo Fagotti sought to keep Tenuta as authentic as possible. From the terracotta tiles on the floor to the wood-beam ceilings and 17th-century fireplace, every surface has been lovingly restored, honoring the architectural structures in place since the Middle Ages.

The exterior buildings showcase the stones used in the first construction, peeking out from behind wisteria and wild grape vines. The interiors feature maze-like open and intimate spaces, filled with an abundance of natural sunlight. Each piece of furniture and décor has been curated from multigenerational craftsman and artisans, to ensure the authentic spirit of the property.

The estate is worlds away from the noise of the major cities and offers guests a chance to drink their morning espresso under the gentle rustling of giant Italian cypress trees, and their evening glass of wine watching the most spectacular Tuscan sunsets.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

In total, this vacation home rental in Tuscany sleeps 14 guests (10 adults in the Main House, 4 adults in the Granary). The main house has five bedrooms, two on the main level and three on the lower level, all with en-suite bathrooms, outfitted in Tuscan marble and travertine. It has a custom-designed kitchen with original fireplace from the Middle Ages. Interiors are maze-like and flooded with natural light. There is a living room with an original 17th-century fireplace. Some of the rooms have private terraces.

The separate Granary is a converted farmhouse with an elegant salotto (living room), a large chef's kitchen, and a dining room with its original stone backdrop, plus a wisteria-covered outdoor dining area and a large travertine table for up to 14 guests. The two bedrooms are on the upper level, with striking countryside views and large en-suite bathrooms. The guest bathroom has disabled access. There is now an outdoor stone kitchen on its terrace, with a wood-fired pizza oven.

This house is extremely well appointed, with air conditioning, heating, a small fitness room, a laundry room, salon-grade hair dryers, Ortigia bath products, Frette linens, a security system and safe deposit box, and a media room with a Sonos wireless surround sound system, iPad, Bose SoundDock iPod/iPhone speakers, satellite TV with Netflix, DVD, Wii and PS4. It is powered by solar panels, and rainwater is harvested for irrigation.

EXPERIENCES

In addition to providing an arrival welcome aperitif and dinner (complimentary), and private chef services, the owners offer customized itineraries and planning assistance, which includes grocery pre-stocking, private tours, activities, and private transfers. Don't miss their cooking classes (including a new pizza-making class and dinner), foodie tours, wine tasting, truffle hunting, walking tours (with or without art historian guides), hot-air balloon rides, Vespa, Fiat 500 and Ferrari tours, perfumery and paper marbling workshops, and spa treatments. They also offer rafting and catamaran excusrions, cycling, tuk tuk and quad ATV tours, hot air ballooning, horseback riding, go-carting, and day trips to Tuscan medieval towns and wineries. Please inquire for further details.

AROUND

Just 50 minutes from Florence and 25 minutes from Siena, Tenuta Ceccatelli offers the benefits of the countryside while still being within reach of Tuscany’s most incredible cities. The property is located along the Chianti Classico wine route in Castellina in Chianti, on a private hill named Cambolli.

The estate is a three-minute ride to the charming town of Castellina, which is full of beautiful artisanal shops and restaurants. It is also 1.5km from the hamlet of Fonterutoli, where the prestigious world-renowned Mazzei winery is located. Some other towns that merit a visit are Lucca, Pisa, Arezzo, San Gimignano, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Volterra, Cortona, Perugia, and the Val D'Orcia.

Activities include visiting wineries and museums, truffle hunting, cycling, golf, horseback riding, hot air balloon rides, cooking courses, foodie tours, wine tastings, private art classes, as well as Vespa & Fiat 500 tours. Ask the owners for further details of their bespoke concierge service, with tailor-made itineraries.

LOCATION

Castellina in Chianti, Siena, Tuscany, Italy. Nearest airport: Florence Peretola Airport (55.4km)

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Spring through Fall