The Property
The property consists of the main house with five double bedrooms and two double bedroom
apartments in an adjacent building.The villa features large, traditional rooms and covers an area of
440 sq m; the apartments cover 160sg m giving a total floor area of 600 sq m. We occupy the Michelangelo apartment if it is not booked. If it is booked, we vacate the property.
The house was completely renovated in 1999, and great care was taken to ensure this was done
sympathetically, respecting the historical structure of the building.
Wherever possible authentic local materials were used so that, whilst the property has all the
comforts of a modern villa, many of the original features – including meter thick walls, brick and
timber ceilings, cotta tiled floors and open fireplace – still remain. This makes Il Molinaccio a genuine
Tuscan experience for guests.
Il Mulinaccio is situated in 5 acres of park like grounds. There are beautiful established trees and
shrubs as well as maintained lawns, a swimming pool and a practical kitchen garden. There are
outside areas for sitting or eating. A swiftly flowing stream runs through the property on its way to
joining the Arbia river, flowing to the Mediterranean. The stream is part of a trout breeding program for the Province of Siena so
our trout are protected.
The kitchen garden is located close to the villa and guests are encouraged to use the produce from
the garden during their stay.
The large swimming pool with diving board is set in a secluded part of the garden, surrounded by
woodland. It is reached by crossing a wooden bridge over the river that runs through the property.
The area surrounding the pool is furnished with loungers, sun umbrellas, tables and chairs.
There is a BBQ, bar fridge and covered table with gazebo.
Both the main house and the two apartments have far reaching views towards the Castle of Meleto
and the hilltop medieval village of Vertine. Il Molinaccio is in a great base for sightseeing around the
Chianti Hills. In addition the attractions of Florence and Siena, Arezzo, Pisa, San Gimignano,
Montalcino and Montepulciano, are all within a drive of an hour or so. |