THE ADDRESS Magazine No.21 | Page 282

Blissfully tranquil, the country home sits on 20,000m² of private grounds. The veritable outdoor oasis is complete with a striking panoramic swimming pool, terraced gardens and approximately 50 producing olive oil trees. The exceptionally alluring residence represents a luxurious escape from the ordinary, with the convenience of its central location in the much-in-demand Chianti Classico wine zone. The luxury country house is just five minutes from the enchanting hilltop village of Volpaia, a picturesque fortified village on the Florence-Siena border. Its medieval layout and buildings are still intact. Part of the original outside walls and two of the six towers remain standing, making Volpaia one of the best preserved walled villages of its period. Nine centuries after Volpaia was built, Raffaello Stianti purchased a portion of the estate in 1966. When his adored daughter, Giovannella, married Carlo Mascheroni in 1972, Stianti presented the couple with the estate as a wedding gift. Today, the family is considered one of Italy’s leaders in organic viticulture and farming. Ideally located to enjoy Tuscany to its fullest, Volpaia allows for easy access to excellent roads, and convenient routes for day trips to popular destinations. San Gimignano is literally minutes away, by way of country roads that afford breathtaking scenery. Florence and Siena are 50 minutes away. The Etruscan ruins in Volterra, the vineyards of Greve, Castellina and Radda, as well as the famous wine and cheese towns of Montalcino, Montepulciano and Pienza, are all easily accessible. This well-positioned and beautifully articulated villa affords an exclusive lifestyle haven with an emphasis on beauty, privacy and idyllic living. Price: €3.7 million. CONTACT Signature Residences Worldwide www.signatureresidencesworldwide.com +44 (0)20 7095 8701 282 www.theaddressmagazine.com