Villa La Gioiosa

Villa La Gioiosa, an ancient country house with annex is located in the periphery of the charming village of Monte San Savino in a beautiful hill position. Both buildings as well as the garden offer a magnificent view on the surrounding countryside ... a quiet, unspoilt area in the heart of Tuscany. The loggia offers a splendid view on the Castle of Gargonza, where the poet Dante Alighieri wrote during his stay a part of his Divina Commedia, whilst Florence was devastated by the plague. Following a well-kept gravel road, passing by olive groves and stone walls you reach this beautiful property in a panoramic position. The approximately 8-acre of land which surround the villa include woodland, fruit orchards, olive groves, spacious green areas and a beautiful swimming pool with overflow. Despite the idyllic position of the villa, one reaches the picturesque town of Monte San Savino in about 15 minutes on foot, in about 8 minutes by bike or in only 2 minutes by car. This medieval town offers numerous shops and services, supermarkets, ice-cream shops, bakeries, butcher shops, bicycle rental, fitness centre, post office, banks, restaurants, bars, antiquarian and ceramic shops etc. During the renovation of this approx. 400 year old building, particular care was taken to the maintenance of the original building structure, thus the house enchants even today its guests with its former charm. The warm and natural colours of the cottage-style furnishings with some original furniture pieces contribute to a comfortable rustic living atmosphere.