Villa in the woods and countryside near San Gimignano

The Villetta is located in Borgo La Fungaia in the woods and countryside very close to the Medieval City of San Gimignano, far from the SP 62 provincial road. After Il Castagno, coming from Gambassi Terme, you pass the crossroads on the left which leads to San Gimignano, continuing for 1 km immediately on the right you enter the country road in the woods, and after about 150 meters you are at the Borgo
The Villa is located on the highest part of the Borgo, you can reach the stone staircase that goes up to the house by car and after unloading your luggage you park for free in the large reserved space near the Villa.
The house is independent the front garden, fully equipped with deck chairs and tables, has a view of the swimming pool and a beautiful panorama of nature. In front of the main entrance of the house there is the garden, you then enter the living room and at the bottom of the kitchen, before climbing a few steps you see the bathroom and dressing room, once you go up, you enter the bedroom and from this to the back garden. continuing a few more stairs, second bedroom, characteristic with terrace. The Villa is surrounded by greenery and well-equipped flowers and with a grill for roasts and Florentine steak. All around wood and countryside cultivated with wheat, olive trees and vineyards. You will sleep peacefully in the reserve of wild animals, pheasants, hares, roe deer and an infinite variety of birds.
The Villa is cool in summer at a height of almost 600m, the swimming pool at 30m will be quiet without disturbing noises.
In the woods are centenary trees, oaks, pines, holm oaks, firs and flowering plants, gorse, hawthorn and others, to breathe clean air to regenerate the body from the stress of the city. The name Fungaia derives from the production of mushrooms which in the distant past were grown and collected in the surrounding dried woods and then sold to fruit and vegetable traders in Tuscany.
Very interesting is that children are at ease, in this place suitable for them, it has been shown and found that this environment is favorable to them and
they express their joy by the pool and by getting to know others. The villas are all private and only a part are granted to accommodate people.
But important is that overall it is a place in nature without quiet noises, only birdsong and nightingales at night and accompany you in your sleep.
Nearby are the centers important for their history, to visit, medieval cities
like San Gimignano at 5 'by car, and in the distance of about 20km San Miniato with the majestic Tower that dominates the entire Elsa valley, Volterra, Colle Val D'elsa, Monteriggioni the Castle, Montaione, San Vivaldo and its Castle , the Castle of Oliveto, Certaldo and the Pretorio palace on the Acropolis, here typical restaurants with a panorama of the valley of the Elsa river. In the most distant area at distances around 60 and less km Fiorenze, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, Livorno, Pistoia. Visit the marble quarries in Carrara, go for free to the Palio Delle Contrade in Siena on 2
in July and August 16th, Visit the famous Villas of Lucca with their unrivaled gardens. Go to Florence to the Rose gardens and Boboli gardens and from Piaazzale Michelangelo admire the whole city of Florence the Duomo and the churches that can be seen.
My name is Paolo, I know almost everything about Tuscany, do you want to know about an Etruscan city hidden in the woods on a hill with its mammoth tower that few know exists?
It is called Castelvecchio not far from Borgo Fungaia, not easy to find and access to this, not for children only large people.
Now let's talk a little about the restaurants in the area and more for Gourmet "Buon Gustai" cuisine.







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