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Villa La Capitata is a traditional Tuscan country mansion, built in 1870 and
recently renovated and converted into holiday flats. The location is
beautiful, a sunny spot with commanding panoramic views of the vineyards and
olive groves of Chianti and the Arno valley.
Here you can soak away the
stresses of modern life in the large crystal-clear pool, pick up a suntan on
the terraces or enjoy relaxing walks along country trails.
The villa was originally the building from which the lord of the adjacent
farm collected his 'dues' in the form of olives, grapes, hay, eggs and other
agricultural produce.
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The word capitata means ended-up, and that is exactly
what happened to the hardworking farm peasants´ output - a good percentage
ended up at Villa La Capitata for "his lordship".
This is the heartland of Chianti - Italy's most famous wine - and is ideal
for winelovers and gourmets.
The area is scattered with wineries and
excellent restaurants dedicated to local produce and is a hive of activity
during the grape and olive harvests (October and November) which are marked
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Villa La Capitata is situated in the heart of Tuscany, just 20 minutes from
the A1 motorway, with easy access to Florence (40 minutes) and Rome (1½
hours).
The completely restored farmhouse is at approximately 400 metres
above sea level, just outside the village of Pian di Scò.
The historic cities of Florence, Siena and Arezzo are close at hand and
countless other typical market towns such as Cortona, San Gimignano and
Greve, famous for their architecture, art and gastronomy, are within easy
reach.
Florence and the surrounding countryside can play host to a multitude
of sporting and cultural activities.
For sporty types there is golf,
horseriding, fishing, cycling, canoeing and more - even hot-air ballooning. |
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Shopping is easy in nearby Pian di Scò, or alternatively you may use the
larger towns of Figline Valdarno and Reggello. Outlets shopping of famous
brands such as: Gucci, Prada, Dolce e Gabbana, Fendi, Armani at 15 Km.
The
surrounding countryside is rich in spectacular lakes, forests and
interesting walks, and the Mediterranean coast is just two hours away.
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