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Dating from the
12th Century, the Villa Rignana was once a monastery and has an
interesting history behind it. Now it is a delightful private residence of 800 square meters, painstakingly restored to retain and enhance the original
historical features and furnished with the owners family
antiques.
The
garden has a range of aromatic herbs which inebriate the air,
rows of lavender accompany the path to the pool, and the view is
enchanting in every direction.
The
Villa has full time staff so you can enjoy your stay in a
truly relaxing Italian way.
Facilities
In the grounds of the Rignana estate there is a superb marble
constant flow swimming pool
18 by 8 meters, outdoor Jacuzzi, Bocce pitch, Ping pong, croquet and
trampoline. In the villa there also is a gym room with sauna and
steam room.
The Villa has stables and riding treks can
organised across the Chianti hills and through the vineyards.
A five minute drive away is the charming family run "La Scuderia" restaurant, renowned for the best Tuscan cuisine and local atmosphere.
http://www.ristorolanticascuderia.com/
The villa also has exclusive use of a classic motor yacht
which is based on the Tuscan coast. For further details click on
the link www.myderamore.com
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