La Stregaia
Details
La Stregaia includes:
- 3 sleeping rooms
- 3 bathrooms (2 with shower, 1 with bath tube)
- 2 halls with sofas and arm-chairs
- 1 large dining room (near the main hall)
- 1 kitchen
- 1 dining room near the kitchen
- 1 very large covered terrace, with a big table and barbecue
- Satellite tv (52 inches)
- High quality stereo
- Home-theater set
- phone/Fax
- Internet access (no ADSL)
- Dishwasher
- Professional stove top
- Electric Oven
- Microwave Oven
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Laundry (this room is under the main house, and it is still used by the owner)
- Luxury furniture
- Central heating(when it is necessary), with a reserved meter
- Reception: owners will be present all day
Description
Once, the mansion included an ancient olive-mill and and an ancient watermill, that were used by the local lords. Many people from the nearby villages came here to crush olives, grains and chestnuts . They produced a very high quality oil, that same oil is still produced locally today. Chestnuts were one of the most important nourishments in those times, just like wheat and corn.
Today, thanks to a careful restoration, the mills have been turned into a very large and comfortable house with every modern comfort, while still preserving the rural appearance that has always characterized La Stregaia throughout the ages.
The first historical records of the property go back to the beginning of 1600's, and the acres that surround La Stregaia have been left intact since then. Near the house there are many olive-trees, fruit trees , an old chestnut grove and a magical stream with water falls.
La Stregaia is a comfortable, three-storey, mansion of historical interest that gives the name to the whole property.
Two very large halls, overlooked by a large living room with a balcony, reflect the true spirit of La Stregaia: a place rich in charm and fine details where our guest will relax comfortably.
Three bedrooms and three bathrooms, are suitable to receive six people at the maximum. The master bedroom has a private bathroom and a nice, perfectly functional fireplace.
The house has a very large traditional kitchen, fully equipped with modern accessories, appliances and furniture, while preserving some features reminding of the old peasant tradition — like an old, large marble sink.
In front of the kitchen and the dining room, there is a very large, covered terrace, from where you can see the surrounding country and the gardens, listening to the continuous flow of the water falls and stream below. The same stream that gave water to the wheels of the old mill many years ago.
Beside the terrace, there is a barbecue, for family dining. In front of another kitchen door, there is the old wood stove, where the family cooks bread, pizzas and many other local recipes.
Pictures
Outside view of the house
Detail of the living room, second floor
Detail of a bedroom
Detail of a bedroom
Detail of a bathroom
Detail of a bathroom
Detail of a bathroom
The kitchen
Detail of the kitchen
Dining room near the kitchen
Detail of one of halls
The entrance hall
The stairs in the hall, to reach the second floor
Detail of a hall
Detail of a hall
Access to the house
Access to the stream
Detail of the woods near the house
The stream that flows near the house and through the property
The bridge, on the stream near the house, that joins the gardens.
La Streghina
Details
La Streghina, comprende:
- 1 Sleeping room
- 1 Bathroom with shower, direct access from the sleeping room
- 1 Living room with arm chairs
- 1 Kitchen
- 1 Satellite tv
- 1 Refrigerator
- Gas cooker with oven
- Laundry (this room is under the main house, and it is still used by the owner)
- Luxury furniture
- Central heating(when it is necessary), with a reserved meter
- Reception: owners will be present all day
Description
Many years ago, this little house used to be a stable . It was the shelter for the mules used by the countrymen to transport olives, chestnuts, wheat or corn to the mill (today La Stregaia). The mules, in fact, were the sole means of transport for the people who lived here.
The old mule-track that joined the mill to the world, is still present, and today is used only for walks .
La Streghina, as the other houses in the property, has many shade trees, where you can relax in complete peace.
Pictures
Access to the sleeping room
Sleeping room
Detail of the kitchen
Living room
Detail of the living room
A view of the house
La Streghetta
Details
La Streghetta includes:
- 2 bedrooms with double beds
- 1 bathroom with shower
- 1 kitchen
- 1 dining room
- 1 small living room
- Satellite tv
- Professional gas stove top
- Electric oven
- Refrigerator
- Washing-machine
- Luxury furniture
- Central heating (if necessary), with a reserved meter
- Reception: owners will be present all day
Description
This stone house, a heritage listed building according to the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities , was formerly the residence of the local blacksmith, who served the little villages that surround Bosco La Stregaia. During the renovation, which lasted for many years, we discovered many tools commonly used by blacksmiths like horseshoes, sledge-hammers and forges. We have preserved all the typical characteristics of this old Tuscan house.
La Streghetta has floors made of hard wood on the second level, and baked Tuscan tiles on the other floors of the house, which give a warm feeling.
A typical Tuscan kitchen, a lovely dining room, a small living room, and an entrance hall, with the stairs to reach the first floor, welcome our guests.
On the first level, there are two bedrooms, with Italian double beds, a bathroom with shower, and many windows for looking at the country.
From every window, there are views of the wonderful hills, and an 11th century Church, which is not very far from the property.
Behind the house there is a very large garden, with olive trees and a 150 year-old cherry-tree; there is also a barbecue and a large wooden table that seats 8 people.
Pictures
Access to the house
Detail of a bedroom
A bedroom
The bathroom
The kitchen
Detail of the kitchen
The dining room
The stairs leading to the second floor
The small living room
Detail of the garden
Detail of the garden
Detail of the garden
View from the house