This rustic Tuscan home il Bracconiere part of the Cavato estate , situated on a crest in the undulating landscape of the valleys that animate the beautiful Tuscan countryside, a few kilometres south of Florence, has ancient origins. Built at the end of the 14th century as a watchtower, it has, over the years, been expanded and modified several times up until 2002 when, at the hands of the current owners, it was finally renovated with priority given, wherever possible, to the salvage of the original materials. Today it is a building composed of the main house and an annexed apartment with independent access, with common areas, inspired in its structure and materials by the typical Tuscan houses: for the exterior, open-face stone covered in climbing jasmine, while the cosy interior reveals ceilings with the original beams and warm floors in terracotta and wood. All around is a lush garden, with many flowering plants which make the outdoors a peaceful place to relax in all day long, thanks to the romantic pergolas framed by climbing roses and the recently-built swimming pool, set in a discreet and panoramic position in the green wooded area that surrounds the property. Il Cavato stands at the edge of the tiny village of San Polo in Chianti and just a few minutes from the famous "Chianti Gate": Greve, an historic borgo that embodies the most authentic and genuine essence of the Tuscan character, made of art, nature and the typical and unmistakable flavours of the table. It is a perfect spot to explore the precious treasures housed in the beautiful surrounding towns, like San Gimignano or Gaiole, Greve, Panzano and Radda that wind along the scenic Chiantigiana territory: following it from north to south, from Florence towards Siena, will be an incomparable experience that will give even the most discerning travellers glimpses of an amazing and unforgettable panorama. Please note. In a wing of the building live the owner (occasionally) and the caretaker (with a small dog) who see to, with discretion, the maintenance of the park and pool and who is available for any needs or requirements of the guests to whom, during their stay, is guaranteed full privacy and full enjoyment of the property. Please Note: when the property is rented in this solution no other guests will be present on site.

The house develops on two floors. At the ground floor the main entrance opens onto the living room, connected to the Tv room (with fireplace) and to two bedrooms: a double with French size bed and a twin with (joinable) beds in the loft, both with private bathroom with shower. A short staircase in the living room leads to the first floor, set up with dining room, connected to the kitchen, with laundry area and French door with direct access to the outside and, finally, with a double bedroom with private bathroom with shower and a twin bedroom (with joinable beds), served by a bathroom with shower.
Park

The park, immersed in the quiet of the surrounding countryside, has an area of approximately 6 hectares distributed between areas planted with grass immediately around the house, and wooded areas dotted with paths where guests can go for walks. The garden is an explosion of colour and scent; the maples and olives, the mulberry and fruit trees alternate with the typical Mediterranean broom and herbs, climbing jasmine, primroses and lilac, with the lavender and rosemary bushes that line the paths and, finally, with the roses which are the protagonists of this elegant outdoor that invites you to relax in the various set-up areas: an outdoor dining space and a cosy pergola decorated with climbing roses, has been arranged so that you can enjoy the culinary delicacies of Tuscany in the open air. The parking area is located at the entrance to the property, in front of the house.
Swimming Pool

The swimming pool, open from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in October, is located in the garden, about 40 m away from the villa, and can be reached along a paved pathway through the grass. It has a perfect location with a beautiful view over the beautiful expanse of woods stretching out in front and on Florence. The pool with octagonal shape and inground only on three sides measures 7.40 x 4.40 m and has a constant depth of 1.30 m. It is lined by a wooden floor. Purification is chlorine. The surrounding sunbathing area of lawn, has been set up with sunbeds, deckchairs and umbrella.

Il Cavato is a restored ancient country home comprising three rental properties and the caretaker's home . Guests share 6 hectares of grounds, including manicured gardens and a shared pool tucked away in a private location overlooking the valley.
Access: Reached via a 500m unpaved road from the main thoroughfare.
Transport: Public transit is scarce; a private vehicle is highly recommended.
Assistance: Host pick-ups/drop-offs are available upon request (subject to availability).


Set between the splendid provinces of Florence and Siena, is one of the most popular and well-known areas of Tuscany: Chianti, a hilly region consisting of wooded areas and land planted with vines and olive trees, dotted with numerous, perfectly preserved, medieval villages like Greve, Panzano, Gaiole, Radda and Castellina, rich in history and architecture and offering very high quality food and wine. This is the authentic area for the production of Chianti Classico DOCG, an historical wine marked by the unmistakable pink label with the symbol of the Black Rooster on gold background which, over the years, has continued to maintain its valuable characteristics. The property is located a just few kilometres from Greve (about 18 km), a picturesque borgo famous for its large central piazza, Il Mercatale, which since ancient times has hosted fairs, markets and cultural events, overlooked by historic buildings of particular artistic importance, such as the neo-Renaissance Town Hall and the Church of Santa Croce, with a 14th fresco depicting the Virgin and Child and a triptych by Bicci di Lorenzo, dated 1420. Strolling along the porticoes that surround it are craftman's shops, wine bars and restaurants offering local produce and culinary specialities. A few paces away from the central piazza is the Museum of Sacred Art and the Wine Museum which, in addition to the exhibition of a number of typical tools for the production of wine and a remarkable collection of corkscrews, offers a tasting of about 200 different wines, for each of which is given a computerized explanation. About 2 km away is the tiny borgo of Montefioralle, the birthplace of the navigator Amerigo Vespucci, a must if you want to appreciate the unique panorama seen from the hill. The area offers plenty of opportunity for recreation: nature and sports fans can go horse riding, cycling, hiking and play golf (at Impruneta, about 16 km away, is the prestigious Ugolino Golf Club with an 18-hole course). The area is also interesting for its numerous designer-label outlets, such as Reggello (Fashion Valley and The Mall - 17 km), Montevarchi (Prada - 28 km) or Barberino di Mugello (Barberino Designer Outlet - 60 km). The little village of San Polo in Chianti, about 4 km away, has all services and shops on site to meet the needs and requirements of the guests. The property is within easy reach of the airports in the region, such as Florence (44 km) or Pisa (105 km). The nearest A1 motorway exits are 13 km away (exit Firenze Sud coming from the north) and 18km (exit Incisa-Reggello coming from the south). Finally, to avoid the problem of parking, close to the property are the railway stations of Figline Valdarno (11km) and Incisa (12km), with direct connections to Florence.

La country-villa il cavato si trova nel cuore del vero chianti, in aperta campagna, a 0,8 km di distanza dal piccolo paese di poggio alla croce (dove ci sono ristoranti e una pizzeria, d'estate è una piacevole camminata dopocena! ) e a 2 km di distanza dal paese di san polo in chianti. La famosa cittadina di greve in chianti è solo a 10 km. Greve in chianti è la città-natale del vero chianti rosso toscano! La nostra country-villa risale al xii secolo ed è un tipico esempio di casa padronale toscana, immersa nella tranquillità delle dolci colline del chianti e da dove, nelle chiare giornate estive, si può scorgere perfino la cupola del duomo di firenze, che dista da noi solo 13 km. Siena invece dista 50 km e san gimignano 45 km. Inoltre, per gli amanti del golf, il cavato dista solo 10 km dal maggior golf club della toscana, il golf club

The lovingly and professionally restored farmhouse il cavato is located in the heart of the chianti region. Bordering a natural forest reserve the country villa has stunning views over the tuscan countryside and the flickering lights of florence and the abetone mountain range in the distance. Il cavato is located 0,8 km from the quaint village of poggio alla croce (where delicious traditional restaurants and pizzeria can be found, and which makes a lovely walk on summer evenings! ) . The village is situated on a hilltop with breathtaking views over the val'darno on one side and the valley of florence and abetone mountain range on the other. 2 km away in the opposite direction is the village of san polo in chianti, with local bar and caffe’, chemist, supermarket and all necessary amenities and 10km away is the world famous town of greve in chianti, which is the hometown of the original chianti classic red wine the region is famous for. Our farmhouse-villa dates back to the xii century and is a perfect example of a beautifully and traditionally restored tuscan country retreat. Immersed in the immense beauty of the tuscan countryside, il cavato is in close proximity to major areas of interest. Only 13 km from florence, 50 km from siena and 45 km from san gimignano, it is an ideal location from which to explore the chianti region. Furthermore, il cavato is only 10 km from the greatest golf course in Tuscany, the golf club.