Casale Le Pratola

by Anthony Lopez-Vito
Gaiole in Chianti (SI)
Tuscany Italy

Located in Chianti, near Siena and Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Casale Le Pratola has a commanding and private hilltop position, with 360 degree panoramic views of the surrounding Tuscan countryside.

A 400-year-old private villa, Casale Le Pratola is set in 2 hectares of secluded gardens filled with vines, olives, cypress trees, and local herbs. Designed with families in mind, it is the perfect Tuscan retreat for both adults and kids.

  • 7 bedrooms
  • 8 bathrooms
  • 14 guests

Best for: Families, Group of Friends, Special Events.

From: €12500/week

Amenities

  • Pool
  • Is the pool heated?
  • Spa or Gym Facilities
  • Linen
  • Towels
  • Toiletries
  • Ironing
  • Hairdryer
  • Baby equipment
  • Bikes
  • Games room

The Property

Located in Chianti, near Siena and Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Casale Le Pratola has a commanding and private hilltop position, with 360 degree panoramic views of the surrounding Tuscan countryside.

A 400-year-old private villa, Casale Le Pratola is set in 2 hectares of secluded gardens filled with vines, olives, cypress trees, and local herbs. Designed with families in mind, it is the perfect Tuscan retreat for both adults and kids.

Details

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Recently renovated and extended, the villa is part of the Rocca di Castagnoli Wine Estate, and is enriched with fine works of art and prestigious furniture.

Bathe in the luxurious infinity edge swimming pool with views of the surrounding countryside and relax on the sun loungers and deck chairs.

At the heart of Casale Le Pratola is a central courtyard housing an original stone pizza oven and BBQ area containing a large table and chairs, perfect for al fresco dining.

There are also two additional terraces - outside the dining room is a fragrant, pergola covered dining area with fantastic views and leading from the large sitting room is a bar zone terrace with sofa, armchairs and candles which overlooks the cascading water of the infinity edged swimming pool.

Covering 600 square metres (6458 square feet) with 7 bedrooms, all with luxurious en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning, 2 sitting rooms, kitchen, dining room, games room, gym, laundry room and a stunning open plan galleried hallway, Casale Le Pratola is a luxurious Tuscan villa. Fusing together the best Italian craftsmanship and design from the 16th century to the present day, Casale Le Pratola retains a multitude of original features including exposed walls and beams, handmade floor tiles, 18th century antique furniture and an original dove tower. These features are complemented by stylish contemporary furniture and modern art.


A newly built cottage contains two further double bedrooms and a day bed to accommodate one child (on request).

Leading off from a magnificent galleried entrance hall is the impressive sitting room. This has an indoor bar area, perfect for relaxing after dinner, playing cards and listening to music or sipping drinks on the adjoining terrace and enjoying the sunset over the hills.

There is also an upstairs sitting room with books, TV and DVD player and a great selection of films.

Overlooking the courtyard is a fabulously large Italian designer kitchen perfectly equipped for parties and entertaining- containing cooker, two ovens, two dishwashers, wine fridge and an adjoining utility room with laundry facilities.

The kitchen leads into a dining room with gorgeous panoramic views visible through floor to ceiling windows and glass doors that lead to an outside pergola covered dining area.

Please note that the ground floor bedroom suits people with movement limitations. The ground floor bedroom is on the same level as the dining room, kitchen, courtyard & dining room terrace.

Work out in the well equipped gym with treadmill and weights machines, or relax in a separate games room that houses a full sized pool table, football table and other recreational games perfect for all ages.

Casale Le Pratola has been designed for large & active families, with kids of all ages, and for those who need to have access to an equipped home office.

Property size: 600 m²

Bedrooms Configuration

- 1 double bedroom en-suite located at the ground floor. 180x200

- 3 bedrooms en-suite on the first floor. 180x200 and one bed 200x200

- 1 twin bedroom en-suite located on the first floor. 2 single beds 90x200 or 1 king bed

- 2 double bedrooms en-suite in the newly built cottage. 180x200

- The courtyard bedroom has a sofa bed and a private terrace, whilst the twin room has an extra twin beds (great for children who want to camp out together!). Up to 3 Infant beds are available upon request<.p>

Facilities and Services

WiFi inside and outside, A/C throughout, Private parking for 8 cars and electronic gate with security cameras, Underfloor heating throughout with individual control in each room, Indoor gym with treadmill and rowing machine, Game room with billiard table, Table football, BOSE and NAIM music systems, Netflix, TV projector for outdoor movie nights, Home office equipment and desk, Pizza oven (to be used by staff only), vegetables and herbs garden, Laundry room with washer and dryer, Wine cellar, 200 olive trees and vines.
Work out in the well equipped indoor gym with treadmill and weights machines, enjoy massages or yoga by the pool. Spa treatments; Chef at home; breakfast service; pizza parties; truffle hunting; Sommelier consultations; photo shoot sessions; airport meet&greet; private transfers; private guided tours; cooking lessons;

Pool and Spa

The heated swimming pool is equipped with a child safety cover which opens and closes quickly and easily by remote control. The pool is also accessed via 2 gates with locks as an additional deterrent to very young children. Pool 12x6 with 3m deep end. Pool heating is included in the rate in peak and high seasons whereas it is available at extra cost in mid season.

Special Touches

Casale Le Pratola is as ecologically responsible as possible, therefore solar panels heat water, the underfloor heating is heated by wood and the garden irrigation is provided by collected rainfall water.

Water to Casale Le Pratola is derived from it own well & water is softened & sterilised so suitable for consumption.

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Location

Tuscany is well served by international airports- fly into Florence (Vespucci airport), Pisa (Galilei airport), Perugia (San Egidio airport), Bologna (Marconi airport) or Rome (Fiumicino and Ciampino airports).

The main railway line that runs through the region is the Milan-Rome line which passes through the most important Tuscan cities of Prato, Florence and Arezzo.

Car hire is easy and all the major car hire companies have outlets in the main airports and cities. Please contact us if you require more information.

How to get there

Gaiole in Chianti, is located in central Tuscany, Italy, 40 km from Florence, 250km from Rome and 15km from Siena.

Forbes named Gaiole in Chianti number one in its list of "Europe's Most Idyllic Places to Live". It is easy to understand why- the surrounding countryside is breathtaking, the nearby cities legendary and since the region produces some of the best food and wines in the world, the cuisine exceptional.

Tuscany enchants everyone: as the birthplace of the Renaissance movement everywhere you are surrounded by masterful architecture, paintings and sculptures. It is a shoppers' dream with both designer shops and artisan crafts, for the active a wealth of sport is available and for those wanting a more restful time, Tuscany is Italy's most thermal region with 39 natural spas.

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Additional Information

Rates Table

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2024 PeriodRates per week // Essential Package 10 guests
Rates per week // Essential Package 14 guests
Min stay
15 June to 16 August€19950€254507
11 May to 14 June ; 17 August to 13 September€17950€234507
13 April to 10 May ; 14 September to 25 October ; 21 December to 3 January 2025€16450€214505
6 January to 12 April ; 26 October to 20 December€11950€164504

Booking Conditions

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Rates included in the Essential Package:


- Light maid service 6 days a week (refresh of the kitchen and cleaning of communal areas).

- Final cleaning.

- Electricity and A/C.

- Welcome basic /essential items.

- Lights drinks and snacks on arrival

- Twice weekly change of linen

- House manager on site daily to help guests, take care of pool and garden

- Travel App


Not included in rates:


- Pool heating costs in Low Season. A quote for pool heating is available at the time of booking, consider around €1000/week.

- Underfloor heating €800/week.

- Central heating in low season.

- Tourism tax.

- Use of pizza oven without a cook.

- Additional housekeeping.

- Linen and towel change.

- Cook and chef service.

Max capacity: 14 guests (adults and kids) plus 3 infants.


Guests who seek the ultimate villa experience and wish to receive a white glove service should take advantage of the Classic and Premium Packages offering personal and tailor-made arrangements. From one to one calls with your personal Concierge Manager to plan your stay exactly like you expect to bespoke travel itineraries. Enquire today about the enhanced packages. Check-in: 4.00pm
Check-out: 10.00am

Terms

A non-refundable deposit is required in order to secure a booking. The balance, together with any security deposit, will be requested 60 days prior to your check-in.

Although calendars are updated daily, they may not reflect the latest availability. Always contact Passepartout Homes to discuss availability for your chosen properties.

Rates may vary without prior notice.

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