The farm Chianni 1193 is situated in a hilly position of the Valdera in Tuscany, outside of the medieval village of Chianni, and about 30 km from Volterra away.
Lorenzo and Donatella, the owners do also live on the spot and after over two years of careful restoration works they have created 4 charming apartments, offering space for 2 up to 5 people. The stone house has been restored according to the Tuscan tradition, leaving untouched the antique wooden beams and furnishing them with the latest comfort such as underfloor heating, satellite TV and the latest solar technology. In fact, they have paid great importance for the use of alternative energy sources in order to safe energy.
Solar energy is used to produce hot water for the apartments, for the underfloor heating and to heat the pool.
In a panoramic position underneath the house is situated the swimmingpool with whirlpool, viewing the farm's olive groves and the green valley below. The swimming pool water is softened through a modern purification plant, working with salt and diatoms (without using any chlorine, absolutely safe for hygiene and skin). Around the pool a sun terrace, equipped during the warmer months with sund beds and sunshades.
Next to the pool is sitauted a small house, used as laboratory for the olive oil production and for the product tasting. The farm produces besides olive oil also wine, jams etc. In front of the laboratory a pergola and a barbecue with pizza oven that are at the guest's complete disposal.
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