The house was built in 1891 and has a square floor plan. When you enter you find an old stone pavement. From here you see the original stone stairs that lead to the rooms. On the ground floor, an old cellar with a vaulted ceiling has been transformed into a beautiful kitchen featuring a bell's sink carved from a single piece of marble. There is a large common lounge, expertly restored, overlooking the ancient courtyard of the farm. The room has a large fireplace and wooden beams - a perfect setting for relaxing in a chair or at the table or working on a computer (Wi-Fi provided). Thanks to careful restoration, the house was brought back to life between 2010 and 2012. The restoration was characterized by great respect for the original house. The stones and all the original materials have been preserved and enhanced. Pastel colors are used throughout the house and blend nicely with the different tones of stone, wood, and terra cotta tile. Today the house is a structure that offers its guests an atmosphere of Chianti-style contemporary comfort.

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Chianti is located in the heart of Tuscany and Italy, and is an area known around the world. Podere Il Colto is located in the Municipality of Gaiole in Chianti in the province of Siena. In the November 18, 2008 issue of the prestigious American magazine Forbes, this area was defined as the most idyllic place to live in Europe. Podere Il Colto is surrounded by beautiful areas for which Tuscany is famous all over the world. It is strategically located which makes it a convenient base for excursions and visits to discover Chianti's many medieval towns, famous wineries which produce great Tuscan wines, and many centers of wellness and relaxation. Here is a short list of locations reachable from Podere Il Colto, with an indication of travel time by car: Castello di Brolio (10 minutes) Castello di Meleto (10 minutes) Borgo di Vertine (15 minutes) Badia a Coltibuono (20 minutes) Siena (35 minutes) San Gimignano (80 minutes) Monteriggioni (55 minutes) Volterra (90 minutes) Firenze (75 minutes) Radda in Chianti (20 minutes) Greve in Chianti (50 minutes) Panzano in Chianti (40 minutes) Cortona (75 minutes) Pienza (75 min)