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From its high perch this very traditional stone farmhouse boasts one of the best views in Tuscany: an endless array of green hills swathed in vineyards or forests, with colours that change constantly according to the time of day, the passage of clouds and the seasons. Laid out over two floors, the house offers spacious, simply furnished rooms with the beamed ceilings and terracotta floors that are hallmarks of the Tuscan style. Pretty flowered fabrics, wrought iron bedstands, a fireplace and a scattering of local antiques combine to make this a cosy base at any time of the year. In fine weather the terraces on either side of the house are the main attraction. One of these serves as a setting for an outdoor dining area, while the other, larger terrace offers a lawned area and a long swimming pool with a row of attendant sun loungers. Splendidly located for touring, all the villages of the Chianti Classico region lie within a 30-minute drive of Il Gelso. The glorious city of Siena is close enough that you might enjoy an evening stroll in its famous main square, the Campo, before returning to the villa for dinner.
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