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Set in the heart of the Chianti Classico region between Castellina-in-Chianti and Siena, the lovely Villa L'Istrice (literally, 'Porcupine House') offers an extremely comfortable base for visiting the legendary vineyards and medieval villages that surround it. The villa is designed on an open plan with floor-to-ceiling windows in the living and dining areas that capture extraordinary views of hills and hamlets stretching, on a clear day, as far as San Gimignano. Wood-beamed ceilings, terra cotta floors and a very nice collection of local antiques make this a wonderfully warm country home. A large dining loggia with a bread oven and barbeque is the perfect setting for alfresco meals, while the garden offers a broad lawn with a terraced pool set at its edge.
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