LOCATION
The magnificent Tenuta Le Volte farmhouse is an oasis of peace immersed in the heart of the green Tuscan hills, nestled in a breathtaking setting that combines natural beauty with the historical and cultural richness of the region. Completely renovated with care and attention to detail, this farmhouse is the ideal place for those who want to spend their holidays in the name of relaxation, well-being and carefree, far from everyday stress.
The strategic position of the estate allows you to fully enjoy the tranquility of the Tuscan countryside, while being a short distance from the most renowned tourist and artistic locations in the region. Located just 9 km from the enchanting medieval village of San Gimignano, famous for its towers and its historical heritage, Tenuta Le Volte is also 15 km from Volterra and Certaldo, two jewels of Tuscany that offer a rich range of cultural attractions, monuments and food and wine traditions.
In less than an hour's drive, you can reach some of the main Italian cities of art: Siena, with its famous Piazza del Campo and the Palio; Florence, cradle of the Renaissance and home to some of the world's most iconic masterpieces; Pisa, with its famous Leaning Tower; and Lucca, a city of Renaissance walls and splendid piazzas. This centrality makes Tenuta Le Volte a perfect base for exploring Tuscany in all its beauty and diversity.
In addition to its proximity to cultural centers, the estate also offers the opportunity to live authentic and nature-related experiences. The surrounding hills invite pleasant walks, bike excursions and tastings of typical local products, offering unforgettable moments in a natural context of extraordinary beauty. The intimate and refined atmosphere of the estate, combined with its privileged position, makes this agriturismo the perfect destination for those who want to immerse themselves in the true essence of Tuscany, between art, history, culture and breathtaking landscapes.
GARDEN AND OUTDOOR SPACE
The property extends over 73 hectares, Tenuta Le Volte is a refuge that reveals its beauty in a discreet way. Far from everyday life, this home is a hidden paradise where tranquility is the protagonist. The property is surrounded by 2.5 hectares of Chianti Classico vineyards and a 21.5 hectare olive grove. At the entrance you are greeted by a fountain and the outdoor space features a large park complete with two swimming pools for adults and children respectively. The property is surrounded by a well-kept lawn with various hedges and local essences, beautiful plants in terracotta pots and a solarium area with a breathtaking view of the hills of Val d'Elsa. Tenuta le Volte is a secret place to immerse yourself in one of the most beautiful regions in Italy. In the external part of the property there are also: a beautiful location for events complete with gazebos and tents, ideal for organizing weddings. In the outdoor spaces there are wonderful cypress trees, symbol of the splendid Tuscan landscapes.
In the evening you can take a walk through the beautiful garden and admire the unforgettable sunset and see the reflections of light in the two lakes that are part of the property. Tenuta le Volte is the perfect destination for those seeking discreet luxury in a naturally charming setting. The property is made up of various buildings and plots of agricultural and forest land which together form a single body. There is also a large car park.
INTERIOR LAYOUT
The Borgo is made up of 14 bright apartments in perfect Tuscan style, equipped with every comfort, 8 of which are terraced and 2 in an independent villa on 2 floors with a panoramic view of the hills of the Val d'Elsa. The buildings are mainly intended for tourist accommodation and can be divided into two homogeneous nuclei differentiated from each other by their architectural typology. They are equipped with every comfort and each have their own outdoor space.
B&B structure: composed of 5 rooms on the first floor of the main building, they are all large and very comfortable, tastefully furnished in country-chic style. They have air conditioning and heating with independent control, telephone, mini-bar, safe, satellite TV and wi-fi internet. All rooms have a beautiful view of the hills, the vineyard or the private garden. In the ancient manor villa there are two large rooms and a large panoramic patio. Everything is completed with a restaurant with 300 seats, space for events and two industrial kitchens.
Building A:
It is spread over two floors above ground with an appendix on the ground floor, it is made up of rooms equipped for lunches and in particular used for weddings with two large rooms, entrance area, stairwell access to the first floor, bathrooms and a large kitchen . On the first floor connected by an internal staircase we find four bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, an office, closet, dressing room and three bathrooms all connected by a central hallway.
Ground Floor: 4 entrances, 4 restaurant rooms, 1 kitchen, 3 bathrooms, lounge.
First Floor: Corridor, 5 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, office with bathroom, dressing room and bathroom.
Building B:
It is spread over two floors, on the ground floor there is a house consisting of a kitchen-living room, utility room, two bedrooms, bathroom and hallway. On the first floor connected by a partly external and internal staircase to another house consisting of kitchen-living room, two bedrooms, bathroom and hallway.
Ground Floor: Entrance, open space with living room and kitchen, two double bedrooms, hallway and bathroom.
First Floor: Entrance, open space with living room and kitchen, two double bedrooms, hallway and bathroom.
Building C:
It develops on an above ground floor plus a mezzanine floor with a double volume.
Divided into two homes from heaven to earth, each consists of a double-volume eat-in kitchen, bedroom and bathroom and on the mezzanine floor we find an attic room that can be used as a study or additional bedroom. Ground floor: entrance, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, attic.
Ground Floor: Entrance, kitchen, double bedroom with bathroom.
Attic floor: Study/double bedroom.
Ground Floor: Entrance, kitchen, double bedroom with bathroom.
Attic floor: Study/double bedroom.
Building D:
It consists of two floors, on the ground floor there are two offices also used as a reception, hallway, bathroom, a kitchen, a large dining room and a veranda with a wooden structure and windows. Catering activities are carried out in these premises. In the basement which is accessed by an external staircase there is a laundry room, a large hallway, a small warehouse, a pantry, two closets and a heating plant.
Basement: Laundry, warehouse, pantry, hallway, 2 closets, power plant.
Ground Floor: 8 entrances, dining room, 2 offices, 1 bathroom, kitchen, hallway, administration room and large veranda.
Building E (Residence):
It is spread over 3 floors above ground, on the ground floor there are 5 apartments. All apartments have an independent entrance, are divided in a rational way and are large in size. All have the subdivision with kitchen, living room, bathroom, hallway and four apartments are composed of two bedrooms plus terraces and/or porches, with the exception of the apartment indicated at n.5 which is spread over three floors above ground like a turret, and the apartment no. 6 located on the first floor which has an attic on the second floor. In the basement with entrance from an external staircase there is a large service and storage room.
Ground Floor (Apartment 1): Entrance, open space with living room and kitchen, two double bedrooms, bathroom, closet, hallway, porch.
Ground Floor (Apartment 2): Entrance, open - space with living room and kitchen, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, hallway, porch.
Ground Floor (Apartment 3): Entrance, open space with living room and kitchen, two double bedrooms, bathroom, hallway, porch.
Ground Floor (Apartment 4): Entrance, open space with living room and kitchen, two double bedrooms, bathroom, hallway, two porches, terrace.
Ground Floor (Apartment 5): Entrance, open space with living area, 2 porches.
First Floor (Apartment 5): Double bedroom, bathroom, hallway.
First Floor: (Apartment 6): Entrance, open - space with living room and kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom, hallway, porch, terrace.
First Floor: (Apartment 7): Entrance, open - space with living room and kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom, hallway, porch, two terraces, a bathroom, two terraces.
First Floor: (Apartment 8): entrance, open space with living room and kitchen, two double bedrooms.
Second Floor: (Apartment 5): Double bedroom, hallway, a bathroom.
Second Floor: (Apartment 6): Attic, terrace.
Building F (Residence):
It is spread over three floors above ground and includes two mirror-image apartments, one on the ground floor and one on the first floor. The ground floor apartment with independent access consists of a kitchen and living room, two bedrooms, bathroom, hallway, loggia and two closets, one of which is under the stairs. The apartment on the first floor has independent access from a partly external and partly internal staircase and consists of a kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, hallway, bathroom and a loggia.
Basement floor: Storage.
Ground Floor: (Apartment 1): Entrance, two double bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, closet, hallway, loggia.
First First: (Apartment 2): Entrance, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, hallway, loggia.
FINISHINGS
Tenuta Le Volte is a wonderful residence that fascinates not only with the picturesque landscapes of the Tuscan hills, but also with the historical architecture typical of these territories. The property has fine finishes both inside and outside.
The entire village is fenced along its entire perimeter, on the road near the entrances the fence is characterized by mixed stone and brick masonry and an iron railing with wrought iron gates above. In the rooms, mainly natural raw materials were used such as stone, Tuscan terracotta, bricks and wood.
Guest House:
The five spacious Tuscan-style rooms of the Guest House are located on the first floor of the main building. They are equipped with all comforts, air conditioning, heating, TV, Wi-Fi.
The structure has an exposed stone façade with finely recovered mandolated brick decorative elements. Wooden window frames and shutters. Roof with projecting wooden beams and terracotta floors. The bathrooms are covered in ceramic, with excellent quality sanitary ware and taps.
Holiday Home:
There are four comfortable apartments in perfect traditional Tuscan style, all with independent entrance and outdoor space. Each apartment has a living room with fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom with shower, TV, air conditioning/heating, safe, wi-fi.
The structure has a stone facade with decorative elements in some wall parameters with a mixture of exposed stone and brick. Frames and shutters with round arches. Roofing in traditional Tuscan tiles. The floors are in terracotta, bathrooms covered in ceramic, internal wooden stairs with decorative wrought iron elements.
Residence:
The Residence has 10 tastefully furnished apartments equipped with all the most modern comforts, independent entrance, private terrace or patio or outdoor space, wi-fi.
All apartments have a large living room with fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom with shower, air conditioning, heating.
The Residence has roofs with a predominantly gabled roof, a wooden structure and exposed terracotta bricks and a covering made of roof tiles and aged type tiles, the facades are plastered with a civil plaster with colors between beige and earth red. The windows and doors are made of wood, the external stairs are made of stone, the terraces and porches are paved in terracotta. All the apartments are finished internally with plain plaster, the floors are in terracotta, the bathrooms are covered in ceramic, all the showers are delimited by boxes either in masonry or glass, one of which has a hydromassage tub.
White Room:
In the main building there is the lounge with adjoining veranda and terrace overlooking the garden. The hall can be used for weddings, private events and meetings for up to 300 people.
The floors are in terracotta with brick ceilings, wooden beams and joists while the bathrooms are covered in ceramic.
Located in the center of Tuscany, the Val D'Elsa area represents for those who intend to spend a holiday in Tuscany not only the ideal destination for visiting the famous world-famous art cities such as Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano and Volterra, but also a place to rediscover natural, landscape and gastronomic riches of undisputed value. It is a very fascinating area made up of low hills on which several medieval villages and castles have developed which are among the best known in all of Tuscany.
The place offers a fascinating combination of natural beauty, culture, food and wine and exploration opportunities, making it an attractive option for an unforgettable holiday.