Description
it was built in a dominant position on a slope overlooking the surrounding countryside, with this advantageous location being used as an observation and defence position since the Longobard Age.
The Castle has hosted illustrious people from the time of Dante and Petrarca, and in more recentl times with Giocchino Rossini, Giosuè Carducci and Enrico fermi.
The ancient castle, carefully restored, offers beautiful suites and rooms for a relaxing holiday and beautiful rooms and gardens for weddings and exclusive events flavor.
The castle is furnished with antique furniture, some of which are of notable value, in perfect harmony with the style of the manor.
The Castle is to be found in the Florentine hills, very close to Florence and at a height of approximatel 400meters
The grounds, predominately vineyards and olive groves, surround the Castle on all sides and cover about 200 hectares.
It is possible to taste farm products grown in the Castle.
This Medieval Castle not only produces wines (DOGC Chianti Colli Fiorentini, IGT), but also Grappa, Vinsanto, and Extra-vergin olive oil, and when visiting the old wine cellar, it is possible to see the museum of antique agricultural tools too.
Although a number of introduced varieties have contributed to some excellent new wines in the past 30 years, wine production in Volognano remains firmly based on autochthonous varieties of grape.
This is an excellent opportunity not to only see this beautiful area close to Florence but also to taste these traditional Tuscan wines in their own territory and to learn about local history and customs.
A historical castle that dates back to the 11th century, built in a dominating lookout position over the surrounding territories, surrounded by Medieval woodlands which are set at the margins of the castle.
The Castle has been carefully restored and is furnished with antique furniture, some of which of notable value, in perfect harmony with the style of the manor. The outdoor area is lookedafter well and consists of a small Italian garden and a swimming pool which has the particolar characteristics of been partly built inside an ex-lemon conservatory and partly in the open air.
CASTLE DETAILS:
Ground Floor:
Living room, Dining room, Kitchen, Large room, Toilette
First Floor:
Small lounge, 1 Double bedroom with bathroom and with bath and shower, 2 twin bedrooms
1 bathroom with hydromassage shower
Second Floor:
1 double bedroom with bathroom with shower
2 twin bedrooms, Study/Library, 1 bathroom with bath and shower,
Laundry room
Third Floor:
Large billiard room: TV, games table, TV Equipment, biliards
Outdoors:
Outdoor swimming pool with changing room, bathroom and shower
Surrounding gardens
Private parking
External lawn with dining table for 14