San Giovanni D’Asso is a charming little village which lies in the heart of the Crete Senese, the unique and spectacular countryside to the south of Siena. Villa La Capanna is equally unique and provides the visitor with the perfect blend of classic Tuscan style, fabulous views and contact with Italian life and luxury.
Located in the heart of San Giovanni D'asso the façade of the house gives little impression of what lies behind.
Bordering on the garden of Villa La Consuma stands the small Villa La Capanna, whose origins date back to the XVth century.
The private entrance of the house leads out onto a terrace furnished with a table, chairs and a large umbrella, where also a little prive swimming pool is located (6x3 square metres), maintained by a gardener.
Going down the two short stairs (4 steps) you reach an open space with sunbeds and deckchairs and with an antique well (XIVth century) wich is shut with a grating.
Accommodation:
Ground Floor:
Entering the house from the terrace you’ll find yourself in a wide room, which is divided in several areas: a sitting room with a big XVI th century fireplace, a dining area and a kitchen equipped with fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and a little oven.
First Floor:
An iron and travertine staircase leads you to the first floor, where are located one double bed room, one king size (210 x 180 cm) bed room, one twin-bedded, sharing two bathrooms with shower. All the bedrooms are equipped with ceiling fans. The house is also provided with an independent central heating and fireplace. All bed linen and towels are included.
La Capanna together with La Consuma which is next door and can be linked by a garden gate.
Garden
The house has its own private entrance which leads out onto a terrace furnished with a table, chairs and a large umbrella, with your own private swimming pool (6x3 square meters), maintained by the gardener.
Going down the two short stairs (4 steps) you reach an open space with sunbeds and deckchairs and with an antique well (XIVth century) which is shut with a grating. At the end of this area is a bathroom with a shower/changing room, which serves the swimming pool.
Everywhere you can enjoy the beautiful view of the valley.
Location
Nearby: Right in the village, there is a small supermarket, pharmacy, wine shop, cafe/bar/ice cream shop, and florist.
Distance of 8 km to Torreniera, which has a public tennis court.
San Giovanni D'Asso is a small village with approximately 300 inhabitants. The villa is situated in the upper part of the village - the "Borghetto", directly opposite the ancient castle, the origins of which date back to the XIIth century, and which is now the seat of the municipal authorities.
The territory of San Giovanni includes the hamlets of Montisi, Lucignano d'Asso, Monterongriffoli, Vergelle and Pieve a Salti.
San Giovanni was originally the seat of rural Etruscan settlements, an area contested by both the Bishops of Arezzo and Siena, and it was sacked by the Ghibellines in 1315.
It assumed a more precise definition of its municipal boundaries with the General Regulation of the Grand Duke of Tuscany in 1777.
The castle hosts the famous White Truffle Market in the month of November.
The ancient romanesque church of San Giovanni Battista is near to the castle, while in the lower part of the village lies the most important church in the area, the beautiful San Pietro in Villore, built in the XIth and XIIth centuries, and which is now surrounded by many cypresses.
Within the municipal territory is the picturesque village of Montisi, with its Chiesa dell'Annunziata and its historical grain tower. Here, every year, on the Sunday nearest to the 5th of August (the Festival of the Madonna delle Nevi, the patron saint of Montisi) a jousting contest - the "Giostra di Simone" - takes place. Montelifre Castle is also important, while at Pava the XIIth century church is significant.
Among the agricultural products of the area, the white truffle is prized and famous throughout Italy, as are the excellent wines, oil, savoury cheeses and honey.
The lower part of San Giovanni d'Asso has a baker and butcher, a supermarket and cafe/bar.
There are public tennis courts 8 kms away at Torrenieri, the famous abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore is 7 kms away, the thermal spa town of San Quirico D'Orcia is 14 kms away, Montalcino 17 kms, and Pienza 20 kms.
The beautiful medieval city of Siena lies some 40 kilometres away, and Florence and San Gimignano are within a day's drive.
There is no public transport in San Giovanni, and it is essential therefore to have a car.
The nearest airports are approximately 2 and a half hours' equidistant drive away from Rome, Florence and Pisa.
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