43°27'08.2"N 11°19'31.4"E Morelli Hideaway, Italy

Set in a panoramic position on a hill in the municipality of Radda, the heart of the Chianti Classico.

When you arrive, you immediately feel an extreme generosity with the large, open living space and windows, which are not typical of a Tuscan farmhouse.

It has been freshly restored and combines a historical, rustic ambience with urban elegance. Master craftsmanship, select furnishings and a view of the landscape’s rolling hills define the unique character of this house.

On entering the house, you first step into the kitchen, with a sofa on your right-hand side. In front is a big table that seats six people and a fireplace. From here, you can soak up the views of the Chianti hills and access the terrace where there is another large table for six and a barbecue.

The Hideaway is connected with two houses: in the one-story building, you will find the central living room with a dining area, an open kitchen and a study (with sleeping options). The huge panoramic window in the living area can be slid completely open such that the interior and exterior spaces merge. This impression is reinforced by the seamlessly laid floor covering of anthracite-coloured Cotto stone – specially made for Morelli Hideaway. The open fireplace and the kitchen are also made of this material. The two-storey outbuilding, which dates back to the 15th century, houses a bedroom with an en suite bathroom on each floor. Antique oak flooring and travertine wall cladding, stone that also forms the round bathtub and washbasin, define the ambience in the master bedroom on the first floor.

How far to the nearest…

• Beach 115km
• Neighbour 0.1km
• Shop 5km
• Café 1km
• Town 5km
• Airport 55km / 1hr by car

Location Between Siena and Florence in the Chianti region of Tuscany. Around five kilometers from the village of Castellina (where there are plenty of restaurants and shops) and is positioned within a forest on a peaceful, dead-end road. While it forms part of a condominium complex, it feels very private, with vegetation between each of the properties.

Altitude 537m

Build Originally built in the 15th century in a classic Tuscan style, the renovated house has been designed with a very modern interior. It was created with the most passionate craftsmanship from Germany and Italy. The Munich company Holzrausch Planning and Workshops was not only responsible for the planning and implementation of the carpentry work for this Tuscan holiday home, but also for the entire interior design.

Energy Central Heating. Gas- and Woodstove. Electricity and drinking water from the local network.

Digital detox Wifi on demand. No phone reception. Only Wifi reception in the Hideaway.

Creature comforts Wifi. Safe Box. Coffee machine. BBQ. Fireplace. Music system. Iron board. Hair dryer. Washing machine. Toaster. Sauna. Pool. Baby high chair.

Go Slow

Visit the beautiful cities Siena, Florence, Pisa and San Gimignano or dine at the exceptional restaurants in the region. It's worth tasting the neighbouring wines at the winery Brancaia and the excellent Osteria, which serves food and sundowners just around the corner.

The Chianti is one of the oldest and most famous wine regions in Italy, which you can discover if you drive the Chianti Wine Route, a beautiful panoramic drive of 150 km along vineyards and olive groves. The route starts directly south of Florence up to Siena and passes Radda.

Alternatively, you could slow down with a game of golf. The nearest golf course is a 40-minute drive away, in Colle di Val d’Elsa.

Gather on the terrace, soak in the views of the landscape rolling hills, enjoy a local wine and share stories of adventures past and present.