Castello Sonnino

Description

Details

Castello Sonnino, once belonged to the Machiavelli’s, was purchased by the Baron Isacco Sonnino at the beginning of the 19th century. It consists of several different architectural structures, where the oldest part is the 13th century Tower. The main building, the Villa, dates back to the 16th century. It still contains the historical Library and the Archives of the Prime Minister Barone Sidney Sonnino with all the documents about the First World War, including the Treaty of Versailles.

Inside

The Ground Floor is the true heart of the Castle, with comfortable living areas and a large table for dining. Also features the great entrance hall, 2 cosy libraries, 3 living rooms, a dining room, a south-west Terrace, a kitchen huge and antique with an amazing fireplace. There are stairs to access to the courtyard on this level. First floor is home to the Family Drawing Room, Baron’s Drawing Room, facing west, cosy and beautiful and the play room with a sofa bed.

Bedrooms

The first floor is home to 7 elegant bedrooms. The Pink Room, overlooks the courtyard, with 2 single beds and bathroom with shower, en suite. The Blue Room enjoys views of the courtyard and 2 single beds, sharing a bathroom with the Baron bedroom. The Baron’s bedroom is home to a double bed. The Baroness’ bedroom, overlooks the courtyard and enjoys a queen size canopy bed, private bathroom with shower. The Yellow Room is a small alcove with a large single bed and canopy also enjoys a large private bathroom with tub. The Blue Room looks out over the courtyard, with 2 single beds and a private bathroom with shower.
Virginias bedroom, with a canopy extra large single bed, with bathroom with tub en suite. 2 guest bathrooms can also be found on the ground floor.

The Tower

The Tower, which can also be independent is composed of a large comfortable living room with television and dining table, kitchen. The Canopy room, with a queen size bed and private bathroom with tub en suite. The Brass room, with two single beds, bathroom with tub, private but not en suite bathroom. A large wooden deck suspended among the trees terrace, with tables and chairs perfect for reading and relaxing.

Outside

The property has a wonderful 2-hectare lake where you can swim or fish and consists of 200 hectares of vineyards, olive trees and woods. In the farm there is an Enoteca where it is possible to taste the wine and to eat local food. Wonderful beaches are a 50 min drive from here.

Location

The property is located 20 km from Florence, 8 km from Superstrada.

Train

The nearest station is Empoli (18 km) or Florence (20 km)

Air

The nearest airport is Florence (25 km) and Pisa (60 km)

Heli-pad

Private helicopters (upon request) can land in a field beside the house.

Staff & Dining

The kitchen is equipped with everything that is necessary: There is a stove and the large fire place is good for cooking as well. Chefs and caterers are available on request.

For 5 years a Portuguese couple have been working in the house; the wife is a great cook, the husband drives, helps with cleaning and buys the food. There is also a gardener and any extra staff can be brought in at an additional cost.

Things to Do

The farm at the Castello produces wine and olive oil and the owners have a small restaurant where you can enjoy the beauty of Tuscany, the culture, the food, the sport and the explorations in the nearby, less crowded and turistic area of the Chianti.

Only a 5 min walking distances from a wonderful cappuccino or a newspaper. There is a local market for the food.

Tennis court, the swimming pool and the horse riding within 5min from the Castello.

You will live an Italian farm experience as the owners produce wine and olive oil, here. You can restor have a nice picnic in the shade of the old reclined mulberry.

The house is surrounded by Museums, villas, churches and monuments. This is the area of the artisans and you can buy glass and terracotta pots.

The most famous Outlet of Italy, Paradise of the shopping, The Mall with Prada, Gucci, Pucci, Armani, Versace, Loro Piana, Valentino, etc is 40 mins away.

Wonderful beaches are 50 mins drive away.

For children there is the Aquapark and along the Coast only 40mins in Collodi is the House of Pinocchio!

The owners’ Restaurant is delicious. Do not forget that for wine lovers this is the ideal location for wine tastings tours.

Golf Club Castelfalfi 30 km

Tennis courts “ il Molino “ 1 km

Public Swimming pool “ il Molino “ 1 km

Horse riding 8 km

Wine tasting sessions led by an expert at the Enoteca

Bike rental

Guided tours can be organised