Written documentation of Stomennano date back to 1254 when in his place was signed the peace between Florence and Siena. Not much later Dante Alighieri visiting the spot was so touched by the view of Monteriggioni to describe it in its Divina Commedia. Stomennano is a wonderful discovery for visitors to Tuscany. Although is located only few miles from Siena remain a part of a quieter time.
This classic Tuscan farmhouse is part of a magnificent aristocratic estate which has existed since the days it was a medieval hamlet. It also includes several farm buildings, stables, wine cellars, olive oil mills, a chapel and a blacksmith's shop, the estates produces its own chianti classico, olive oil and vin santo wine.It is hard to say which is more appealing: the ancient buildings, the extensive vineyards, olive groves, forests and wheat fields surrounding it, or the unique turreted walls of Monteriggioni crowning the horizon directly in front of the estate. It may be less than two miles from the four-lane superstrada that links Florence to Siena, but while you're here you'll be hard-pressed to remember what the 20th century is like.
A long double row of cypress trees leads to this small corner of Tuscan history. The stately mansion and the farmhouse have recently been restored. The estate has been owned by the same family since the seventeen century. The Grassi brothers now lives there with their two Great Danes, gentle giants, duck, and two cats and they are now offering them for holiday.
Ground floor: Huge L-shaped sitting room with frescoes, decorated ceilings, columns and fireplaces. French doors onto the Italian garden. Billiard room, large modern eat-in kitchen, 1 shower room, 2 bathrooms . First floor: Access from antique wooden staircase into formal dining room, library, sitting room, Empire double bedroom with sitting room and bathroom, 17th Century double bedroom with sitting room, double bedroom, bathroom.
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