Tenuta di Banzena

Tuscany holiday house. Charming property in the heart of Tuscany suitable for up to 36 people. Own tennis court, private pool, whirlpool (whirlpool on request, extra to pay), SAT TV, Internet access WLAN, pets allowed, 2 barbecue areas, pizza oven, children's playground, common rooms, breakfast and meals available, 
organization of family Reunion for celebrations, catering, cooking courses for adults and children, fantastic outdoor area in green untouched nature.
Ideal location for wedding celebrations, in stylish salons suitable for large groups. 
Set in the green valley of Casentino, a wooded area in the heart of Tuscany, this former country house has become in the last 4 years a beautiful resort, able to cater every wish, even of the most demanding guest; an ideal setting especially for WEDDING CELEBRATIONS.
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CIN CODE:  IT051004B57NR3CE7A

The 3 ancient stone buildings have been extensively renovated and form a prime example of rural architecture that takes into account the tradition of the Tuscan country houses. There are three apartments and a two-storey main house, which house stylish, comfortable apartments. There is also a common room, a professional kitchen and a spacious salon for catering services for very large celebrations, therefore the property is also ideal for weddings and larger festivities that holiday guests want to celebrate. For the use of the big salon for large celebrations, an extra price of 400 euros/per day is provided. The residential units are divided as follows: MAIN HOUSE - on the 1st floor, seen from the valley side, while from the other side it is the ground floor, 1 double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower cubicle, washbasin, bidet and toilet, 1 further double bedroom (French bed 140x190 cm.) With direct exit to the garden, as well as a living room with double sofa bed. - On the 2nd floor (from the front of the house this is the 1st floor), accessible via an internal staircase, there are 4 comfortably furnished double bedrooms, each in a different color, as well as 4 bathrooms, the color of which matches the bedroom, all with shower cubicles , Sink, toilet and bidet. - On the attic, also accessible via an internal staircase, there is a room with a double sofa bed, wardrobe and table with chairs, with 2 characteristic round windows that reveal the entire property, plus 1 further double bedroom and 1 bathroom with shower cubicle, washbasin Toilet and bidet. In the 1st ANNEX there are: - Apartment 1 "Viola" At ground level, on the valley side, a perfectly equipped kitchen-cum-living-room with seating area and double sofa bed, dining area with extendable dining table, here there is a characteristic floor covering made of large natural stone slabs, In a séparée, divided by a curtain, there is 1 double bed, right next to it 1 bathroom with shower cubicle, toilet, sink and bidet, the walls here are also made of natural stone, which gives this room a very special flair. - Apartment 2 "Girasole" On the ground floor, in the central garden area, a perfectly equipped kitchen-cum-living-room with seating area and double sofa bed, dining area with extendable dining table, 1 double bedroom with a beautiful natural stone fireplace, 1 extra-large bathroom, equipped for wheelchair users. The air conditioning is located in the kitchen-living room. - Apartment 3 "Iris" Ground floor with its own, very large and covered terrace to sit outside, a perfectly equipped kitchen-cum-living-room with sitting area and couch, dining area with extendable dining table and 1 double sofa bed, from here a staircase leads to the first floor, there is 1 double bedroom and 1 single bedroom, 1 Bathroom with shower cubicle, toilet, wash basin and bidet. The air conditioning is located in the kitchen-living room and in the single bedroom. - Apartment 4 "Peperoncino" Ground floor with fully equipped kitchen, which is open to the living room, there are 2 double sofa beds, table, chairs, chest of drawers. In addition, 1 double bedroom and 1 single room and 1 bathroom with shower cubicle, washbasin, bidet and toilet. A total of 10 double bedrooms, 1 bedroom with a French bed (for 1 adult or 2 children), 2 single rooms, plus 6 double sofa beds for a further 12 overnight stays. Totally 36 beds. On the ground floor of the main house on the valley side there is a wellness area with shower, toilet and a whirlpool for 4 people (for the use of the wellness area there is an extra charge of 350 euros per week), the entire front is glazed and you have a whirlpool from the whirlpool wonderful view of the garden and pool - enjoying a glass of sparkling wine in the evening sun is a relaxing way to end the day! There is also a small bar with homemade liqueurs, grappas, sweets or a cup of one of the teas grown by the owner. In the 2nd ANNEX there are: A large room on the ground floor, which is intended for catering; on the 1st floor (seen from the valley side), from the other side of the house it is at ground level: a large common room in which a large group can sit and celebrate (there is an extra large television set), next to it a professional kitchen with 6 burner stove, 3 deep fryers, 1 microwave and 1 normal oven, dishwasher, 4 sinks, 2 refrigerators, 1 espresso coffee maker (with coffee beans). 1 bathroom with shower, toilet and sink is available; In front of the common room there is a large terrace for sitting outside, where meals can be taken in the middle of the flower-rich garden. Each apartment has satellite TV and central heating. If necessary, there are enough fans to set up. There are: in the bathroom: hair dryer, toilet paper, soaps made from flower and vegetable oils in our own workshop; in the kitchen: salt, sugar and various spices from your own garden.

washing machine, iron and ironing board available.

The big 7-hectare property is cultivated according to the latest findings of bio-compatibility, olive and fruit trees have been planted and so there are 180 cherry and 200 olive trees; centuries-old trees has been maintained as far as possible; there is even a bio-organic kitchen garden, whose products can be harvested by the guests and a big and fantastic medicinal and aromatic herbs garden, into whose secrets the owner can initiate his guests, if interested. Getting to Tenuta Banzena is very easy and although the property is surrounded by nature, the asphalted street leads up to the garden gate, which will be opened with remote control to grant your security and privacy. It is possible to park within the property. In the well-groomed garden, there are 2 grill / barbecue areas and garden furniture under shady trees, where to enjoy your meals. In the barbecue area, there are also a water tap, a sink and lighting There is a ping-pong table and a children's playground with swing, slide, seesaw, playhouse etc. There is a private tennis court.

The swimming pool equipped with a modern overflow system is in front of the main house in a panoramic position: the postcard sight look over the unendless skyline of the enchanting Tuscan countryside. It is illuminated inside, with an outdoor shower and it is really big with its 5x12 m. wide and depth of 1.50 m. Here, sitting in a comfortable deck chair, you can enjoy a glass of Prosecco at sunset – pure holiday satisfaction!

The garden area is really a dream - Mediterranean plants and shrubs, lavender, rosemary, sage, juniper, beds of roses and flowers in abundance wherever you look. in furnishing the holiday flats, it has really been not saved anything: tasteful furniture, super-equipped kitchens of the best quality, all with a dishwasher, bathroom with precious Tuscan tiles and bathroom fittings of very high standard, beautiful lamps, paintings and art objects,  in short, everything is done with great care and good taste in order to cater even the highest demands of the guests. The apartments are all furnished in a traditional Tuscan style. Pets are allowed; for children this is a safe paradise with infinite amount of space for running and playing. There is table tennis and a playground for kids. Babysitting is also available: the wife of the owner is a nursery-teacher, so even if the parents want to make an uninteresting city tour for children, the children are well "parked". A cooking class can be organized as well as excursions in the area with a guide. Riding stables are nearby. For every need and taste, there is here the right pastime. The beautiful days spent in this property will be remembered forever!

Pets are allowed in the Tuscany holiday house on request.

The property is located few kilometers away from Bibbiena, the biggest village in Casentino. For shopping, in a few minutes drive, you arrive to Bibbiena, where you will find many little shops, but also a large modern shopping center for every need, and also post office, banks, pizzerias, restaurants, ice cream parlors, cafe-bars, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, many fitness centers - in short, all you need. Here in the Casentino, there is still little tourism and you can live among real Tuscans, who are very friendly with the strangers - who come here on holiday the first time, come always back also the following years! Arezzo, Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Cortona, Perugia and all the other cultural and artistic cities of Tuscany are all within a  daily trip, so you can visit these beautiful cities and, at evening, dip again in the silence and solitude of your holiday house- especially during the hot summer days, it s really a pleasure.