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Visiting Podere Erica provides a unique opportunity to experience the best that Tuscany has to offer. Situated on over 30 acres with grape vines, olive trees, pastures and woodland, Podere Erica ensures total privacy with sweeping views over the countryside.
 The beautifully restored stone country house is located in Chianti half-way between Florence and Siena. Shortly after exiting the Superstrada, you will find this quiet, tranquil and private spot. And yet, it is walking distance to the charming village of San Donato in Poggio where you will find a deli, coffee bar, butcher shop, pharmacy, bancomat, restaurants and other shops.
ACCOMMODATION: The property has 400 square meters (4000+ sq. ft.) of living area, with an apartment separate, but near the main house. Most bedrooms have their own private entrances, but all in the main house are connected by interior stairways. The kitchen and living-dining rooms are centrally located on the ground floor with easy access to outdoor dining and pool area. The house is comfortably furnished with many Tuscan antiques, befitting the style of the house.
 Upper floor: The Margherita bedroom is an airy room featuring a queen bed, fireplace, countryside views, as well as a large, ensuite bath with clawfoot tub & separate shower. The Ginestra bedroom features a queen bed (or two twins) with a sweeping view of the countryside and a bath with double sink, tub & separate shower. The upstairs family room features an entertainment center with satellite TV, DVD player, and stereo. Also in the family room are a sofabed and an ottoman which converts to a bed.
Ground floor: The Rosa Canina bedroom features a queen bed (or two twins), glass doors that look out to a peaceful view of the grassy fields, and a newly remodelled bath with shower over tub.
Lower level: The Papaveri bedroom is spacious and opens directly into the  garden and pool area. It has a walk-in closet and ensuite bath with clawfoot tub & separate shower.
Separate Apartment: The Gelsomino apartment is bright, roomy and comfortable with a queen bed, sofabed, walk-in closet, newly remodelled kitchenette, eating area and bath with two sinks, tub & separate shower.
Property Features: Sleeps 10 (plus 2 on sofabeds); Five Queen Bedrooms (1 with additional sofabed). Two of the queen beds can be converted to twin beds; Five Baths (all with shower and bathtub); Family room with sofabed and ottoman/bed; Air conditioning in all bedrooms & most other rooms; Window screens; Large newly remodelled eat-in Country Kitchen; Large refrigerator/freezer; Dishwasher; Formal Dining Room for 10 and outdoor dining for 12+; Satellite TV, DVD and Stereo; Study with Desk and Printer-Fax;  Free Internet Access; Laundry room with washer, dryer and iron; Swimming Pool (23 x 46 ft) – fenced; Wood-burning Oven & BBQ; Covered parking for 5 cars; Fenced and Gated Grounds; Hiking Paths in the Woods; Olive Oil, Wine and Honey made on the farm is for sale.
THE GARDEN AND SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: You can relax and settle into a different rhythm here under the wisteria-covered pergola or on the covered loggia or by the beautiful swimming pool which is surrounded by flower-filled antique orci. Or take a hike in the woods or to a near-by winery.
LOCATION: Podere Erica is an excellent base for excursions to the quaint villages in Chianti – Greve, Panzano, Castellina and Radda. Famous medieval cities of Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano, and Florence are  easy day trips.
Close to many important locations in Tuscany: San Donato in Poggio 5 km (5 min);Florence 22 km (25 min.); Siena 45 km (30 min.); Castellina in Chianti 15 minutes; Greve in Chianti 25 minutes; San Gmignano 30 minutes.
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