MARANGOLE 12, Restored 18th Century Villa in the Chianti Hills near Siena

MARANGOLE 12 is a restored 18th century residence set high in the Chianti hills, about 500 metres above sea level, with vines rolling out around it in that unmistakable Tuscan pattern: green rows, pale stone, long views, and the quiet feeling that lunch may last longer than planned.

The villa sleeps 12 guests across six elegant bedrooms, each with air-conditioning and a private bathroom. Three bedrooms have double beds, while the remaining three are twin rooms with joinable beds, useful for families, friends, or the occasional couple who prefers a little diplomatic distance. With eight bathrooms in total, mornings should stay civilised.

Inside, large living rooms open toward a panoramic terrace, giving the house an easy rhythm between cool interiors and open-air lounging. The pool is the natural gathering point, set up for slow afternoons, books abandoned face-down, and that very specific Tuscan silence broken only by cicadas and the clink of a glass.

MARANGOLE 12 stands in an independent position within the Castello di Albole estate, a prestigious 137-hectare property producing extra-virgin olive oil and wine. The medieval castle, about 1 km from the villa, has historic cellars where tastings can be arranged, and guests can also rent e-bikes or join guided tours of the surrounding countryside.

Radda in Chianti is just 4 km away, with shops, restaurants, bars, and everyday essentials close at hand. Volpaia, Panzano, Gaiole, and Greve are all within reach for those classic Chianti day trips, the kind that begin as a quick drive and somehow become a full afternoon of hill towns, views, and one last espresso.

Key amenities include:

• Six bedrooms and eight bathrooms for up to 12 guests
• Private panoramic pool and terrace
• Air-conditioning in all bedrooms
• Wi-Fi Internet and satellite TV
• Sound system
• Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave, kettle, coffee machine, toaster, and blender
• Barbecue for relaxed outdoor meals
• Washing machine, dryer, and iron
• Baby facilities
• Access to nearby estate experiences, including cellar tastings, e-bike rental, and guided tours

For a group that wants the privacy of a country villa with Chianti’s villages, wine roads, and medieval scenery close by, MARANGOLE 12 is a beautifully placed base near Siena. Quiet, handsome, and very much at home among the vines.