Gorgeous farmhouse nr Peccioli, village 2024!

Scopeto is a rustic farmhouse in the Tuscan hills designed for socialising and relaxing. There are two buildings - a traditional farmhouse with three bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, fireplace and large pizza oven, and a modernised barn with two self-contained bedrooms (en suite). All bedrooms have air conditioning. . The property is rented as a single space - you will have complete privacy. You will also have exclusive use of the 12 x 5 metre swimming pool that works with a salt system. The space IN HIGH SEASON, BETWEEN JUNE AND SEPTEMBER, WE ARE HAPPY TO ACCEPT WEEKDAY CHECK INS, AS LONG AS GAPS BETWEEN RENTALS ARE ONLY ONE DAY, OR 7/8 DAYS. Scopeto is at the very end of a small road and, with 270 degree views, it is completely private, but it’s also in walking distance – 500 metres – of a small village. Legoli is a classic one-horse town - a single main road, off which terraces and roads climb and lead to churches or chapels (there were six at the last count but you may well stumble across another). It owes its limited fame to Benozzo Gozzoli, a renowned 15th Century painter who created the tabernacle at the entrance to the village. The locals are proud of its frescoes, and Legoli's general vita lenta, and are often to be found discussing… well, who knows what … outside the village bar. Next to it, Michela’s Alimentari sells essential foods as well as locally produced, organic fruit and veg. Opposite is a really good restaurant, Legoli 1480 (named after the plague that brought Benozzo to the town) that serves traditional as well as more artisan Italian fare. Food is hugely important here, and locals forage for truffles, fungi and wild asparagus – abundant on our land when in season. Wild boar is always on the menu, as well as in the woods - don’t worry, they are wary! We have deer on our land, that feed in the fields below the house in the early morning and at dusk. If you are quiet you can watch them from the terraces. Last year we created a small "Orto" where we grew tomatoes, basil, zucchini and peppers. THis year we hope to add a little more for you to use in your cooking. There are also plenty of fresh herbs to pick and use. The main house is traditional, although we have opened up the cantina to create a large, contemporary kitchen for cooking and dining. There is a range, oven, dishwasher, cappuccino and espresso maker etc. Also, a sound system and CDs you are welcome to use. We will also leave basic food items in the cupboard for guests to share (and replace if needed). There are two terraces outside the kitchen - to take the morning or afternoon/evening sun and to dine al fresco. There are additional terraces by the barn and at the pool - as well as land to walk and explore. We have 70 olive trees on our land as well as various areas to read, swing from the trees or soak up the sun. It is Scopeto’s terracing and nooks and crannies that we fell so in love with. Artists and musicians have lived here before us - apparently David Bowie once stayed! There are books at the house if you forget yours, and some games. There’s Wi-Fi across the property and good telephone reception. This year we have added an outdoor HD Optoma projector that can be pointed directly at the back wall for a pool screening, or at our new 200" screen that is easily hung on the side of the barn, for the full 'Cinema Paradiso' effect. We have a Blu Ray DVD player, but it is also possible to stream Netflix or Amazon from a laptop via HDMI (we have a long HDMI cable but check your laptop connectors, you may need an adaptor). If you want time off from cooking we can arrange for our neighbour, Franca, or somebody else to prepare and cook for you at very reasonable rates. The guests who have taken this option have really enjoyed the experience - see reviews. Local chefs also also offers on-site coking classes - pasta, pizza, prep of a three course Italian meal etc. Let me know if you want to know more. We can also help you with horse riding, air balloons, cooking (at Scopeto or elsewhere) and all other Tuscan activities. Accommodation... MAIN HOUSE Kitchen, fully modernised. Oak able - seats 8 (or 14 when extended) Island with range, dishwasher etc. Fridge-freezer. Cappuccino and espresso machine. Separate WC/washroom Spiral staircase to first floor: Office (Printer-scanner, desks) Bedroom 3 - twin single beds, A/C Living area - two sofas, wood burning fire Staircase to second floor: Master bedroom - double bed, A/C Second bedroom - double bed, A/C Main bathroom - claw bath and separate shower. BARN Two self-contained en suite bedrooms - each with double bed, shower room (solar-heated water) and A/C Top room has double-aspect back window with view across hills to Peccioli Bottom unit has its own separate terrace for seating UTILITY ROOM Washing Machine Hanging area PET POLICY Pets are OK – as long as they are fully house-trained and you tidy up well after them. (There will be a cleaning fee added to your booking – depending on breed/circumstances.) Guest access The entire space will be yours. The house is very private. Other things to note PLEASE NOTE there is a narrow entrance you must navigate to reach our lane from the main road which some guests have found a little daunting. It is wider than it seems (4x4s, vans and range rovers use it regularly) but it requires you to back up into the bar's courtyard, and enter the lane straight. The bar are very used to this and if people shout it is only because they like to issues instructions - don't worry! 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