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-FARMHOUSE IN TUSCANY-
" IN THE HEART OF FLORENTINE NATURE
AND HISTORY FOR AN HOLIDAY AMIDST THE SPLENDID
HILLS OF RUFINA CHIANTI"
         
 
  This ancient farm complex, belonging to the Spagnoli family, is located on an hill in the heart of "Rufina Chianti", in the Santa Maria district, and is made up of a fine square-shaped stone-walled mansion, built over the foundations of the ancient Cerchi castle which was severely damaged during the war. Numerous architectural elements recall the previous existence of the castle.  
     
 
    Bordering the villa is a fine farmhouse complex; while persevering intact the historical value of the property; this has been skilfully renovated and divided into flats which can be rented all year round.  
       
    The Cerchi family lived in Castel d'Acone for several generations in the twelfth century, before moving to Florence. The chapel, which is still in existence, is dedicated to Blessed Emiliana dei Cerchi, whose mortal remais lie in the church of Santa Croce in Florence. The memory of the powerful feudal dynasty of the Cerchi still hangs in the air.  
       
    The characteristic beauty of the Tuscan landscape, with its climate, its produce and its serene lifestyle, reaches the peack of exclusivity in Castel d'Acone. The Castel d'Acone estate extends over eighteen hectares of agricultural land planted mainly with olives, the products of which can be bought on the premises.  
       
    The estate is open all year around and it is equipped with swimming-pool, billiards rooms and various other facilities to assure guests an enjoyable stay.  
       
    As well as the flats which have been created in the farmhouse complex, accommodation is available in the mansion itself.  
         

Azienda Agrituristica Castel d'Acone di Giuliano Spagnoli - Via dell'Argomenna - Loc. S.Maria in Acone - Pontassieve (FI) - Tel. 055835291 - Fax 8352940