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| La Selva - Felciai |
The Castel of La Selva, built in 1134 on the Siena-Florence border to protect the Valle d'Ambra, was the furthest stronghold of the Florentine state.
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In spring of 1554, a Sienese and French army attacked and destroyed the castle of La Selva, at that time a Medici property.
The castle was later converted into a beautiful Villa in the 18th century by the Marquis Piuma, and then passed on to the Count Ferniani.
Nestled in the rolling hills between Chianti and the Crete of Siena, this stately centuries-old estate once belonged to the powerful Medici family and is now the property of another illustrious Italian family: the Carpini. Wine-making is the unbroken thread running through countless generations of the Carpini lineage.
As far back as 1245, an enterprising friar by the name of Giovanni Carpini was sent by Papa Innocent IV to the Emperor of Cathay bearing a gift of rare Tuscan rootstock.
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Today’s descendants, Sergio and Riccardo Carpini, after brilliant careers as fabric makers to all the top fashion designers in the world, have put Villa La Selva through a monumental restoration involving the vineyards, buildings and winery. |
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Villa Felciai is an ancient residence which was once part of a larger farm belonging to the La Selva estate. It has recently been renovated and brought back to its original splendour.
Situated about 200m from the main villa of La Selva complex, Villa Felciai is located on a small road leading to the wonderful medieval hamlet of Montebenichi.
The villa is a formidable stone structure of 545 sq. m lying amidst fields of the Tuscan countryside. From here, one can enjoy an uninterrupted 360° panorama of the beautiful surroundings, experiencing a sense of peace and freedom found only on rare occasions. |
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Hills, fields and magnificently coloured woods put a person completely at ease, making one feel at home.
The local scenery is typical of Renaissance paintings: soft hills and sweeping valleys dotted with noble cypress trees and adorned with vineyards, olive groves, and large forests of oaks providing shade from summer heat.
The woods are crisscrossed by roads and trails perfect for walking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Here wild animals inhabit 370 acres of fenced land which is home to deer, wild goats, porcupines, wild boar, hedge hogs, fox, hares and squirrels. |
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A splendid swimming pool, tastefully designed and shaded by a large patio, cools hot summer days, providing the ideal spot for taking in vistas and relaxing with family and friends. |
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