The origins of the house reputedly go back nearly 1000 years and it is possibly the second oldest building in the commune of Greve-in-Chianti. Only part of it was last inhabited over 60 years ago; the majority of it was abandoned long before that. The refurbishment was started 17 years ago and is now completed.
La Rimbecca lies at the end of 1.5 miles of Tuscan white road (not asphalted) with extensive views over Greve-in-Chianti and the Tuscan hills - as far as Florence to the North. The road beyond the house becomes no more than a track and there is virtually no vehicle traffic. It is possible therefore to enjoy the tranquility of the hills of Tuscany in near total seclusion.
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On entering the house turn left through the door; down three steps is the main living room. Off this room to the right of the traditional Tuscany fireplace is a small WC with a toilet and wash hand basin.
Turn right after entering the house along a short corridor where there is a small bookcase containing some holiday reading. Through the door and down three steps is the kitchen/dining room. There is a gas hob, electric oven, a fridge freezer and sink with a dishwasher and storage cupboards under and shelves over.
The dining room is separated from the kitchen by a beautiful rebuilt stone arch. Both rooms were originally stabling for animals and the manger top has been retained but redesigned as drawers, some fitted for glasses, cutlery and kitchen utensils.
This ground floor twin bedroom is approached through the door to the left of the kitchen worktop. Being on the ground floor it provides convenient accommodation for those for whom stairs are a problem.
In the unlikely event of a fire in the kitchen there is an emergency exit from the ensuite bathroom.
The main bedroom accommodation is at first floor level. Up the stairs and to your right, at the end of the corridor, is the main double bedroom. There is ample hanging and storage space in the cupboard and storage in the oak chest for spare pillows and blankets.
At the top of the stairs turn left for the second double bedroom with ensuite shower room.
Halfway down the corridor to the main bedroom on the right is a smaller twin bedroom. This is an ideal childrens' bedroom but is adequate for two adults. The bathroom is between this room and and the main bedroom.
The fifth bedroom is in the first floor apartment approached through the gothic arch and up the covered outside stairs.
The fifth bedroom is twin bedded with a shower room with WC ensuite.
The covered BBQ area, conveniently situated close to the kitchen, will seat ten people under cover. Olive prunings for kindling and firewood for the BBQ are available free on request. It can be a welcome refuge from the sun on really hot days; or half shade can be achieved by moving the table into the shade of the adjoining olive tree.
The old arched building beside the swiming pool is set up as a table tennis room with an all weather table. It is useful for storing poolside furniture when not in use. There is also a fridge/freezer for keeping drinks cool, saving a lot of walking in hot weather.
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