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Il Borgo Residences is formed by six farm buildings built around the Piazza of the village. Each building evokes its original use : Il Casale, where the farmers lived; Il Fienile, used for the storage of the harvest; La Torretta, used to dry fruits and tomatoes; La Tinaia, where the grapes were stored and fermented; La Cantina, where the wine was stored; Il Frantoio, where the olives were pressed. See also: Poggio dei Medici Il Borgo consists in 25 Case (homes) : fully equipped residences, accommodating from two to five persons (depending on unit), with beautiful views and panoramas on the Montespertoli valley and the Castello of Poppiano, or on the olive and fruit gardens and the centuries-old park. All the 25 Case of Il Borgo are supplied with modern amenities and are elegantly furnished yet retaining all the features of the original farmhouses : colours, style, size, wooden beams, fireplaces, and, outside, patios and porticoes, the bread oven, the aia or the piazza where people gathered, the well and many additional items forming a village in harmony with its surroundings. Each Casa is tastefully decorated in Tuscan style and has an independent entrance, a living room with fireplace and dining area, satellite TV, direct telephone, Internet plug, heating, safety box, hairdryer, comfortable bedrooms with bathroom, and, private patio or balcony with garden chairs and table. On Property: • Internet Centre • Tuscan Reference Library • Exercise Room • Hiking and walking trails located on property grounds • Mountain bikes available free of charge • Outdoor swimming pool with deck chairs (opening Spring 2004) • Arts and Crafts Campus. Nearby: • Horseback Riding: 5 minutes drive (3 km) • Tennis: 5 minutes drive (3 km) • Golf: various golf courses from 30 minutes to 1 hour drive. |
