Built in 1788, L’Aiaccia is a beautiful five bedroom house set within 90 acres of woodland and olive groves in the heart of Tuscany. Working with international award-winning interior designer Katharine Pooley, the property has been renovated and furnished to the highest standard with all modern comforts added and the home’s rich heritage and Tuscan charm preserved.

The property consists of three buildings: the 4-bedroom main house; the Porcilaia, a former pigsty transformed into a guest suite; and the Fienile, a fun games barn. All 5 bedrooms are air-conditioned.

Within the beautifully landscaped grounds there are many places to relax, gather and dine al fresco: the garden dining table beneath the wisteria arbor; the sheltered entry portico dining table; the furnished upper terrace overlooking the Tuscan countryside; and two travertine-tiled poolside terraces flanking the stunning 15m x 5m pool sited in the property’s former olive terraces.

Located between Florence and Siena (our favorite small city in the world), L’Aiaccia is the perfect homebase to explore Chianti. It is just minutes from a multitude of Chianti’s treasures: famous medieval villages, world-renowned vineyards, historic castles, Michelin-starred and terrific family-run restaurants – and only 6km from the town of Gaiole, the home of L’Eroica, the world-famous classic bike event held in October.