PRIVATE TERRACE A private terrace, accessed directly from the house, enjoys views over the valley, and is shaded by a vast walnut tree that permits al fresco eating even when the sun is at its very highest. The terrace is completely private and is not overlooked by any other apartment. A door and stairs lead up to the ground floor.

GROUND FLOOR An enormous entrance hall with stairs to the first floor; vast fully fitted kitchen (fridge, freezer, dishwasher) with views over the terrace; dining/sitting room with one entire wall given over to the original open fireplace plus traditional wood-burning oven. This room enjoys views over the valley.

FIRST FLOOR Three double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms (two hill views and one valley view) and a further two double bedrooms (one hill view and one valley view). Separate bathroom with shower. Two of the bedrooms can be used as twins, and two can be used as triple rooms, so Casa Il Focolare can accommodate up to 15 guests. Bathroom with shower, up under the eaves.

The apartments have been painstakingly refurbished to offer a wonderful holiday welcome. They have been furnished and equipped to the highest standard in an traditional Tuscan style, taking care to preserve the original exposed beams and terracotta-tiled floors.

An independent entrance from each apartment leads onto the large, sunny terrace with its marvellous panoramic views of the Arno valley. The terrace is furnished with tables, chairs and umbrellas, and is a delightful spot for al fresco meals on the cool summer evenings, perhaps after a dip in the large swimming pool. Each apartment has separate heating, a living room/kitchen with sofabed, a bathroom with shower and hairdryer, and satellite TV.