The house is located two and a half kilometers away from the nearest town of Pontassieve where there are grocery stores, banks, bakeries, restaurants, and a post office. Pontassieve is a historical city dating back to the 11th century when Quona nobles dominated the area. It became significant when a bridge was built over the river Sieve, which was the main way of joining the Republic of Florence to the territories of the Mugello, Casentino, and Arezzo. This bridge has been destroyed and rebuilt several times but the Medici Bridge, built in the late 1500’s is still standing today and is a great site to see. You should also visit the Old Town Centre, where you’ll the original 14th century fortified wall and the city’s three gates. Grassina is a fun place to visit if you’re looking for a day of activities. There are cinemas, theaters, antique fairs, outdoor markets, and sports facilities including tennis courts, a golf course, and a horseback riding center. A highlight of the area is Florence, which is about a 15-minute drive away. Be sure to shop at the Ponte Vecchio, marvel at the statue of David, or tour the wonders of the Uffizi Gallery! Keep in mind that the A1 Autostrada is only two kilometers away from the property, making all the major towns and cities of Tuscany, such as Arezzo, San Gimignano, and Siena, easily and conveniently reachable.
Nearby Attractions: Pelago (market, restaurant, post office), Pontassieve (grocery stores, banks, bakeries, restaurants, post office), Grassina (cinemas, theaters, antique fairs, outdoor markets, tennis, golf course, horseback riding center)
Siena: 91 km/56.5 mi
San Gimignano: 72 km/44.5 mi
Arezzo: 68 km/42 mi
Florence: 21 km/13 mi
Grassina: 11 km/6.5 mi
Pontassieve: 2.5 km/1.5 mi