Il Mulino

MULINO is renovated grain mill, which is even today completely and fully functional. On the ground floor, the wheels turn two powerful grindstones is driven water which flows outside. The mill is now a hobby for the owner, who sometimes during the weekend will fiddle with the gears and put the mill to work for the local grain producers and as a historical museum. The wood turbine driven by the water in the first floor (the actual motor of the unit) is really worthwhile.
The dwelling lies on the first and second floor of the former watermill. Up the main stairs one enters into the villa itself - but before you enter the house you can give a look at the fully functional wood burning stove - great for pizzas and the typical Tuscan "arrosto" or roasted meats. The first room you enter into is the kitchen - the heart of an Italian home. It is furnished with a dishwasher, large refrigerator and stove. There is a place to sit and eat directly before an open face fireplace.
Exiting the kitchen area one enters into the living room, where you will find a cozy group of chairs and many antique pieces of furniture. From the window in the living room one looks out to the holding basin and the water in take to the mill. The gears are lcoated directly underneath the living room. It was very common in the old days that your work and living arrangements were in the builidng - you can imagine listening to the grinding of the grain while up in his house. To the right of the living room, one enters into a bedroom with double bed. Up a wood stairway you arrive to the second floor.
On this floor you will find 2 more bedrooms. One of which is quite large, with 4 single beds, ideal for children. You will also find a smaller room with a double bed. The bathroom is very spacious and has a view onto the garden. The bathroom is equipped with a shower, WC, bidet and sink; all very high standard. The entire house is characterized by much light.
The garden is approximately 10,000 square meters, and is completely fenced in. The water which feeds the mill is clean fresh stream water from the surround hills and is a great place to take a dip and cool off during those hot summer days or you could swimm in the small pond in the back of the villa. For the athletic types you will find ping pong and a Volleyball field. For those more into eating there is a BBQ and great picnic area with tables and chairs - and even a covered area to protect you from too much sun, as well as an outdoor bathroom with shower and clotheswasher.
The nearest town with restarants, shops, open air markets and coffe shops is only a km away. You will also find a public swimming pool and several other activities for children - Play Planet and the local zoo. It is possible to do several day trips from this villa including AREZZO and CORTONA. You can also visit the vineyards near by or catch a bus for Florence.
The house MULINO is ideal for one or two families with children. You will find lots of activities for children both on and around the proprety - including hiking, mountain bikes, horses and fishing. The villa comes equipped with a great outdoor garden. The villa does not permit animals. The arrival date and departure date are on Sunday!