Casa di Sopra, nr Radda in Chianti

Now they have applied the same formulae to another property on the estate, Casa di Sopra, now fabulously and sympathetically restored to the highest quality - yet retaining the same understated character of nearby Vercenni.

The imposing mainly stone exterior, gives little away of its secrets - yet inside there are huge airy, light elegant rooms. Beautifully decorated and furnished by a well-known interior decorator, the house is a delightful mixture of an artfully contrived understated but definitely sophisticated look. Decorated throughout in grey and cream with splashes of rich colour, the house has a huge dining room, kitchen and terrace, each with its own large dining table. Each of the six bedrooms either has its own en suite bath or shower room, while the tower bedroom on the top floor has a magnificent view. Downstairs lies a games room with table tennis and two further sitting rooms where guests can curl up with a book or watch a a DVD.

A huge, modern Smeg fridgefreezer in the kitchen complements an old oil painting adorning the games room. Located over four multilevelled floors, di Sopra has endless and intriguing nooks, crannies, corners to escape to: several sitting rooms with cosy fireplaces and TV for winter months. Boredom is not an option, with the library and games room. The particularly fine bathrooms are clad in different shades of beautiful marble. Bedrooms are varied, from the fabulously romantic four poster, to a charming single room with tiny balcony.

Outside, the dining terrace is an ideal venue for delicious dinners on balmy summer evenings and steps lead up from the gardens to the pool area set into a sheltered sunny terrace. Panoramic views complete this idyllic spot.

Incredibly spacious, this superb property is ideal for any large family of various ages or friends wanting 'separate but together accommodation'

Highly recommended. Book early.