March 16:
winter break at La Tabaccaia has finished and at Castelfalfi, it’s time
to take stock of the results achieved and to define the next steps in
the ambitious project undertaken by the German tour operator TUI AG in
2007. Among our achievements, the Borgo plays a primary
role: back to its former splendor thanks to a careful renovation,
according to the traditional Tuscan architecture, the village today
boasts 41 completely renovated apartments and 38 of them have already
been delivered to their new owners. In addition to the residential
units, 11 shops have been opened to enliven the main street and offer
products and excellences of our territory.
Our real estate
projects also include the renovation of other 7 apartments to be
completed in spring 2015 with the new Tennis Court.
At the end of 2013, we also completed the careful renovation of two of our Casali, I Bianchi and La Valle,
wonderful traditional Tuscan country villas. The two Casali, which are
at present available also for luxury rentals, are on sale for those who
wants to purchase a house with immediate entry.
The Casale I Bianchi,
located near the Lake Course Hole 3 of the Golf Club Castelfalfi, has a
spacious living room on the ground floor with vaulted ceilings, a large
equipped kitchen and a bedroom with en suite bathroom. On the first
floor there are four spacious bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The
patient work of our artisans has brought back into use an old wood
burning oven in an annex next to the country villa, while a small gym
has been created near the swimming pool.
The Casale La Valle,
also surrounded by the Golf Course, is an ancient building that has
been renovated and divided into 4 independent apartments, which range
from 100 to 130sqm. The two apartments on the first floor have been
endowed with a covered Loggia with breathtaking views of the
hills and the Castle, while the two on the ground floor have a private
garden. Here guests can relax by the shared swimming pool and benefit of
the beautiful Tuscan countryside.
Another jewel of our estate is the Casale Falecine,
a country villa whose renovation was completed in the summer 2014. Not
far from the village, the old building overlooks the opposite side of
the Golf. The structure consists of a large kitchen on the ground floor
with a large fireplace and, upstairs, a spacious living room enriched by
another beautiful, ancient fireplace and five bedrooms. A more rustic
and rural ambience makes Falecine the ideal solution
for hunters, cyclists, hikers, and everyone who wishes Castelfalfi to be
the base for his/her outdoor activities.
Having completed its renovation, the Castle,
heart of the Castelfalfi’s Borgo since the early Middle Ages, was
inaugurated in June 2014 with a wonderful musical show. On the Castle’s
ground floor, which boasts a panoramic terrace overlooking the
surrounding countryside and the golf course, an international restaurant
offers a sophisticated cuisine based on the high quality of its local
ingredients. Also, this floor hosts a wine bar and some multi-purpose
spaces for private events, meetings and banquets. Michele Rinaldi is the chef that leads the restaurant La Rocca di Castelfalfi:
a young chef from Bergamo who achieved his first Michelin star at the
age of 27. After having worked in some of the most renowned Italian and
international restaurants, Chef Rinaldi delights his guests, by offering
a classic cuisine combined with sophisticated techniques, without
forgetting tradition and simplicity, and a particular attention to
detail. The Castle is animated also by the new Rosso Toscano Cooking School,
that offers a variety of cookery courses, from the classic ones,
dedicated to home-made pasta and traditional menus, to the more creative
bakery or finger food courses. One of the main features of
Castelfalfi’s Castle is its “training” vocation: many young
professionals will get the chance to work in an international,
high-grade environment. To fulfill this educational purpose, part of the
Castle employees come from the best European culinary and hospitality
schools.
Our new projects
Last but not least, our real estate projects: first of all, the renovation works for the Casale Casiscala, closes to the Borgo. The country villa, one of the smallest of the estate (about 400 sqm), is a little jewel located in a strategical
position: immersed in the game reserve, it’s very near to the Medieval
Borgo; from its swimming pool, our guests can enjoy an amazing view over
the Castle and the Valley. Casiscala, which will boast
four double bedrooms, plus a kitchen and a bright and spacious living
room, will be completed in summer 2015. Rennovation of Casale Falecine’s
Barn: summer 2015
Our real estate projects also include the renovation of other 7 apartments in the Borgo: spring 2015 and new Tennis Court.
In summer 2014, we also started working on the project of the new Borgo La Collina,
which is the result of a careful environmental requalification. On the
gentle slope of the hill, surrounded by the beautiful Tuscan
countryside, the new village will host 29 new houses, perfectly
integrated within the environmental context. In the same complex, we are
renovating an ancient farmhouse to obtain other 5 residential units in
the magnificent scenery of the Golf Course, dominated by the Castle and
with a splendid view over Volterra and the Tuscan countryside.
The project of a Wellness & Spa 5 Star Hotel,
which will offer its guests an exclusive place for comfort and
relaxation, immersed in the beautiful Tuscan countryside, is now being
defined. Heliport in 2016.
