Villa De Cerchi, rich in charm and history, is located in a tiny borgo not far from Rufina in a panoramic position over the Sieve valley and the neighbouring hills, surrounded by the unmistakable Tuscan landscape. The villa has ancient origins as it stands on the remains of the old castle of Acone, built in the 9th century and which then became the property of the De Cerchi family, from whom the villa takes its name, and who, as simple merchants went on to become one of the richest and most influential families of Florence. The coat of arms of the De Cerchi family, formed of "three rising circles", present in various points of the villa, recalls this rise to power. The villa was transformed into a modern home after the Second World War, using some of the materials recovered from the stone walls of the old castle, such as the tiling in front of the main entrance. The current owners have just finished making a few renovations to equip the villa with the most modern comforts, such as the modern kitchen and the bathrooms without, however, changing the aspect of an elegant residence. The interiors, with floors ranging from terracotta to decorated tiles and parquet and with ceilings ranging from barrel-vaulted stone to dark wooden beams, are elegant and welcoming, with simple and refined dark wood furniture. Worthy of note is the small church, still consecrated, which belonged to the De Cerchi family, dating back to the 11th century, located in the rear part of the garden. Villa De Cerchi is an oasis of serenity thanks to its quiet location, where guests can enjoy a stay in complete privacy but, at the same time, be in a strategic place to easily reach the most renowned cities of Tuscany, such as Florence and Siena, the Chianti villages and much more. Interior: Villa De Cerchi has three floors covering a total area of about 300 sq m. The main entrance is located in the basement floor and leads into a hallway connected to a living room with TV and fireplace (ornamental) and a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower (no bidet) and access to the garden through a French window. The antebathroom, containing a double basin, has direct access to the pool area. From the entrance, stone stairs lead up to the ground floor with a living area divided into two rooms, the first with access to the outside, the second with TV, and both sharing the (ornamental) fireplace. Connected to the first living room is the dining room and the fully equipped kitchen (Miele and Bosch appliances) with granite counter top, central island and access to the terrace with the outdoor dining area. The floor is completed by a guest powder room with Miele washing machine and dryer. Continuing up the stairs to the first floor is the sleeping area consisting of a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower (no bidet), a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, two double bedrooms, a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with tub and a bathroom with shower.