Above the Square

Perched on the top floor of a historic building above Greve's oldest butcher shop, this apartment has one of Chianti's most coveted addresses – a communal terrace looking directly out over Piazza Matteotti and the surrounding rooftops. It was once the Falorni family's private home, and the heritage shows in the terracotta-beamed ceilings and ancient vaulted curves that give the living space its quiet, unhurried character. Step outside with a glass of local wine and let the piazza hum below you – there are few better places to feel the unhurried rhythm of Tuscany.

Home truths:
* At full occupancy, two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the living area.
* The apartment is on the top floor and the building's lift only reaches the fourth floor – you'll need to climb a few additional steps to reach your front door. If mobility is a concern, it's worth factoring this in before booking. The lift only fits one person and one suitcase at a time.
* The bedroom sits away from the piazza side, so you'll sleep more quietly than you might expect in a town-centre apartment. The living room faces the square, which is where the buzz – and the views – are, so expect a bit of noise.
* You'll have access to the on-site terrace and common room here. They're shared with the building's other residents.