Seventeenth Century Villa 4 Miles Away from Downtown Florence! Florence Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 143299

The view of the villa from its historic florentine garden

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Location: Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (The Property is 4 Miles to the Duomo of Florence)

Accommodations:  House, 6 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 5 Baths (Sleeps 12-14)

Located atop the hill of the ancient Certosa abbey of Florence, only 4 miles away from the ancient walls of downtown Florence, Villa Berni is the ideal lodging for those who wish to visit the city during the day, and relax by night. Immersed in the green countryside of Florence, Villa Berni is located by the Certosa highway exit, 5 minutes away, in a strategic position to visit the wonderful hills of Tuscany!

This 17th century Florentine villa has been lovingly and elegantly restored at the beginning of 2007 with traditional taste and contemporary comfort.

The four fireplaces, terracotta floors and antique furnishings compliment the history of the villa, while the luxurious linens, modern bathrooms and air conditioning create a relaxing elegance in this tranquil country setting. Amenities also include WIFI Adsl internet, satellite TV, and his private historic Florentine garden.

With (6) bedrooms and (5) bathrooms, the 280 sqM Villa Berni can comfortably accommodate up to 14 people.

On the ground floor there is a well equipped Kitchen, a big living room, a big dining room, a laundry, a double bedroom, a library room and two bathrooms. On the first floor there are four bedrooms with two bathrooms and on the second floor there is the tower of the villa with a bedroom and its private bathroom. From the two windows of the tower bedroom you have an amazing view of the Florence and of the Tuscany countryside!

The Berni family, that lives near the property can help you with everything from planning your day trips and restaurant suggestions.
In fact Villa Berni is in a strategic position to visit all the most beautiful Tuscany places. The villa is near the five Tuscany Unesco heritage sites:
1.Towers of Sangiminiano (30 minutes away from the property by car);
2.Historic centre of Siena (40 minutes away from the property by car);
3.Piazza del Duomo of Pisa (50 minutes away from the property by car);
4.Historic centre of Florence (10-15 minutes away from the property by
car);
5. Historic centre of Lucca (50 minutes away form the property by car).
It's very easy to reach the historic city centre of Florence from our property: infact the nearest bus stop is 2Kms away for the property. In front of the bus stop there is a big FREE parking, where you can park the car and catch the bus for the historic city centre. The bus takes 10-15 minutes to reach the Duomo of Florence.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: In each bedroom there is a split systems air conditioner with a digital controller to set the tempetaure
  • Washer: The washer is in the villa, it's not shared with other units.
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Fireplace (3) : One in the living room, one in the dining room and one in the kitchen
• Beds
  • Queen Bed (5)
  • Double Bed
  • Convertible Bed (2)
  • Crib
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • Video Library
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Gazebo
• View/Location
  • Monument View: From the windows of the tower of the villa you can see the view of the historic city centre of Florence with its wonderfull "Duomo"
• Communications
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • In the dining room there is a furnished cupboard where our guests can find all necessary items for tasting Italian wine (professional tasting glasses, decanter, thermometer and other useful instruments), In the library room you can find many maps and itineraries of the near Tuscany places and other useful information (for ex.: address and telephone numbers of the most famous wine cellars of the Chianti region, museum of the Florence centre, and so on..)
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): On the ground floor there are all the common room (dining room, living room, kitchen, library) and there is a bedroom with its bathroom accessible also by person with wheelchair.
  • Kid Friendly
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Swimming
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Museums
• Other Activities
  • Walking up the Tuscany hill immersed in the real Tuscany country area

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Jul-Aug ............. €3000/week
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dic ............. €2000/week
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct .. €2500/week
20th Dicember - 10th January €3000/week
Price is per property per weeks for 6 persons.
The price per week for each extra person is €100.
Linen, towels and Departure Cleaning Fee are included in rates.
Free private parking place is available for our guests.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 11/10/08
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  Karen Kozak and Tracey Edwards , Atlanta, GA, USA
  • We stayed at this villa for 3 weeks in October 2008. The owners Alessandro, Arianna, and Enrico were extremely helpful in preparations for our stay, as well as while we were on site. They recommended several tours of the area which we thoroughly enjoyed, and they also provided very helpful information on places close-by to eat and shop. The villa was exactly as pictured and described. We had 13 friends from the US, Germany, and Scotland join us over the course of our stay and the villa accommodated everyone's needs very comfortably. We particularly enjoyed gathering for meals in the dining room, as well as relaxing in the garden. The location of the villa is excellent -- close enough to catch a bus into Florence, but far enough away in a beautiful country setting of olive groves and vineyards. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a beautiful and comfortable place to enjoy Florence and Tuscany. -- Karen, Tracey & friends
• 10/23/08
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  Jim & Cathy Madden , Tampa, Florida, USA
  • We stayed at this beautiful villa with our four adult children for a wonderful week in late July 2008. The accommodations were excellent with more than enough room and relaxing atmosphere. Our hosts were extremely informative and accommodating during our stay. The villa was an excellent location to use as a base for visits to Florence, Pisa, Sangiminiano, Siena and even a long day trip to Venice. There were local restaurants within minutes that provided a wide variety of cuisines and the kitchen of the villa was used several evenings for excellent home cooked Italian meals from the local markets. The villa’s courtyard was gorgeous and provided a beautiful spot for outdoor dining when we decided to eat in. We would wholeheartedly recommend this for any size family or friends and would return any chance we have.
• 10/15/08
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  Ray Manari , Hershey, Pennsylvania
  • My wife,I and 3other couples stayed at 17th Cetury Villa Sep 13 to Sep 20,2008.We were very impressed with the Berni family and there Villa. The place has charm of 17th century and is both roomy and has upgraded facilities. Enrico was extremely helpfull in directions to places and he was a pleasure to be with. We were also honored with two fantastic Italian dinners. We would do it again.
• 01/19/08
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  Ron "Ronaldo" Davis , Centennial Colorado
  • My wife and I lived in the Villa Berni during the summer and fall of 2007. The villa is wonderful! It was completely restored in early 2007 and is immaculate. The outside garden is very private, very beautiful and has a covered area for dining al fresco. Each bedroom is large and fully furnished. Each bedroom has individually controlled air conditioning and heating. The living room is very large and the dining room can seat 12 easily. The tower bedroom with its own bathroom offers a fabulous view of Florence and the country side. To get into Florence we would drive to the bottom of the hill where there is a park and ride and the bus stop. We would then take the bus into Florence which is about a 15 minute ride. Bus tickets are inexpensive and can be purchased at a number of places across the street from the park and ride. I would recommend the bus rather than trying to drive into Florence as it is difficult to navigate and parking is expensive. The Villa Berni also offers easy access the Chianti country side. We would drive to the bottom of the hill and make a right turn and be in the Chianti country side in 5 minutes. We spent many a day in Chianti trying wines direct from many small wineries in the region. There is a wonderful small winery, called Collazzi, only a half a mile from the villa. I would often walk there with guests and get a great tour from the wine maker Alberto. If you go there, tell Alberto Ronaldo sent you. The Villa is run by the Berni family who took excellent care of us. Enrico was our primary contact and was available nearly all the time to help us. Enrico even set up a doctor’s appointment for me and drove me to the doctor’s office when I got sick. He also set up a dentist appointment for our son. In my opinion there were only two draw backs to the Villa. During the summer there were mosquitoes in the garden which, at times, made it uncomfortable to eat outside. I pointed out the problem to Enrico and I think he was going to take care of it. The second drawback is the road up the hill to the Villa. It is a typical small Italian back road which is wide enough for one car, but of course, is open to traffic in both directions. However, I became very accustomed to driving on the road and found the local drivers we encountered to be very courteous. In summary, the Villa Berni is a perfect place for a vacation. The Villa is wonderful, the Berni family will take care of you and its location is convenient to both Florence and Chianti. Staying there for four months was the best vacation we ever had!

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