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This accommodation offers both rural peace and quiet but also proximity to Florence. It is a small guesthouse set in an exceptional location: next to a prominent Renaissance villa and in one of the best residential neighbourhoods of the area. South of Florence, the town is surrounded by gentle hills and cultivated fields. This quarter outside the town carries the proud name 'Poggio Imperiale' - Imperial Hill.
An avenue of lime trees leads to this elegant 15th century villa decorated with columns and statues which sits majestically atop a hill (see last two pictures below). This elevated position allows for a beautiful view of the landscape and a pleasant, soft breeze even on hot summer days.
A side entrance with electronic gates leads to rear of the property. The apartment is housed in the former wood store, which has been recently fully renovated and turned into tastefully furnished holiday accommodation.
The apartment is on one level and can be accessed through a glass door. The visitor passes through an entrance hall and into a bright and airy living room. This offers a sofa suite (sofa-bed), a dining area with wooden table to seat 4 and a kitchenette in the corner. The room has many windows with frosted glass and a long glass front with wonderful views of the countryside. There is a bedroom with double bed, cupboard and antique chest and a smart bathroom with shower. Although the large windows in the three rooms almost cover the length of the building there is still plenty of privacy. The olive grove is just below the guesthouse and the greenery grows almost up to the windows.
Clear lines, simple shapes and sturdy materials give the house its pleasant atmosphere - the interior has been furnished and fitted with skilled craftsmanship which appears simple from the outside - an understatement often seen in Italy. The rooms are decorated in warm colors - pale yellow walls, natural shades of terracotta on the floor, wooden beams on the ceiling. The furniture is solidly built and of a timeless style - the fabrics of good quality. Arches decorate many of the walls and windows.
You will get a good night's sleep here! You live in an olive grove, far away from the bustle of the city with its humming motorbikes and honking cars. While the quiet location is far from every disturbance, it is only 3 km to the city - a distance which you could also cover by foot. There is a bus stop approximately 500 m away, and buses go to the centre regularly. The hospitable family of the house provides bikes for free upon their guests' request for biking to the bus stop or conveniently exploring the city (two bikes).
The villa's location at the southern edge of Florence is an ideal starting point for going on excursions to the Chianti region, to Siena or to the coast, as the feeder roads to the superstrada motorway Firenze-Siena and to the autostrada highway are close by (1.5 km) and can be reached quickly without having to pass through the city centre. All necessary shops and several restaurants are only 1 km away. Just by the way - the property owner can prepare dinners for you during your stay (please request menu and price on site). The accommodation is - compared to the usual prices in Florence - very reasonably priced and exceptional too for its quiet location and excellent facilities. A noble address in Florence! |
