Location: Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (One mile from the historical center of Florence)
Accommodations: Villa, 5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths (Sleeps 9)
Only one mile from Porta Romana, a historical gate into Florence, this beautiful typical Florentine villa is situated on the hill of "Poggio Imperiale" in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, surrounded by olive groves, gardens and fruit trees. The property looks out onto the beautiful Florentine hillside as well as Villa del Poggio Imperiale - from 1737 to 1860 residence of the "Lorena" family, the Austrian Granddukes of Tuscany - and the Arcetri observatory where Galileo Galilei continued his astronomical research after being called to Florence in 1610 by Cosimo II dei Medici.
The historical district of the city is easily accessible and just a few minutes away. For instance world renowned Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi museum are only 3 km (1.9 miles) away, the main train station and Piazza Del Duomo (the “heart” of the historical district) only 4 km (2.4 miles) away.
The nearest bus station is only about 0.4 miles away as well as a few groceries stores and restaurants.
Our prices are all inclusive: 3 hrs. 5 times a week maid service, 3 weekly towel changes, 1 weekly linen change, satellite tv,wireless internet, gated parking, private swimming pool, final cleaning.
The Villa estate has recently been fully remodeled and restored.
Rooms description: 4 double bedrooms, 1 single bedroom, 3 and a half bathrooms, dining room, fully furnished kitchen, tv room, study room, living room, laundry room (washer and dryer), terrace with big outdoors table for eating. Recently, a big awning with electronic switch was added to the terrace so that it can be entirely covered.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Internet access, Fax machine
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
October-May ... Low Season ........ €3500-€4200/wk
June-September ... High Season ....... €3900-€4650/wk
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- property panoramic view - Florence, Tuscany, Italy - Historical Villa Rental
- Swimming pool - Florence, Tuscany, Italy - Historical Villa Rental
- Living Room - Florence, Tuscany, Italy - Historical Villa Rental
- Terrace
- Master Bedroom
- Dining Room
- TV Room
- Kitchen
- Master Bathroom
- 2nd Bedroom
- bedroom
- garden
- pool (2nd view)
- Study Room with Fax
- bathroom 2
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