Elegant Luxury Villa in the Hills of Florence Chianti
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Our property is situated a mere 12 km from Florence, a 20 minutes trip. Its position is ideal for those who want to visit Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio without the inconvenience of finding a parking space for their car, since only 100 mt from the villa’s gate there is the bus stop, and the bus will take you directly to the center of the city!
Furthermore, we are only 5 minutes away from the highways leading to the most interesting spots in Tuscany: Siena, San Gimignano, Lucca, Pisa etc. Visiting these amazing cities will be child’s play!
What villa la Querce promises to you is a relaxing vacation in the beauty of the Chianti hills, surrounded by olive trees and the renowned vineyards, with the monuments most famous in the world within reach.
The villa, 900 sqm, is surrounded by vineyards and olive orchards in the hillsides of florentine Chianti, located on the road that connects Bagnolo to Impruneta. Impruneta is a very nice little town whose reputation is related to the production of “cotto” (the cotto tiles of the Duomo, in Florence, were made in Impruneta. The property is located only 2 km from Impruneta and we can find the famous imprunetine cotto in the amazing ceilings of the villa.
Although the reputation of the estate is above all linked to the quality of its products – its wines and extra virgin olive oil have won a great number of prices – interest and attention have been paid to the historical and architectural elements of the villa.
The villa, whose construction is so old that some parts date to the 1300, is dominated by a stately tower. The form is somber and dignified both in the design of its layout and in the finish of the facade. But the origin of the property dates even further back. A document dated 1042 reports the sale of a “house with land and vineyards” in this area, indicating without doubt the antiquity of the cultivation of vineyards in the region.
During Second World War the villa knew dramatic moments. It 1944 it was occupied by the Germans. The nazis cut down the enormous oak tree that gave the name to the property in the effort to block the road, but the tree fell on the wrong side of the road, ruining their plans.
The villa interior
On the first floor we find a magnificent hall with huge fireplace, 2 elegant living rooms (one of which has an office area with desk, fax machine and internet connection – wi fi connection allows to connect in all the first floor), dining hall with a large table suited for 14 guests, kitchen with microwave oven, traditional oven, freezer and two refrigerators, service bathroom, and 2 queen size beds bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (one with shower, the other one with bath tub).
On the second floor we find a large hall with grand piano, a comfortable living room with satellite tv, the breathtaking king bed master bedroom with en-suite bathroom (with bath tub), one large and elegant twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom (with shower), one double bedroom and a twin canopy bedroom. These two rooms share a bathroom (with shower).
On the third level (the tower) we have a cozy living room, a twin bedroom (but the beds can be combined to obtain a double bed) with amazing view of the valley and a bathroom with bath tub.
All the bedrooms have plenty of storage space.
On the basement or ground floor we find the wine cellars (available to guests for wine tasting tours), the gym with sauna, the laundry room (with washing machine, drying machine and iron board) and the staff quarter (not available for guests). The villa has also two safety boxes at clients disposal.
The villa exterior
The guests at villa la Querce can enjoy the beautiful and peaceful private park, with abundant olive orchards, laurel hedges and a fantastic lawn perfect for children to play.
There are two living areas in the park. One in the cotto patio in front of the villa, with two arcades where it is possible to eat or relax in the shade. A huge fig tree guarantees shadow and coolness also in the hottest months. Plenty of deckchairs are at the guests’ disposal.
The other living area is in front of the hall at the first floor. An elevated square garden with a big oak tree where it’s possible to enjoy breakfast in the freshness of the morning or have a relaxing aperitif at sunset, or try an informal dinner with the tasty dishes cooked by Grace, the villa’s cook.
The pool is surrounded by laurel hedges for the guests privacy. Nested among the olive trees, it measures 15 for 8 mt.
Keywords: Beautiful and comfortable villa, private pool and large park, wine and olive oil estate, air condition in all the bedrooms, wi fi internet connection, private wine tours and tasting
Property Type
- Villa
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Pets Considered
- Non Smoking Only
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16, Beds for 14-16
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 5
- Bedroom 6
- Bedroom 7
Bathrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
- Bathroom 3
- Bathroom 4
- Bathroom 5
- Bathroom 6
Kitchen & Dining
- Catering Available
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
Amenities
- Babysitter
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Air Conditioning
- Washing Machine
- Wood Fireplace
Entertainment
- Ping Pong Table
- DVD Player
- Video Library
- Satellite / Cable
- CD Player
Communications
- Wireless Internet
- Telephone
Pool & Spa
- Sauna
- Private Pool
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
- Balcony
Location & View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Horseback Riding
- Fitness Center
- ATM/Bank
- Groceries
- Hospital
- Laundromat
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Golf
Other Activities
Reviews
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Villa La Querce
Villa La Querce
- Guest Melinda B.
- Date of stay 07/07/12
- Review Submitted 07/20/12
Our stay at Villa La Querce was absolutely perfect. It is a beautiful, well maintained property that was every bit as beautiful as the photos on the web-site. The villa is very spacious and easily accommodated our party of 11. Upon our arrival, we were treated to a delicious welcome dinner prepared by Grace, who took very good care of us. Also, we had breakfast ready for us every morning which was extremely helpful when we wanted an early start. The villa is conveniently located to visit Florence, Siena and many other Tuscan cities and towns. We were able to make a trip to Cinque Terre as well. We found that having a car was essential to getting around. We enjoyed our tour of the winery that is on the property and purchased several bottles to be shipped home. The owner provided excellent customer service throughout the whole process providing us with all the details for our stay, restaurants in the area, and even asking us for a grocery list of what we would like to eat during our stay. Unfortunately, we did not get to meet the owner as she was away during our stay but she contacted us several times while we were at the villa to make sure all was well. We were very happy to have stayed here and would highly recommend it to friends and family.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
2012 rates: October thru December 5000 euros per week 2013 rates: January thru April 5000 euros per week May and September 5900 euros per week October 5500 euros per week June, July and August 6900 euros per week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Calendar
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Location
- Nearest Airport: Florence at 15 Kilometres
- Nearest Train: Florence train station at 12 Kilometres
- Nearest Motorway: Firenze-Impruneta highway A1 exit at 6 Kilometres
- Nearest Beach: Versilia at 100 Kilometres
- Nearest Barpub: Impruneta bar at 1.5 Kilometres
- Nearest Restaurant: Impruneta restaurants at 1.5 Kilometres
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1950
About the owner: My family has owned the property since the Fifties. My grandfather started the production of our red wines which have won many prizes and our excellent olive oil. We welcome our guests with the attention and care we would give to friends and family members. I live very close to the property, and I try to be always available, from the moment of the booking to the actual stay, for advice and help to our guests.
The Unique Benefits at this Villa:
Easy access to Florence and Sienna, breathtaking views of the Chianti hills, staff of 2 people everyday at disposal of our guests for cleaning and cooking, wonderful walks in the country, nice restaurants nearby, a wide range of activities offered to our guests. Our property offers a relaxing vacation in beautiful Tuscany.
Contact us
- Primary: +393356315565
Links to more information:
- CLICK HERE - http://laquerce.com
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Photos
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front view
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side view
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the lawn
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side view
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living room 1
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living room 2
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master bedroom
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grand piano
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swimming pool
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swimming pool
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patio
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patio
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hall
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blue bedroom
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pink canopy bedroom
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terrace
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