Luxurious 8BR family farmhouse in secluded 40 acre estate with stunning views.
Ripertoli is a 1000-year-old farmhouse 20 km south of Florence, in its own secluded 40-acre-estate, with magnificent views of the Tuscan countryside. It sleeps up to 17 comfortably, in a main house and 2 close-by cottages. We only let the property as one unit to a single client at a time; the main house can be rented on its own, and either or both capanne can always be added on later if required. There are 8 double bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom, a lovely large pool with a heat pump for early and late season swimming and an electric cover for child safety, and over an acre of well-irrigated garden. The property is furnished and maintained to a very high standard, and is fully air-conditioned.
We have 600 olive trees, from which we harvest the olives and make our own extra virgin olive oil every October; all guests get a free unlimited supply while they are at Ripertoli.
We have over 30 5-star reviews from Ripertoli clients over the last 7 years - prior to that our guests wrote charming messages ion our traditional paper Visitors Book at the property - but we were new to VRBO in 2014 so all our earlier reviews are dated January 2015 in the section 'Guest Reviews'. We now focus on Google reviews as the recognised standard and have 20 5-star Google reviews, including 5 from 2025.
Marisa was our housekeeper for 30 years but has now been succeeded by her grand-daughter Licia who helped her granny for several years before taking over in 2025. There is a team of cleaning ladies who visit every Saturday, Licia's father Roberto maintains the lawns and pool, and Stefano, Graziano and Yuri look after the garden and the olive groves . An outstanding local cook is available if required.
The charming towns of Greve-in-Chianti and Panzano are both within a 10-minute drive. Greve has an excellent Coop which bakes the best bread for miles, and a lovely market every Saturday; Panzano has a smaller but equally fun market every Sunday morning, with marvellous hot roast chickens and Giacomo's superb cheese stall featuring several types of excellent Pecorino (sheep's cheese).
Ripertoli is a family home which we have improved and developed since acquiring it in 1988. We take great pleasure in ensuring that its comfort and facilities are at the highest level, and are rewarded by many of our guests coming either by personal recommendation or on a return visit. One English family has already booked its twelfth visit for July 2026.
We hope that this brief description has whetted your appetite, and that you would now like to visit our own website to read and see more details about this exceptional Tuscan home. We have a lot more information there than we can include in this VRBO entry.
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Property Registration Number IT048021B4ZCUBD6CP
Property # 1574387
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
About the area
Greve in Chianti
Located in Greve in Chianti, this villa is in a rural area. Pitti Palace and Uffizi Gallery are cultural highlights, while Ponte Vecchio is a notable landmark. Travelling with kids? Consider Borgo di Vescine - Tenute di Castelvecchi, or check out an event or a game at Gaiole in Chianti Stadium. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling and mountain biking nearby.
Does Luxurious 8BR family farmhouse in secluded 40 acre estate with stunning views. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Luxurious 8BR family farmhouse in secluded 40 acre estate with stunning views. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at Luxurious 8BR family farmhouse in secluded 40 acre estate with stunning views.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxurious 8BR family farmhouse in secluded 40 acre estate with stunning views.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxurious 8BR family farmhouse in secluded 40 acre estate with stunning views.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxurious 8BR family farmhouse in secluded 40 acre estate with stunning views. located?
This family-friendly Greve in Chianti villa is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Passignano Abbey, Poggio al Sole and Verrazzano Castle. Montefioralle Winery is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.
About the host
Hosted by Nigel Tully
Since leaving University I have been a businessman by day and a rock/jazz musician by night. I worked for the computer giant IBM for over 30 years in a variety of senior positions, while simultaneously running my own band The Dark Blues, often playing over 100 gigs a year. I was Chairman of NYJO (the National Youth Jazz Orchestra) for 14 years until 2023 - unpaid but very rewarding in other ways - and still play a few gigs with The Dark Blues every year.
I'm lucky to be married to Professor Deborah Cunningham, a consultant radiologist who runs an important London cancer service. She and I met in 1998, since when she has learned to speak fluent Italian and to love Ripertoli as much as I do. We spend around 10 weeks a year there, always including 2 weeks in November when we pick the olives from our 600 trees & make our own extra virgin olive oil. Our 5 joint children love Ripertoli too, and give us valuable feedback on what makes it attractive to younger generations.
In England we live on our family farm in Hertfordshire. I manage Ripertoli very hands-on, usually by email to housekeeper Licia, who fortunately is a brilliant WhatsApp user.
Why they chose this property
I started a love-affair with Italy in my 20's and visited almost all of it over a variety of holidays. I ended up homing in on Tuscany as the part that I loved best; some combination of the beauty of the countryside, the artistic and cultural heritage, and the character of the people made me prefer Tuscany. From the mid-70's onward I rented a variety of Tuscan holiday homes with my young family, & in 1987 we made the momentous decision to put down some roots there. Fortunately I had made several local friends through playing my guitar & singing in local restaurants and at parties, so there was no shortage of good advice. We knew where we wanted to buy to within a few miles; in spring 1988 we inspected over 20 properties, and when we saw Ripertoli we knew that it was the one.
It was for sale including a vineyard, but we didn't want that extra responsibility so we managed to persuade the owners to sell us the house, olive groves and woods without the vineyard, thereby gaining the seclusion and privacy we wanted but not the workload of looking after vines. When we bought there were 3 functioning bedrooms and one bathroom; now there are 8 of each, with all the bathrooms ensuite, without us needing any additional buildings (although we did have to rebuild two entire roofs).
It was a great purchase, & I have never regretted it.
What makes this property unique
There are three things that our clients regularly tell us make Ripertoli really special.
Firstly, the secluded locality and the view, particularly from the terrace at the back of the house. It's how it would have looked a thousand years ago - try comparing it with 'Good Government in the Countryside' in the famous fresco in the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena ! No electric pylons (we got rid of them 15 years ago), no telegraph poles, no construction except a few houses in the distance made of natural local materials, and a beautiful panorama of the Tuscan countryside. Ripertoli is justly famous among the locals as having one of the best views in this region of great views.
Secondly, it really is a family home which we have furnished with everything that we want to make our lives comfortable, or even luxurious. We spend over 10 weeks a year there, with our children, our friends, or just the two of us. We like everything to be just so, and we trust our clients to enjoy and respect our property.
Finally, our local support team led by housekeeper Licia, who took over from her granny Marisa in 2025. They are all proud of Ripertoli, welcome our guests with genuine warmth, and do whatever it takes to make everyone's stay perfect.