5BR VILLA 1 MILE FROM DT FLORENCE, W/ HEATED POOL!

Summary:

The villa can accommodate up to 10 guests and features a gorgeous private swimming pool (heated), a covered terrace for dining al fresco overlooking the most beautiful Tuscan countryside, as well as its own private garden, own gated parking and own entrance gate.



The Space:

This fabulous 5 Bedroom - 5 Bathroom Villa dates back to the XVIIIth century and lies on the hill of "Poggio Imperiale", one of the most exclusive residential areas of the city of Florence. Being only one mile away from Porta Romana square, a renowned "gate" into the heart of the historic district of the city, the villa is ideally located to visit Florence and its Tuscan surroundings at their very best!



Set within a 4 hectare (9.8 acres) estate, this delightful villa is flooded with sunlight and has recently been extensively and carefully renovated by the owners to the highest standards. All of the original charm and architectural features have been strictly maintained and are highlighted by the wonderful Tuscan landscape, second to none for its striking beauty.



Each living space has been exquisitely appointed to create a sophisticated and cozy atmosphere making the villa a truly unique gem, within just a few minutes from the very best that the city of Florence has to offer. The breathtaking views of the surrounding hills together with the tranquility of the estate create a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.



The property provides its guests with a unique blend of indoor and outdoor living, perfect for a family reunion, a group of friends traveling together, or an anniversary party…with its 5 wonderfully decorated bedrooms and bathrooms, the villa offers the ultimate accommodation for your dream luxury holiday in Florence!



The Garden.

The beautiful typical Tuscan landscape of the property’s private garden, full of fruit and olive trees, roses, century-old cypresses and pine trees, can be enjoyed throughout the villa.



The garden also looks out onto the beautiful Florentine hillside as well as the "Villa del Poggio Imperiale", which was the residence of the "Lorena" family, the Austrian Grand dukes of Tuscany, between 1737 and 1860. The "Arcetri" observatory can be seen as well, where Galileo Galilei continued his astronomical research after being called to Florence in 1610 by Cosimo II dei Medici



The Private (Heated) Swimming Pool.

The wonderful salt-water infinity pool sits right next to the villa’s terrace and garden and comes with a full set of comfortable sun loungers and chairs.

Being wonderfully exposed to the sun almost all day, the pool’s water gets really warm (around 30 Celsius/88-89 Fahrenheit) during the summer months, while it is heated during the late Winter season, Spring and Fall.



The Location.

The villa’s location is without any doubt one of its most unique and important features. While immersed in the beauty and quietness of the typical Tuscan landscape it is located just about a mile away from Porta Romana square (where the old city walls begin), which represents the beginning of the historic district of the city of Florence. Therefore, all of the cities’ main points of interest can be easily and quickly reached in just a few minutes either by car, taxi, bus or even on foot.



Just to name a few examples, world-renowned Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) and the Uffizi museum (the very “heart” of the historic district) are only about 1.9 miles away, while the main train station (called "Santa Maria Novella") and Piazza Del Duomo (Main cathedral) are only about 2.5 miles away.



The nearest grocery stores, restaurant/pizzeria, pharmacy, bakery, cafes, takeout places are located just within a 6-7 minute walk from the villa. At this same location it is also possible to take the bus that goes right into the heart of the center, in just a few minutes.

Taxi service works perfectly as well, as taxis usually reach the villa within 3 to 5 minutes from the time they are called (the nearest taxi station is only about 1 mile away).

Furthermore, from the villa it is possible to easily reach the road leading to the nearby Chianti villages (such as Greve, Panzano, Gaiole, Radda), the freeway to places like San Gimignano, Monteriggioni or Siena, and to the A1 Highway (to reach Rome, Milan, Naples or other places in Tuscany such as Pisa or Lucca).



The Layout.



Interiors:

The villa is air conditioned throughout the entire home and comes with a total of 5 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms, so it can comfortably welcome up to 10 guests (upon demand, an extra twin bed can be added to accommodate up to 11 guests). Below is a detailed description:



- Entrance hall



- Dining room with wooden table and full set of chairs (accommodating up to 10 guests), directly connected to the outdoor terrace and kitchen



- Fully equipped kitchen, with top of the line appliances: stove, oven, fridge/freezer, ice machine, Nespresso machine, drip-coffee machine, Moka (Italian style) coffee machine, dishwasher, sink, toaster, kettle, microwave, blender.



- Living room with working fireplace and 55” TV (with SKY satellite channels), directly connected to the dining room and opening onto the private garden/pool area



- Office room with large desk, printer, hard-wired (LAN) internet connection and WI-FI



- Master bedroom with a King size bed, large walk-in closet and large en-suite bathroom (with shower)



- 1 King bedroom with private bathroom with shower (separate)



- 1 Queen bedroom with a private bathroom with shower (separate)



- 2 bedrooms with two Twin size beds each (that can be turned into a King size bed upon request), each with their own en-suite bathroom (with shower)



All bathrooms have been completely been renovated recently with some of finest, top quality Italian marbles.



Exteriors:

The outdoor area features a large terrace covered by a motorized awning and comes with a large teak wooden table and a full set of chairs (seating up to 12 guests). To the right of the terrace there is a small laundry room, equipped with a washer and a dryer.

The private garden extends to the left and in front of the terrace, while the private pool is just below it. The whole outdoor area is immaculately kept at all times and is full of colorful flowers, jasmine, rosemary and lavender bushes, as well as century-old cypress trees.



The property is accessed through a private entrance gate, followed by a driveway leading up to the villa’s main entrance. Mid way through the driveway there is a large gated parking area.



Recap of Amenities:



- Air conditioning throughout the villa (all bedrooms & living area)

- Wi-Fi Internet connection

- “Office Room” with large desk, a hard-wired (LAN) internet connection and a printer

- Private entrance gate, gated parking and private garden

- Private heated pool

- 55” TV with “SKY” satellite channels

- Laundry room with separate washer and dryer

- Fully equipped Kitchen

- Outdoor terrace, fully furnished with a set of table/chairs for al fresco dining and motorized awning



CIN: IT048017C2RNKA3K53



Guest Access:

Guests staying at our villa have access to their own private garden, as well as their own private swimming pool and gated parking. There is a wi-fi internet connection that extends to the whole house as well as the outdoor terrace.



Getting Around:

The villa is ideally located to visit the city of Florence, as it is located just a short drive away from the heart of the historic center of town, which makes having a rental car not necessary.

The nearest bus stop is within a 5/6 minutes walk from the villa. At this bus stop it is possible to catch any of 3 bus lines that in just a few minutes will reach the very heart of the center of town (there is a bus running abt. every 8 minutes).



Taxi service is very effective as well, as these usually arrive at the villa within 4 minutes from the time they are called.



At the same location where the bus stop is located, there are also a few restaurants and grocery stores, such as a restaurant/pizzeria, take-out places, bakery, breakfast place/cafes (call bar in Italy), vegetable and grocery stores, pharmacy, ice cream parlors, etc.. A large, truly excellent supermarket is located only about a 4 or 5-minute car ride away from the villa (1.7 miles).



Other Things to Note:

*** The “City Tax” of € 5.50 per person per night is to be paid extra and is applicable for the first 7 nights only (kids under 12 yrs of age are exempt)***