MAGNIFICENT 8BD-8.5BA VILLA WITH HEATED POOL 1 MILE AWAY FROM HEART OF FLORENCE!

For wedding inquiries, please see the conditions at the bottom of this page.

This magnificent 8 BD - 8.5 BA luxury Villa dates back to the XVth 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!

The villa is nested peacefully within 4 hectares (9.9 acres) of private land and has recently been extensively 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 typical Tuscan landscape, second to none for its striking beauty.

Original frescoes were found in several rooms during restoration work, having previously been painted over and hidden (by past owners). Each living space has been elegantly appointed, combining traditional and contemporary elements, including artwork from the owner’s private collection which has been in the family for generations. This very special atmosphere makes the villa a truly unique gem, just within a few minutes from the very best that the city of Florence has to offer!

This secluded estate boasts breathtaking views of the beautiful Tuscan hills and provides its guests with a unique blend of indoor and outdoor living, perfect for a family reunion, a group of friends traveling together, a birthday celebration or a wedding/anniversary party. With its 8 wonderfully decorated bedrooms (each with its own private bathroom), the property offers the ultimate accommodation for your dream luxury holiday in Florence!

The Outdoor Area – Garden and Pool.
The villa features a beautiful stone courtyard with a water fountain, several shaded areas (perfect for relaxing during the hot summer days), a large private swimming pool with amazing direct views of the surrounding hills, olive groves, flowerbeds and several lawns, which are ideal for any outdoor summer banquets.

The garden is spread over multiple levels and is full of fruit and olive trees, colorful roses, palm trees, lavender and rosemary bushes, flowerbeds, century-old cypresses and pine trees. Every Fall season the olives are harvested to produce a delicious organic olive oil (guests are welcome to participate in the harvesting process during the harvesting season, which is always lots of fun!).

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

The Private Heated Pool.
The villa's salt-water (natural sanitization method) swimming pool overlooks the most beautiful Tuscan landscape and comes with a full set of comfortable sun-loungers, a shower, parasols (umbrellas), a large sofa and a teak table with chairs (for al fresco dining). Being fully exposed to the sun all day, the pool’s water reaches very warm temperatures (around 30/31/32 Celsius/88-90 Fahrenheit) during the summer months, while it is heated during the late Winter, Spring and Fall season.
The pool size is: 11 meters in length x 5.5 meters in width (36 x 18 ft). By the "Roman stairs" the width is 7.3 meters (24 ft).

The Location.
The villa’s location is by far one of its best and most 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, which represents the beginning of the historic district of the city of Florence (where the old city walls begin). 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 (Santa Maria Novella) and Piazza Del Duomo (Main cathedral) only about 2.5 miles away.

The nearest grocery stores, restaurants/pizzerias, pharmacy, bakery, take out places & cafes are all located just within a 6-7 minute walk from the villa. At this same location, it is also 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 taxis usually reach the villa within abt. 4 minutes from the time they are called (the nearest taxi station is only about 1 mile away).
Furthermore, from the villa it is also possible to easily reach the road leading to the nearby Chianti villages (such as Greve, Panzano, Gaiole, Radda, to name a few), 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 and Lucca).

The Layout.

Interiors:
The villa spreads over 3 floors (ground, first and second), it is more than 800 square meters in size (about 9000 sq. ft.) and comes with a total of 8 bedrooms and 8 full bathrooms (in addition to a half bath - powder room), so it can comfortably accommodate up to 16 guests. All of the interiors have been completely renovated with brand new beds, mattresses, sofas, curtains, carpets and marbles of the finest Italian quality. The below is a detailed description of each floor:

Ground floor:
- Large Living Room (85 s.m. – abt. 1000 sq. ft.) with original Frescoes, working fireplace, about 5 meters (18 ft) high ceilings, an oversized (super comfortable) sofa and a 47" flat TV (with SKY satellite international channels)
- Large fully equipped eat-in kitchen with original Frescoes on the ceiling and a large teak wooden table. Equipped with an American style fridge/freezer, filtered water machine (still and sparkling), ice dispenser, dishwasher, oven, gas stove, microwave, kettle, toaster, VitaMix blender, juicer, Nespresso Coffee machine, French press, Drip-coffee machine and Moka style machine (Italian style coffee machine).
- Open dinette attached to the kitchen furnished with a second wooden table (teak) and chairs.
- Dining Room, overlooking the courtyard's water fountain, fully furnished with a large wooden table (antique oak) and chairs for 18 guests, as well as an additional living area furnished with sofas and carpet.
- One King bedroom with en-suite bathroom (with shower)
- Large Laundry room with washer and dryer, iron and ironing board
- Powder room

First floor:
- The main entrance to the villa (from the facade) is located on this floor
- Entrance hall
- Office room with large desk and Wi-Fi printer
- Kitchenette equipped with dishwasher, sink, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, kettle and a stove
- Formal Dining room with large table to accommodate up to 16-18 guests
- 1 bedroom with two Twin beds and an en-suite bathroom (with shower). The two Twin beds can be converted into a Queen size bed upon demand.
- 2 bedrooms with two large Twin beds and an en-suite bathroom (with shower) each. The two Twin beds of each room can be converted into a King size bed upon demand.

Second floor:
- 1 Master Bedroom with King bed, a large walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with shower
- 1 Master Bedroom with King bed and an en-suite bathroom with shower
- 1 Master Bedroom with King bed, original Frescoes on the ceiling and an en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower
- 1 Master Bedroom with King bed, large walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom with shower
- Hallway leading to Bedrooms, featuring an Italian statue

Amenities.
- Air conditioning
- Private (heated) swimming pool with comfortable sun-loungers, shower, parasols (umbrellas), a large sofa, a teak table & chairs.. overlooking the most beautiful Tuscan landscape
- Internet Wi-Fi throughout (including the pool area)
- Sky satellite TV (international channels) in the villa's Main Living Room (47” TV) and in the Master Bedroom on the 2nd floor (50” TV)
- Private garden and spacious gated parking (for up to 15 cars)
- Ping pong table (located outdoors close to the pool), with dedicated play area (wood floor)
- Foosball (aka table football or table soccer), located outdoors close to the pool area as well
- State-of-the-art automated Mosquito control system, for the entire garden (all natural products)
- Mosquito screens throughout the villa.
- Outdoor wood-fired Pizza Oven (of the best Italian quality), with stainless steal prep. table and all accessories
- Kids Jumping Trampoline, located outdoor, near the swimming pool
- Piano (instrument) and working fireplace, located in the villa's Main Living Room


*** A “City Tax” of € 5.50 per person per night, applicable for a maximum of 7 nights, is to be paid extra in accordance with Florence's current tourist tax regulation (children under 12 yrs of age are exempt)***


**Conditions to hold weddings at the property**

- The minimum applicable rate during the high season (which normally runs from late April-early May until Mid to late October) is of 7 nights. As the usual rental format is of 7 nights, from Saturday to Saturday: exceptions can be made to allow a shorter stay but the rate normally remains the one of a 7-night stay in that case.
- The hiring of the villa’s preferred wedding planner is always required.
- A “wedding/event” fee, for the permission to hold any weddings/events at the property with non-villa residents attending, applies extra (the amount varies according to the final number of guests attending).

CIN: IT048017C2LNMI6N67