Set within a 3-acre private estate, this magnificent 7BR – 8BA Villa dates back to the XVI century and enjoys the most amazing views across the Tuscan landscape filled with olive groves and cypresses.
The strategical position of the property nestled on the hills right above Florence, allows guests to both comfortably reach the city centre (only about 6 miles away) with its unique cultural attractions and at the same time enjoy the benefits of the Tuscan countryside with its plentiful options for rest and complete privacy.
Whether in summer cooling off in the private pool or in winter chilling in front of the fireplace, this charming estate offers a unique opportunity to experience Tuscany at it´s best, all year long with family and friends!
About the Property.
The property has been in the family since five generations. As a result of various successions it belonged to the Bardi´s a feudal and noble family of bankers relatives of the Medici´s, to then return to the Vespucci´s - descendant of the great Amerigo until 1820.
Since then, the historic estate has preserved its original wonderful characteristics and authentic Tuscan charm, whilst undergoing a complete renovation and careful restoration phase considering all modern comforts and facilities. Each room has been tastefully furnished and decorated with the finest local materials handmade by Florentine artisans.
The extensive secluded grounds ensure privacy and feature walking paths across roses and olive groves, from which excellent Olive Oil is produced every year (guests are welcome to taste it upon arrival). Perfectly kept at all times, the park offers multiple seating areas for al fresco dining and it is ideal for outdoor summer banquets.
The structure.
Spreading over a surface of about 7,500 square feet, with its 8 charmingly decorated bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, the property can comfortably accomodate up to 16 guests and it is composed of two buildings: the main Villa and the Guest House.
Structure of the Villa.
The main Villa is distributed over 3 main floors (plus the basement) and can welcome up to 14 guests. Each of the Villa´s 7 double bedrooms (with the typical high ceiling) includes an en-suite bathroom and air conditioning.
INDOOR
Basement:
- FitnessRoom with Technogym equipment A/C and flat TV (with SKY satellite channels)
Ground Floor:
- Large high ceiling entrance hall
- Living room with antique fireplace (perfectly working)
- Second Living Room with flat TV (with SKY satellite channels)
- “Office corner”/ workstation desk with hard-wired (LAN) internet connection and printer
- Fully equipped kitchen with open-wood fireplace and large antique walnut dining table, featuring: 2 fridges incl. freezers, 1 fridge for wine, 2 ovens, microwave, kettle, gas stove, dishwasher, toaster, blender, coffee machines (3 kinds: drip, Nespresso, Moka)
- Dining room with large table
- Powder room
- Laundry room with separate washer and dryer, iron and ironing board
First Floor:
- Large Gangway
- Master Bedroom with 1 Queen canopy bed, large walk-in closet and en suite bathroom with bathtub
- Green Bedroom with 1 Queen canopy bed, walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom with shower
- Yellow Bedroom with Twin beds (that can be turned into a King bed on request), with en-suite bathroom with shower
- Red Bedroom with Twin beds (that can be turned into a King bed on request), with en-suite bathroom with shower
Second Floor:
- Entrance hall
- Large Suite with Queen Bedroom and en-suite bathroom with shower, Living room and Kitchenette equipped with sink, fridge/freezer, coffee machine and a stove
- Bedroom with Twin beds (that can be turned into a King bed on request), with en-suite bathroom with shower
- Bedroom with Queen bed, walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom with bathtub
- Small TV room with flat TV (with SKY satellite channels) and A/C
OUTDOOR
- Wonderful outdoor Pergola, right by the kitchen for al fresco dining (with a table seating up 16 guests)
- Gas BBQ and Brick pizza oven (wood-fired) with outdoor "al fresco" dining area
- Private fenced pool (6 x 12 m) fully equipped with sun beds, deckchairs and umbrellas, changing room & covered Pergola with fridge and table under the patio
- Large fenced private park
- Private parking
Structure of the Guest House.
On request for an extra cost, we offer the one-level Guest House is about 1000 square feet of floor area and comes with 1 Bedroom with Twin beds (that can be converted into a King on request), 2 bathrooms (1 with bathtub, 1 with shower), an open living/dining room and a fully equipped kitchen. Directly connected to the living room, there is also a wonderful terrace with a full set of table and chairs, to dine outside and enjoy the panoramic view.
The Pool Area.
The villa’s pool area is completely fenced and features a full set of sun loungers, deckchairs and umbrellas, as well as a changing room.
Being fully exposed to the sun all day, a large pergola fully furnished with a table and a fridge, is the optimal solution to keep beverages cool during the hot summer days. The size of the pool is 6 x 12m long (19.7 x 39.4 ft).
The Location.
One of the greatest assets of the villa is its location. In fact, the villa lies just about 6 miles away (approximately 15 mins by car) from the beginning of the historic center of Florence (Porta Romana square) and about 3.5 miles away from the lovely village of Impruneta, famous for its terracotta production. This allows guests to get into the heart of Florence in less than 20 minutes, while also having the chance to easily explore the Chianti region with its many wonderful villages and vineyards (among others Antinori´s wine estate is 13.4 miles away). The Chianti villages such as Greve, Panzano and Castellina in Chianti are all within an easy drive.
The Florence Airport (FLR) is about 14 miles away, while the “Santa Maria Novella” train station (Florence’s main train station) is about 7.7 miles distant.
The nearest restaurants and grocery stores are about 2.5 miles away.
Amenities.
- Air conditioning throughout the Villa (all bedrooms, TV Room & Fitness Room)
- Wi-Fi Internet connection throughout the Villa
- TV with SKY satellite channels
- Housekeeping
- Extra services such as: a chef, private driver, personal trainer, yoga instructor, private masseuse, guiding/wine tours
*"City Tax" of €1.50 per person per night applicable for a maximum of 7 nights during the period of March 1st to October 31st, is to be paid upon arrival as per the city´s regulatory rules (kids under 14 are exempt)*
**Property wedding conditions**
- A wedding/ event fee is applied extra, for the permission to hold the wedding at the property with non-villa residents attending (this amount varies according to the final number of guests: max 50 pax)
- The hiring of the Villa´s preferred wedding planner is mandatory
