Elegant Villa on the hills of Florence. This splendid luxury villa for rent on the hills in Florence has an area of about 500 square meters, 3 double bedrooms, 1 single bedroom, 3 bathrooms + 1 service.

About 8 hectares of fenced land. The villa dates back to the 13th century and was originally built as a watchtower from which its unique position derives. All this just 15 km from Florence.

 

The main villa is on three levels:

 

• Ground floor:

A 150 sqm terracotta patio with stone pizza oven leads to the main entrance, which leads to the large and bright dining room with antique fireplace, large living room also with antique fireplace, windows and door with access to the terrace / solarium (60 sqm) overlooking the Tuscan countryside.

A second and further dining room with access to the back garden (via a staircase) and a service bathroom. Fully equipped kitchen, which leads directly to the patio. On the ground floor an original Gothic stone arch dating back to the 13th century and a stone staircase leading to a large landing on the first floor where we find 3 bedrooms and 3 ensuite bathrooms: double bedroom with wooden paneling and air conditioning, single bedroom with en-suite bathroom (with shower cabin), double bedroom / suite with air conditioning and private bathroom (with whirlpool tub) and with walk-in closet, further double bedroom with air conditioning and private bathroom (with bathtub). The 3 bathrooms (ensuite) are all finished with Portuguese pink marble and luxury accessories.

 

The upper floor is accessed via a staircase with sandstone flooring and original wooden beams, the walls are finished with Venetian plaster in pastel shades.

Breathtaking views of the Tuscan hills can be enjoyed from every room in the house.

On the floor there is a laundry room / separate utility rooms for washing machine, dryer and storage room are connected to the main house and independently accessible from the garden.

 

About 8 hectares of enclosed land consisting of beautiful gardens designed by the famous architect Pietro Porcinai. A patio, olive groves and fruit trees with breathtaking panoramic views.

Swimming pool (8.5 m x 14 m wide and 1.70 m 3.40 m deep) managed by a salt water purification system. Large modern lounge chairs and glass tables. Three areas equipped with gazebos, arranged on three levels that follow the terraced garden, quiet private places for relaxation and outdoor lunches and dinners. Garage with automatic gate. Small greenhouse / winter garden.

 

Perfect condition, valuable property and attention to detail.

 

The garden-park is terraced, perfectly maintained, in an absolutely spectacular and private position.

It has a BBQ gazebo area and an 8.5 x 14 meter saltwater pool. There are double loungers and umbrellas of course.

The villa has TV, high speed wi-fi, washing machine, dryer and all amenities.

 

Access is through an automatic gate.

 

The rent includes: - sheets and towels, provided upon arrival (the beds will of course be made) - plus three changes of towels (three for each bathroom and for the pool) and three changes of sheets - internet, gas for cooking, water (hot and cold) - kitchen equipment: plenty of pots, cutlery, plates, glasses, tablecloths, coffee machines (Nespresso and American), etc.

 

Extra (on request):

- maid: € 12 / hour

- pre-stocking service: if they send us the shopping list, we do the fresh shopping before arrival and we find everything in order in the kitchen and in the fridge. The cost for the service is € 50-150 plus the cost of the shopping (we give the receipt), it depends on the shopping list (how expensive it is, how many different shops we have to visit, etc.

- cook service for lunches or dinners - € 45 per person, plus the cost of shopping. The service includes going shopping, cooking on the spot at the time chosen by the customers, setting the table, serving, tidying everything up perfectly

- we have contacts with excellent chauffeur services and can help organize airport transfers, trips to Florence or to Chianti wineries (and beyond), etc.