VILLA CACIA is a beautifully freestanding typical Tuscan Country house. Its completely restored with five bedrooms and four bathrooms (3 full bathrooms and 1 service bathroom). Secluded from its sole neighbour the location affords great views across the Valdarno valley that stretches from Florence up to Arezzo and Pisa.
The flat landscape that is immediately surrounding the villa is very well kept like a private garden. Its mainly cultivated with olive groves and vineyards, allowing plenty of space to walk and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the property's extensive grounds. The hills above are graced by the old pilgrims trail lined with seven antique hamlets, topped by the Vallombrosa Abby locally known for a visit from the Queen of England. There is a 12 x 6 metre pool a few metres away from the villa.
Inside, the traditional beamed ceilings and terracotta floors are highlighted by lovely furnishings and walls painted in rich pastel colours . Entering through the front door the fully fitted kitchen to the left is equipped with oven, gas hobs, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher.
Ahead four steps take you down to the living room which has a beautiful old fire place which can also be used for grilling meat in true Tuscan style. To the right is the dining room, because of the old stone walls of VILLA CACIA this room stays cool in the summer. It offers a large dining table that seats twelve.
To the right there is a double bedroom on the ground floor, with an impressive canopy bed. This bedroom has direct access into the garden. It also has En suite bathroom.
An internal staircase leads up to the first floor with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There is oak wood parquet throughout the upstairs bedrooms apart from the bathrooms. The main bathroom is a bright room decorated with hand painted terracotta tiles,there is a full size bath tub which includes a whirl pool and a shower fitting.
To the left of the staircase there are two bedrooms. One has twin beds that can be joined into a double bed. The other is a triple with one double bed and one single bed . Both bedrooms are spacious with tasteful furnishing and ample wardrobe space.
To the right there are another two bedrooms a twin and a triple. Similar to the other two upstairs bedrooms, both bedrooms are spacious with tasteful furnishing and ample wardrobe space. The triple bedroom has a double bed and one single bed and an en-suite bathroom with shower.
The double doors from the lounge area lead out to a large terrace furnished both with tables and chairs for al fresco meals and comfortable loungers for afternoons in the sunshine.
Villa LUCE belongs to the same owner than Villa CACIA and Villa PONTE STOLLI. Also a luxurious Hotel-Resort (only 10 minutes car drive away from the villa) – once summer residence of the famous tuscan family Piccolomini – is part of their property. The hotel has been restored carefully since 1999.
If you want to enjoy the wellness area of this extraordinary Hotel, you can for instance treat yourself to a traditional “Calidarium” (beneficial for the respiratory system and muscle relaxation) or one of the several massages like hot-stone-massage. In addition to it lymph drainage and also cosmetic treatments are offered.
