This prestigious villa is located in a lovely countryside only 5 minutes drive from the cosy Certaldo village, Boccaccio’s birth town. The location is ideal for day-trips in Tuscany because it is right in the magic triangle between Florence, Siena and Pisa. This luxury villa is located inside a lush park of three hectares on the top of a Tuscan hill, totally secluded and fenced in but with breathtaking views.
A renovated antique gate from the 18th century welcomes the guests in this lovely property. The super large swimming pool (18 x 4 meters) is located on a natural panoramic plateau from where guests will enjoy the greatest view ever! From this point it is possible to admire the medieval towers of San Gimignano, surrounded by the typical rolling green hills and traditional Tuscan landscape with vineyards and olive trees.
The pool area and surrounding garden are equipped with comfortable sun lounges and umbrellas including a special wicker furniture like sofas and armchairs, offering both sun and shadow for your relax by the pool.
The whole garden and pool area are illuminated in the evening creating a fantastic atmosphere. The pool area is a lovely place where to chill out with a glass of Chianti wine and chats with family or friends any time of the day or the evening. There is also a gazebo covered with vines and equipped with tables and chairs for outdoor eating. The outdoor eating area stays close to the kitchen and the barbecue area, making it very convenient for your breakfast, lunch or dinner.
The villa offers more than 500 square meters of comfortable living space on three floors. The main entrance opens to a charming hall that connects with a large room, on the left side there is a living room with a billiard table, comfortable sofas, armchairs and an original fireplace from the 18th century. There is a separated room for relaxation and entertainment, with a large flat TV with SAT and Sky channels, DVD and a complete home-theatre system.
The villa has been recently renovated and refurnished with many valuable pieces like an 18th graven marble fireplace, many original paintings, handicrafts, antique wooden or wrought iron beds, and much more. They have conserved very well the original architecture with its bricked floors, original thick walls which keeps the villa really cool during the hot summer and lightly colored walls.
On the opposite side there is a large dining room with a huge wooden table with enough place for everybody to seat together. The dining room gives access to the fully equipped kitchen. The kitchen offers a 6-burner stove, electric oven, a beautiful antique stone sink, a large refrigerator and freezer, microwave, American coffee maker, dishwasher and all utensils necessary for a great Tuscan meal.
The kitchen has direct access to the garden where there are available tables and chairs under a charming pergola of vines. The barbecue area is right there making it very easy to prepare outdoor meals.
In the dining room the owner just added another large flat TV with SAT and Sky channels making it two different spots where to relax and have fun with a movie or the soccer play of the day. It is also possible to have a mobile card for internet access, if you bring your own laptop you can connect and be online.
Besides, on the ground floor there is a double bedroom with its own private bathroom with shower. The beds can be split to make two twins upon request. Also in the ground floor are located a guest toilette and a laundry with washing machine, iron and iron board.
On the first floor of this impressive Villa there are located 7 bedrooms each with its own private bathroom. Among them, two bedrooms are furnished with indivisible double beds. The master bedroom enjoys the amazing view of San Gimignano towers and has its en-suite bathroom with a whirlpool bathtub. Five bedrooms can be arranged as double or twin bedrooms upon request.
Each one has twin beds that can be joined into a double, each bedroom enjoys a beautiful landscape because of the strategic location of the villa, with 360° panoramic views. Each one of the private bathroom except the master one, is equipped with a shower box. All bathrooms are provided of sink, WC and bidet and all of them are brand new and comfortable.
Each bed has its own characteristics, some are wrought iron handicraft, others are typical wooden antique beds. All mattresses are of orthopedic quality and brand new. The owner has furnished each bedroom with important period pieces, creating a lovely different atmosphere in each one of the bedrooms.
On the attic floor you find the ninth bedroom, which has twin beds and a private full bathroom. The attic has also an opened terrace in the roof where you can admire the landscape that expands for miles up to San Gimignano hills.
The villa offers many services upon request to make your vacation completely thoughtless. A cook who comes in the villa to prepare delicious meals, extra maid service, reservations for wine tours, cooking classes and guided day-trips or horseback riding tours close by, mountain bike rental and much more.
Reached the attic, there is a roof terrace from where is possible to admire a stunning panorama. The internal spiral stairs lead to the spacious double bedroom that opens to another large terrace, private of this room. Besides it has a very spacious brand new en-suite bathroom fully equipped with a shower box, WC, bidet and sink.
The villa offers many arrangements for outdoor eating. The most charming is the gazebo located in the back yard of the villa, with direct access from the kitchen and right beside the covered barbecue structure. The gazebo is furnished with two large tables and chairs of local wrought iron handicraft. Not to mention the breathtaking panorama over the pool and the Tuscan hills.
Only 300 meters walk from the villa there is a lake for sportive fishing and within a range of a few Km away there is a Golf course and a tennis court.
The location of this villa is strategic for day trips around Tuscany. The town of Certaldo, only 5 km away, offers a beautiful historic centre that dates back to the 14th century. You can visit the birth house of Boccaccio, the famous Italian writer from the 1300's. Here you find all basic shops, supermarkets and train station from where you can easily reach Florence, Siena, Pisa and much more. A stop at Castelfiorentino is not a bad idea. The famous medieval town of San Gmignano with its towers is located within approximately 20 km, or 30 minutes drive.
