VILLA FIORENTINA Near Florence, Tuscany Broad Front Terrace for soaking up the unblemished view of Chianti countryside morning, noon and night. Easy 15 minute drive to Florence allowing daily day trips to this enchanting historic city. Villa Fiorentina is an exceptional home in an exceptional setting; walking distance to Impruneta and 20 minute drive to Florence on local roads. Extensive grounds, crisscrossed with running trails, with huge Pool Terrace and broad lawns for the active. Dedicated onsite staff ensures you are welllooked-after. Refined, sophisticated and elegant, Villa Fiorentina envelopes you in its distinctive atmosphere and style.
OVERVIEW Villa Fiorentina offers storybook vacation living in the home of a Florentine aristocrat. of the experience it offers all guests. Your experience, rendered unique by the dramatic quality of this exceptional setting, will blend the many countercurrents of this old, complex and yet simply modern culture. The Villa itself is the centerpiece of a historic Chianti estate, one of the largest remaining undivided and in private hands extending over some 200 hectares and including a limited production of olive oil, lumber and wine. The extensive grounds are a combination of woodlands, manicured gardens and countryside lanes. Children have plenty of room to roam and explore. Runners and walkers can likewise explore the nearly endless paths on manageable terrain. The views of surrounding the Chianti countryside -- vineyards, olive groves and woodland -- are beautiful and expansive. While access to and from the villa is easy, you are a brief five minute drive or 20 minute walk to a lively village and 20 minutes to the Ponte Vecchio, the country setting is idyllic. No other estate offers this particular combination of extreme privacy and space with immediate convenience to Florence. One particular delight of this villa is the manageable 30 minute walk or easy 5 minute drive to a nearby village that is substantial and brimming with local community life. There are various bars and restaurant options, a weekly morning market, supermarket, ATM s, etc. It will undoubtedly be your general point of reference for excursions for shopping and the like. The famed Via Chiantigiana starts at the village piazza and winds out into the curving green hills of Chianti, nearly skirting the Ugolino Country Club and its well known and challenging course. Villa Fiorentina's position just south of Florence means your holiday Itinerary can include the full range of half- and fullday excursions throughout Chianti as well as to both Siena and Lucca. Few Tuscany villas offer such ease of access to both characteristically lovely winding roads as well as fastmoving highway. The airport is a mere 30 minutes away. Refined, sophisticated and timelessly elegant, Villa Fiorentina is a true Renaissance villa with fine appointments for those who want to be immersed in the beauty and distinction of a historic home. The tranquil and sophisticated atmosphere of the property is one of its many appeals, enabling a complete retreat for weeks or months as you choose. The style and layout of the property as well as the presence of dedicated onsite staff, ensures guests of all ages are comfortable and well-looked-after. The appeal of Villa Fiorentina's setting cannot be overemphasized. The town and the environs are populated with those who make their livelihood in and around Florence. As a consequence, the setting affords guests an authentic experience of village life as well as the extraordinary opportunity to be in and around Florence in an easy and regular way. And when you are home, you are immersed in that timely and tranquil beauty we call Chianti.
GROUNDS 1000 SQ METERS INDOORS 100 HECTARES OUTDOORS GROUND FLOOR GROUNDS Limonaia Gated entrance from paved local road on outskirts of village. Gravel drive winds through woodlands of 200 hectare private estate. Extensive running and walking paths throughout approximately 25 hectares of woods and olive groves crisscross the estate. Expansive gardens immediately adjacent to the Villa comprise approximately two hectares and include gravel terraces, specimen trees, shrub gardens, perennial and annual bedding plants. Formal Lower Lawn with decorative oval fountain and antique terra-cotta olive jars and lemon trees. Small kitchen garden. Pool Garden: Stairs from front garden to lower lawn and terrace with infinity pool (16 x 8 meters, 1-1.5 meters deep, stairs). Furnished with sun beds, lounge chairs and umbrellas for 12. Changing room, shower and W.C. Front Terrace: Primary outdoor living/dining room off the south facade of the Villa. Seating area for 8 under shade of a spreading oak tree. Adjacent al fresco dining area for up to 12 Side Terrace: Small shaded terrace with casual seating for 2-4 reached directly off Sitting Room and via external stairs from Front Terrace. Formal Entrance Hall leads to Aubergine Salone and Sala da Pranzo with stairs to First Floor. Guest bath. Salone Aubergine: Very large living room with decorative fireplace and seating for 12-16 guests. Sala Musica: Intimate music room with piano, seating for six, doors opening to front terrace. Cinema: Home theatre with large screen and overhead projector; double doors to side patio. Sala da Pranzo: Elegant dining room accommodates 12 with direct access from kitchen; double doors open to garden. Salone Gialla: Living room with working fireplace and comfortable seating for ten+; double doors open to front garden; stairs up to Den. Mezzanino: TV room with casual seating for six, TV with satellite,, CD player; Located on 'mezzanine' level, reached via stairs from Gialla or Kitchen. Doors open directly to garden and Side Terrace. Kitchen (gas stove, oven, grill, microwave, double door fridge, Nespresso) with casual dining table for six. Direct access to Sala da Pranzo. Stairs to Mezzanino. Gym (see What to Know)
1000 SQ METERS INDOORS 100 HECTARES OUTDOORS FIRST FLOOR Writer's Studio with decorative fireplace and antique desk overlooking the Chianti view. Double doors to private balcony. Bianca: Double bedroom (queen) with east-facing windows, ensuite bath (tub with hand-held shower, no curtain). Rossa: Double bedroom suite (king) with south and east-facing windows, walk-in closet, ensuite bath (tub with wall-mounted shower and curtain). Door to Gemelli to form family suite. Gemelli: Double bedroom (king/twins). Private bath (enclosed shower stall; also a steam shower). Second studio with desk, walls adorned with family photos. Family Suite: Vestibule leads to two double rooms and ensuite/shared bath. Arancia: double bedroom (king) with west- and south-facing windows. Verde: double bedroom (king/twins) with south-facing view. Shared (or ensuite) bath (shower stall and tub with hand-held shower, no curtain). Ospiti: Sitting room opens to double bedroom (full) with west-facing views, ensuite bath (tub with hand-held shower, no curtain).
WHAT'S NEARBY Impruneta (shops, bars, Saturday market, restaurants, ATM) 5 minutes by car; 30 minutes on foot Strada in Chianti, Ugolino (golf course) 7-10 minutes Florence (historic center, train), San Casciano in Val di Pesa 15 minutes by car Panzano (Sunday market, restaurants, shops, wineries), Bargino (Antinori) 20 minutes Greve (Sunday market, restaurants, shops, wineries), Castellina in Chianti 30-40 minutes Florence (airport) 30 minutes Siena, Arezzo 40-45 minutes Lucca, Pisa, San Gimignano 50 minutes ITINERARY RECOMMENDATIONS Villa Fiorentina is just minutes away from Impruneta, a lively town offering a variety of services, shopping and dining opportunities. The villages of Galuzzo and Tavernuzze are just beyond, each of which boasts a fabulous bakery, among other things. We can arrange biking, hiking, walking and driving tours anywhere in Tuscany, based on your interests. Try a privately guided tour of the wonders of Florence, climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa, ride bikes atop the wall surrounding the city of Lucca, venture into the marble town of Carrara on the Coast. For an insider's tour of Florence, avoid the long lines and let us organize privately guided tours of the Uffizi, Accademia and Bargello museums. While you could spend all your time in Florence, the location of Villa Fiorentina is also ideal for visiting the famed Chianti region- including the towns of Greve, Panzano, Radda, Castellina and more- as well as western Tuscany which includes the walled town of Lucca and Pisa, home of The Leaning Tower. Beyond sightseeing, there are many things for the outdoor enthusiasts, including hot air ballooning, hiking, boating, truffle hunting, horseback riding, and more. Opportunities to golf and play tennis are also within easy reach. Explore Florence through the eyes of your children with special tours that bring to life the exciting history, rivalries and conquests of this ancient city. Experience Lucca astride bicycles as you pedal atop the ancient walls alongside the native Lucchese. Participate in an authentic truffle hunt with a local farmer and his dogs. We are happy to customize any event to suit your own family's desires and needs.
WHAT TO KNOW Full-time staff includes a couple who live in a private apartment in the Villa. Professional chef and wait staff is recommended for groups of 8+. Onsite amenities include AC in all bedrooms, retractable window screens on all First Floor bedroom and bathroom windows. Complimentary WiFi provided. Please note there is not consistent coverage throughout the property. Please discuss your particular connectivity needs before booking. Decor includes family collection of hunting trophies. For the 2018 rental season, a new gym will be constructed in an independent strucutre adjacent to the Villa. Please inquire for further details. Saturday - Saturday rentals only. Arrival time is 4 pm- 5 pm; departure time is 10 am. This is a working estate so there may be some noise and activity in the farm buildings and pathways during the day. Property Brochure describes only areas private to guests of the Villa, except for villa staff and gardeners. There are two additional private residences on the estate, only one can be seen from the edge of landscaped grounds on the far side of the villa and associated outbuildings. Immediately adjacent to the villa is the original 'fattoria' or farm building, currently unused. TRAVELING WITH HOMEBASE ABROAD Homebase Abroad rates include our professional guidance and comprehensive travel planning - including preparation of your itinerary - for your time at your chosen villa. All arrangements are customized to the specific interests, needs and preferences of you and your guests. We draw from our extensive network of direct contacts as well as our personal travel experiences in Italy. Upon arrival, you will be met by a Homebase Abroad Concierge who is available to you throughout your villa stay, and will be your first point of contact for any questions and additional requests regarding both your villa and itinerary. We are delighted to assist with travel planning for pre- or postvilla stays in Italy for you and your guests. Please contact us directly to discuss the applicable fees.
INCLUDED: HEAT High and Mid seasons include heat and gas GAS High and Mid seasons include heat and gas ELECTRICITY Included for High and Mid seasons WATER AIR CONDITIONING included with Electricity; see above INTERNET WiFi CLEANING High and mid seasons: 8 hours per day, 5.5 days per week. LINEN CHANGE bed linen mid-week and weekly or as needed; bath every other day WELCOME DINNER included for High and Mid Seasons BREAKFAST Staff can prepare breakfast six mornings a week; excluding Sunday LUNCH available during regular hours, or 15 per hour if overtime is required DINNER available during regular hours, or 15 per hour if overtime is required PORTERS staff will move guests' luggage to their rooms for them AVAILABLE: TELEPHONE/FAX based on usage at cost CLEANING Additional staff hours at 18 per hour. PERSONAL LAUNDRY 18 per hour paid to laundress; no personal laundry by staff. BREAKFAST Food/beverage are at cost. Additional service hours paid at 15 per hour per staff person LUNCH table service; paid at 18 per hour per staff person DINNER table service; paid at 18 per hour per staff person CHEF/COOK professional chef for lunch and dinner service can be arranged by separate payment PROVISIONS All food and beverages paid at cost by client SHOPPING SERVICE reimburse for receipts + 15 per hour for their time. PRINTED: 1/8/2018