Villa La Certosa

Luxury villa on the hills of Florence

7
October 2024
Monday
8
October 2024
Tuesday
2
Features
Check-in:
16:00 - 20:00
Check-out:
10:00
Standard occupancy:
14
Max occupancy:
14
Bedrooms:
7
Bathrooms:
8
Area:
1000 m2
Type:
Villa
Description

Villa La Certosa


Dating back to the 15th Century, Villa La Certosa is a truly remarkable and elegant renaissance villa located on the spectacular hills of Florence and just a stone’s throw from the city.
The villa sits at the end of a cypress tree-lined driveway on the southern hills of Florence and immersed in the spectacular countryside that surrounds the famous city. It’s location, just a ten minute drive from the city, yet offering all of the benefits, comfort and beauty of a fine countryside residence, is one of its truly unique points. It is without doubt the closest villa to Florence in terms of villas of its stature.
The layout of the villa is typical of aristocratic renaissance villas. It is centred around a paved courtyard, surrounded by formal gardens and set in a productive agricultural landscape. The villa itself measures 1,000 square meters and sleeps up to fourteen guests in seven bedrooms.
The villa sits in an eleven hectare park surrounded by a quintessential Tuscan landscape of olive groves and rolling, picturesque hills. A lake lies beyond the olive grove which provides water to the wildlife and the property’s gardens. Given the size of the park, there are a number of appropriate landing sites for guests arriving by helicopter. The villa is surrounded by two beautiful and peaceful gardens. On one side lies the Porcinai Garden which contains the swimming pool, named after the renowned landscape and garden designer Pietro Porcinai. On the other side of the villa lies the Cedar garden, named after the 300 year old Lebanon Cedar that forms the centre point of the garden.
The villa is fully staffed offering guests maximum comfort during their stay. Guests will be well served by the resident housekeeping couple, chef and concierge service that provides around the clock assistance.

The Accommodation


Villa La Certosa has 7 double bedrooms each with their own ensuite and comfortably sleeps up to 14 guests.
The ground floor which is adorned with frescoes throughout consists of the grand entrance hall, blue living room, sitting room, a studio, a ballroom which is one of the oldest rooms in the villa, the dining room with seating for up to 20 guests and one bedroom with ensuite.
The first floor includes 5 double bedrooms each with their own ensuite and a double bedroom which is equipped with a kitchenette and its own bathroom.
The whole lower floor maintains its original Fifteenth Century appearance. The fully equipped kitchen is open, spacious, bright and features a traditional Tuscan fireplace and bread oven. Next to the kitchen lies the breakfast room.

Property Details


Bedrooms:
Ground Floor
1 x double bedroom with ensuite
First Floor
5 x double bedrooms each with ensuite
1 x double bedroom with its own private bathroom

Services included within rental price:


• Concierge Service: A concierge service will be on call at all times to provide assistance to guests
• Daily Housekeeping: 5 hours per day / 6 days a week
• Chef: One meal per day. Ingredients are paid by guest separately.
• Breakfast: Continental style breakfast prepared daily. Ingredients are paid by guest separately.
• Welcome Snacks: On arrival including: local salami and cured meats, crackers and cheese, fresh seasonal fruit, prosecco and fruit juices.
• Bedroom and Bathroom linen change mid-week. For any additional linen changes required there will be an extra cost of Euro 250 (for the changes of all the bedrooms and bathrooms)
• Utilities

Additional Services:


All additional services can be arranged separately e.g. transfers, private driver, private chef, additional housekeeping, massage, tours etc. When possible advise before arrival.
Check-in/out: Check-in from 4 pm and check-out by 10 am. Late check in needs to be confirmed prior to arrival.
Security Deposit: €10,000 per week for groups of 10 or more, €5,000 per week for groups of 10 or less. To be held by rental agency when possible.
Pets: No
Amenities
Accessibility
Towels
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Sofa
Queen bed
Bed Linen
Duvet
Hot Water
Self-controlled heating system
Dryer
Ironing board
Kitchen Stove
Washer
Swimming Pool
Desk
Internet access
Cups/glassware
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dish-cleaning supplies
Dishwasher
Plates and bowls
TV
Garden
Communal Pool
Dining Room
Seating Area
Romantic
Historic
Location