Description

This beautiful, spacious, traditional Italian vacation villa is set in a wonderfully quiet position halfway between Florence and Siena in the heart of the Chianti district. It is surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees in a landscape modeled by centuries of farmers\' patient toil. The views encompass the Castle of Santa Maria Novella and stretch as far as the towers of San Gimignano across the rolling countryside. The house is set on three floors and sleeps up to 10 people. The main villa is spacious (3,250 sf) with five air-conditioned bedrooms-each with a large closet; five bathrooms + 1 wc; a large sitting room with fireplace; a dining room, two small halls; and a large eat-in kitchen with a wood-burning oven. It is furnished elegantly throughout with original antiques. Two loggias, garden with lawn furniture and BBQ, and a 5x10 swimming pool complete the outdoor area. There is a dish washer, washing machine, clothes dryer, large refrigerator with freezer and ice maker, stereo, satellite TV and mosquito screens throughout. There is also internet. The ground floor consists of a double bedroom with an en suite bathroom with shower, (there are three steps to access the bedroom), dining room, kitchen, loggia, a WC. The first floor consists of another double bedroom with wardrobe and en suite bathroom (tub and separate shower), a double bedroom with bathroom ensuite (shower) a twin-bedded room with ensuite bathroom with shower, a large living room with fireplace and flat screen SAT TV and access to the loggia. The upper floor consists of a double bedroom with wardrobe and bathroom ensuite (shower).

PLEASE NOTE:

Although totally restored, Villa La Torre maintains its ancient structure therefore isn\'t suitable for people with walking difficulties. The Kitchen, the Dining Room and the ground floor bedroom are located on the ground floor but this level develops on different levels. Guests with walking difficulties should be aware of this. The access to the Top floor bedroom is 10 cm lower than usual so watch your head going up to this bedroom!! Behind Villa La Torre is the other farmhouse, Fienile where the english speaking staff live they are available to help guests with any problems that may arise but will be careful not to intrude on guests’s privacy. The outdoor facilities of the house -- garden, pergola and pool -- are completely private for the guests of the villa.

Exclusive location, panoramic open view, pool, daily housekeeping (two hours), continental breakfast service washing machine, dishwasher, dryer, large refrigerator with freezer and ice maker, local telephone, satellite TV, garden equipment, mosquito nets, privacy. Shops within walking distance (Village of Fiano - 1 km). Products of this working farm may be available for purchase.

Villa la Torre is a wonderfully renovated farmhouse that is built around the central structure of an 11th century tower. The villa is located just between Florence and Siena overlooking the Tuscan hills. Elegantly furnished, the villa has a large garden with pool and provides every possible modern convenience. This typical Tuscan villa has been completely restored, taking care to respect its original form. The old structure has been consolidated and when possible the original materials were re-used. Villa la Torre is now part of a 69 acre farm specializing in the production of extra virgin olive oil. The weekly price includes linens, professional pool cleaning twice a week, gardener twice a week and house cleaning 2 hours per day 6 days per week. Bed linen is changed weekly and towels are changed twice each week.

Extra maid service can be provided on an hourly basis at 12 EUR per hour and an extra bed or crib for an additional charge. No more than 3 children allowed. Note that a welcome dinner on your day of arrival is included in the price.

Reviews

ZA, Australia

We had the most wonderful time. Suzanna was a delight to have around and Nick was fantastic and insightful. Will recommend to all our friends in Australia.

EW, USA

Thanks again for a wonderful week. We loved your home and hope to return one day. Could you check with Laura and see if she could send me the recipe for the fruit bundt cake that she served on Thursday night......

BB, USA

thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We have had a perfect weather, Tuscan food and wine and sight-seeing, but our favourite memories will be the time spent at the Villa looking out over the hillside If life ever brings you to Virginia we would be happy to show you around. With gratitude.

CS, UK

Ciao! Just wanted to let you know that the Villa and Susanna are amazing!! All is well. Off to Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano !! Thank you!

PE, USA

We have had such a wonderful week here at the Villa. Thank you for your generosity and kindness an for all of the of the ways you shared your special talents and delicious treats. You all make this a magical place. We will think of you when we make raviolis and use your special olive oil .Most of all , this has been a week for our family to relax and connect and you have all helped to make that happen . Grazie

PS, UK

I am writing to tell you what a wonderful week we had at the Villa. It was a perfect home for us - the beautiful setting, the lovely rooms, the fantastic people who work there. We enjoyed cooking with Susanna, greeting Franca and Nella in the mornings, and talking to Nic again and again about his farm and all of his wonderful garden specialties. He introduced us to his friend, Robin, who produced the wine we enjoyed every evening. Laura cooked us an amazing meal for our last night. Even though the weather was colder and wetter than we had hoped, we managed to spend some time outside each day. It was a fantastic vacation for everyone. Thanks for helping us find the Villa. I hope someday we will be able to come back.

PW, USA

Many many thanks for the mot amazing vacation we ever had! All of you were so special in adding that special touch. This stay will ever be in our memories to last a life time ... until next time...

DN, Australia

Grazie Mille we have had a spectacular week at the Villa, loved the villa, pool and view! thank you to Susanna Laura and Nick for the food, tips and organizing cars. we will be back.

EA, USA

We are all home with cherished memories of La the Villa on the hill overlooking the lovely landscape. Susanna, Nella and all those who took care of us were wonderful and helpful & we left nice tips. The cooking class was a huge success.

MD, USA

what a delightful memorable experience. we just loved this wonderful villa with its picture perfect views, beautiful tuscan decor, and warm italian hospitality. thank you for letting us stay at the most beautiful place we can imagine.....

Map

Location: Fiano – Certaldo , Tuscany, Italy

The marker indicates the general area of the property