Description
Villa Impressionato is a picturesque villa rental that sits on the main road from Impruneta to Martellina overlooking the hills toward Florence. The villa is set in a most desirable location in the beautiful hills south of Florence. It is a wonderfully renovated farmhouse, with all the modern conveniences of home. The views and grounds are simply splendid. The ancient stone villa sits on 1 sq. hectare of fenced and private grounds which are shared only with the caretakers' little stone house. The grounds and large swimming pool (13 x 4 m) are tended by the husband, while the wife provides the daily maid service (4 hours per day).
This sophisticated villa is 350 sq. meters on two floors has two lovely terraces and a traditional pergola for dining al fresco. On the ground floor from the arched entrance you walk in to two large living rooms (with TV) and a study with a PC (Apple with internet connection), telephone and fireplace. On the opposite side is the dining room (table seats 10), the fully-equipped eat-in double kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, gas and electric stove, and open fireplace for making pizza), 1 1/2 bathrooms (one with tub), large laundry room (with extra bed for a nanny, washing machine, and sink), terrace, outdoor furniture and BBQ. Upstairs consists of three double bedrooms, three single bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a study. (Two bathrooms have a bathtub plus a separate shower, and one has a tub with hand shower). The villa is tastefully furnished with oriental carpets and original paintings.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR ALL BOOKINGS MADE AFTER AUGUST 2008 AND FOR 2009 AND BEYOND, A WELCOME DINNER ON DAY OF ARRIVAL AS WELL AS A BASIC GROCERY SHOPPING IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE(MILK, COFFEE, TEA, BREAD, BISCUITS, SUGAR, SALT, WATER, FRUIT, EGGS, OIL, BUTTER, JAM, ORANGE JUICE, CEREALS)
The fenced-in property has an electronic gate for privacy and a large outdoor pool with a lovely terrace and outside furniture. There is a dishwasher, pizza oven, laundry room (washing machine), satellite TV, stereo, internet and computer (Apple). No more than three children under 10 are accepted. Welcome dinner on day of arrival included.
Outstanding Charcteristics: Upscale property that has been restored by a famous architect with good use of colors and antique furnishings mixed with modern, large windows, open spaces, verdant garden, panoramic views, optimum location close to Florence and a wonderful resident staff.
Villa Impressionato has 3 double bedrooms, 3 single bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3 living rooms, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, study and 2 large terraces.
Prices include gardening, pool maintenance, linens, daily maid service 4 hours per day (except Sunday) and utilities except for heat (when needed) that is metered. A cook can be hired . A welcome dinner on day of arrival is included in the price.A refundable security deposit will be collected on arrival and reliably refunded less any damage or telephone fees. Children under 12 are not permitted and two friendly dogs come with the property.
The nearest shopping center is in Impruneta, two kilometers away, where you can purchase all your food and supplies. The Golf Club Ugolino (18 holes) is 10 minutes away, where there is also a tennis club. Florence is 12 km. away, Siena 50 km., Pisa 80 km., and Greve 12 km. The villa is just off of the famous Via Chiantigiana (Route 222), lending easy access to the Chianti Hills in one direction and Florence in the other. There is also a bus to the center of Florence on this road. Day tripping possibilities are endless and enticing. From here you can visit Florence and Siena, the medieval Tuscan hilltop village, and the Chianti Classico vineyards. You can also shop in the weekly open-air markets in local villages.