Villa near Florence, Italy with swimming pool in Lastra A Signa, Tuscany

12m high ceilings, wooden beams, terracotta floors and large windows that open onto the beautiful renaissance garden. The ground floor consists of a large open living area with arches dividing the dining and sitting area, on this floor there is 1 double bedroom and bathroom, stylish typical furnishings. Steps lead to the second large double bedroom on the first floor and second bathroom. Outdoor dining or relaxing in your private garden and this villa is very quiet and private. There is a laundry with washing and ironing facilities. Public transport within walking distance and also all types of shops, pizzerias and bars.

Full stove and oven, fridge, toaster, coffee maker, Washing machine, iron and ironing board, cellular telephone, house linen, maid service on arrangement, communal swimming pool, garden furniture, internet point on the property. Locally there is also horseriding and tennis. Many hilltop restaurants of high quality located in the lovely medieval villages and hamlets. For the ceramic enthusiasts there is at a few kms a museum and many artisans .

The local village holds markets weekly. Wonderful walking trails for trekking locally and a forest on the estate with trails where you will find pheasant, owls , hares in their natural environment. The property also produces wine and olive oil. One can also conduct a cooking class in the main castle's kitchen.

There is a large inground swimming pool 12x6m set amongst the olive trees that is shared with the other guests. This villa is the perfect place to discover Florence and enjoy the real Tuscan countryside. The rates are for 4 persons, an extra bed can be added to the second double for a 5th person (see extra costs). 20mins to Montecatini. 40 mins to Pisa / Lucca / Siena/ Bologna. 60 mins to Forte Dei Marmi/ Volterra/ San Gimignano/ Arezzo etc.

This is the perfect vacation villa near the countryside of Florence and it was totally restored 3 years ago. From the living room 2 sets of double windows open onto the very typical Italian style gardens with lemon trees, hedges and fountain. Sunny, very peaceful and private. The villa’s foundations date back to the 1200’s, the property produces fantastic extra virgin olive oil and wine available for purchase. This is a privileged location only 10 mins from Florence center whilst enjoying the beauty of country living. The owners speak; English, French, German and Italian.