VISTA FIRENZE
Carmignano, west of Florence, north of Chianti
Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, with swimming pool
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This elegant 15th century villa is located just above Carmignanao (alt. 300 meters), an ancient village in the hills surrounding Florence, just six miles west of the city. This is a highly desirable area for touring in Tuscany because of its central location and proximity to Florence. Shops are one mile away in Carmignano. There is an 18-hole golf course designed by Arnold Palmer just ten minutes' drive from the villa, and a second, smaller course is also located nearby in Montelupo, famous for its pottery and home to one of Italy's most important pottery museums.

The road from the town to the villa is narrow and winding, so we do not recommend renting a van. The villa offers magnificent views in every direction; it is even possible to see the Duomo of Florence from the garden and pool. Vista Firenze is enclosed by a wall with a large park of ancient trees (cypress, pines, laurels) on top of a hill with three acres of land with olive trees. A fine extra virgin olive oil is produced on the estate.

Features: (all rooms are on the same floor)

• Large living room with original paintings
• Second living room with satellite TV
• Well equipped eat-in kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, professional slicing machine, American coffee machine, electric orange juicer and original fireplace
• 2 double bedrooms (matrimoniale beds, approximately the size of a queen)
• 1 double bedroom (twin beds)
• 2 bathrooms (one with tub; one with shower)

Amenities: 4 TV's (satellite), VDR, stereo, telephone/fax, desktop computer with unlimited internet access

The rooms are painted with pleasing frescoes and furnished with beautiful antiques. The garden area is about 1700 sq. meters with a beautiful "endless" swimming pool (open end of May until early October).

The son of the owner, who lives on the estate, will welcome you when you arrive. He is a professional guide and can organize horseback riding excursions in the Tuscan countryside.

Because of the costly antiques and artworks, no smoking is allowed in this villa and children are not permitted except by special arrangement.

2012 prices

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