Property Details of Tuscany Villa

On a rise overlooking a 360-degree panorama of vineyards, olive groves, cypress stands and wheat fields, this rambling home is typical of those built by the local gentry in the mid-19th century. The property sits beside its own private access road, easily reached yet far enough from the superstrada to avoid the noise of modern-day Italy. On the rear is a large formal garden with seating areas and a patio for outdoor dining. Stone steps lead down into what the Italians call il parco - private grounds shaded by centuries-old trees and laced with footpaths that are perfect for a quiet afternoon stroll. A swimming pool was recently added to the park, for the enjoyment of Villa and Annex guests.

Although the villa is relatively recent by Italian standards, it incorporates features from a pre-existing older structure such as arched brick ceilings and terra cotta floors. It has lots of large windows which let in the sunshine downstairs and afford one picture-perfect view after another upstairs. From the gated front yard, you enter into a large foyer off of which is a dining room. Next to this are a living room with double sleep sofa, arm chairs, fireplace, stereo/CD player and satellite TV, a smaller sitting room with doors leading onto the garden, and a large bathroom with double sinks and an extra-large shower. Those wishing to try their hand at Tuscan cooking will be thrilled with the spacious kitchen, which has an oven and range, grill, pizza oven, dishwasher, full fridge, freezer, American coffee maker, toaster, table for eight and washing machine. Doors lead out onto the covered patio which also has a table for eight.

The sleeping quarters are upstairs, with each room opening onto a broad central hall. The three double rooms have beamed eave ceilings, parquet floors, good reading lights, and views onto the garden and surrounding hillsides. There are also two bathrooms (one with shower and one with half-tub) and a room with two twin beds for children. All the bedrooms have window screens, and all three bathrooms have towel warmers. On the third floor is a bonus room: the former belvedere, with windows all around overlooking Leonardo Da Vinci's hills.

Local Area Details

Just half an hour west of Florence is the small town of Empoli. You'll have to look hard to find it mentioned in any guidebook, and the reason for that mystifies us because this is some of the prettiest countryside in northern Tuscany. It's also a great starting place for any day trip, be it to Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena or San Gimignano (all within an hour's drive at most), or to the enchanting small towns nearby, such as Vinci, where the great Leonardo was born. Spend a week here and you will feel as if you're the Mona Lisa herself, complacently posing against a background of rolling hills carpeted in a rainbow of greens. By the end of your stay you are likely to understand what the lady's enigmatic smile was really about after all.

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Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Close to a golf course
* Pets are allowed
* Children are allowed

Contact Information for Spacious Family Villa Italy

Name:	Kristin Jarratt
Telephone:	877-655-9221
Alt Telephone:	local: 323-655-9221
Fax:	323-655-3350
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