MAGNIFICENT 8BR VILLA WITH HEATED POOL JUST 1 MILE AWAY FROM HEART OF FLORENCE!

This magnificent 8 Bedroom - 8 Bathroom luxury Villa dates back to the XVth century and lies on the hill of "Poggio Imperiale", one of the most exclusive residential areas of the city of Florence. Being only one mile away from Porta Romana square, a renowned "gate" into the heart of the historic district of the city, the villa is ideally located to visit Florence and its Tuscan surroundings at the very best... Rare beauty characterizes this exclusive villa that has been recently (early 2016) extensively and carefully renovated by the owners to the highest standards. All of the original charm and architectural features have been strictly maintained and are highlighted by the fabulous Tuscan landscape, second to none for its striking beauty. Several rooms with frescoes were found during restoration work, having previously been painted over and hidden (by past owners).. Each living space has been exquisitely appointed to create a very sophisticated and cozy atmosphere making the villa a truly unique gem, just within a few minutes distance the very best the city of Florence has to offer! The breathtaking views on the surrounding hills, together with the tranquility and privacy of the estate, create a relaxing, secluded and peaceful atmosphere… resulting in a truly idyllic and undisturbed accommodation for an unforgettable holiday, in a place where the guests’ privacy always comes first! The Garden. The beautiful typical Tuscan landscaping of the villa’s 5 acres garden, full of fruit and olive trees, flowerbeds, century-old cypresses and pine trees, can be enjoyed from almost every corner of the villa. The garden also looks out onto the beautiful Florentine hillside as well as Villa del Poggio Imperiale – from 1737 to 1860 residence of the "Lorena" family, the Austrian Grand dukes of Tuscany - and the Arcetri observatory where Galileo Galilei continued his astronomical research after being called to Florence in 1610 by Cosimo II dei Medici. The private (heated) pool. The wonderful salt water pool is perfectly maintained at all times and comes with a full set of super comfortable sun loungers, several parasols and all new outdoors furniture (including a table with chairs for al fresco dining by the pool). Being wonderfully exposed to the sun all day, the pool’s water gets really warm (often more than 31-32 Celsius/88-90 Fahrenheit) during the summer months, while it can be heated during the spring and fall or upon request. The pool size is: 11 meters in lenght x 5.5 meters in width (36 x 18 ft). By the "Roman stairs" the width is 7.3 meters (24 ft). The location. The villa’s location is by far one of its most unique and important future: while immersed in the beauty and quietness of the typical Tuscan landscape it is located just about a mile away from Porta Romana square (Piazzale di Porta Romana), which represents the beginning of the historic district of the city of Florence. So, all of the cities’ main points of interest can be easily and quickly reached in just a few minutes either by car, taxi, bus and even on foot. Just to name a few examples, world renowned Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) and the Uffizi museum (the very “heart” of the historical district) are only about 1.9 miles away, while the main train station (Santa Maria Novella) and Piazza Del Duomo (Main cathedral) only about 2.5 miles away. The nearest grocery stores, restaurant/pizzeria, pharmacy, bakery, cafes are located just within a 5-6 minute walking distance. At this same location it is also possible to get the bus that takes right into the heart of the center in just a few minutes. Taxi service works perfectly as well, as taxis usually reach the villa within 4 minutes from the time they are called (nearest taxi station is only about 1 mile away). Furthermore, from the villa it is also possible to easily reach the road leading to the nearby Chianti villages such as Greve, Panzano, Gaiole etc, to the freeway Florence-Siena and to the A1 Highway. The Layout. Interiors: The villa spreads over 3 floors (ground, first and second), is more than 800 square meters (about 9000 s.f.) in size and comes with a total of 8 double bedrooms and 8 full bathrooms, so it can welcome up to 16 guests... All of the interiors have been completely renovated (in 2016) with brand new beds, mattresses, sofas, curtains and carpets of the finest Italian quality.. Here below is the description, floor by floor: Ground floor: - Large Living Room (85 s.m. – 1000 sf) with original Frescoes and more than 5 meters (18 ft) high ceilings, 47" Led tv with sky satellite channels and oversized super comfortable Roche Bobois sofa; - Large fully equipped kitchen with original Frescoes on the ceiling, American style fridge/freezer/ice maker, dishwasher, oven, gas stove, microwave, VitaMix blender, Hurom Slow Juicer, Nespresso Coffee machine, French press and Drip-coffee machine; - Open dinette attached to the kitchen; - One bedroom with King sized bed and en-suite bathroom (with shower); - Large Laundry room with washer and dryer (both new, top quality). - Direct access from the kitchen-dinette area to the courtyard (where the water fountain is located), to the covered patio for outdoors dining (with a large table accommodating up to 16 guests) and the outdoors living room with new, super comfortable furniture. First floor: - At this floor there is the main entrance to the villa (from the facade); - Study room with large desk and wi-fi printer; - Formal Dining room with large table for up to 16 persons; - 1 Double bedroom with a Queen size bed and 1 full bathroom with shower (not en-suite); - 1 Double bedroom with either a King size bed or two large twin beds (according to different needs) and a bathroom with shower (en-suite) - 1 Double Bedroom with either two twin beds or a king size bed (according to the different needs) and a full bathroom with shower (en-suite) Second floor: - 1 Master Bedroom (King bed) with large walk-in closet and full bathroom with shower (en-suite) - 1 Master Bedroom (King bed) with walk-in closet and full bathroom with tub (en-suite) - 1 Master Bedroom (King bed) with original Frescoes on the ceiling and a full bathroom with shower (en-suite) - 1 Master Bedroom (King bed) with walk-in closet and full bathroom with shower (en-suite) Amenities. - Air conditioning: All 8 bedrooms are air conditioned (with new top quality a/c units) - Private (heated) swimming pool with 14 super comfortable lounges, table and chairs and 4 parasols - Internet wi-fi throughout - Sky satellite tv in the villa's Main Living Room and in one of the Master Bedrooms on the 2nd floor - Private garden and Spacious gated parking (for up to 12 cars) On demand It is possible to organize all of the below services for our guests: - Cooking classes and catered meals directly at the villa (either breakfast, lunch or dinner). - Private gym instructor, yoga or pilates instructor for private lessons. - Car service (Personal driver), private tours/wine tasting tours - Baby Sitter - Pedicure/manicure - Hair stylist