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Limonaia della Gressa – Florence

Combine countryside villa life with the convenience of being 15 minutes from downtown Florence

The villa has an unrivaled panorama of downtown Florence and beyond

You can soak up the wonderful sunshine and vistas next to the fabulous heated pool

View of and Florence's famous cupola of the Duomo (cathedral).

There are plenty of charming places to relax in the garden

The outdoor dining area is ideal for shady lunches and dinner with the view of the twinkling night sky

An elegant entrance welcomes you into the villa and a handsome staircase leads up to the first floor

The double living room is adorned with an attractive mix of antiques and modern furnishings, and intersting artwork

The living room has two distinct areas, perfect to entertain

The cozier second section has a more intimate seating area and a working fireplace

Gorgeous blue walls and antique tiles add a meditteranean feel to the dining room

The well organized kitchen has antique Neapolitain tiles and modern appliances

It also has a breakfast table and direct access to the garden

Enjoy your morning coffee to the sound of the birds and sun rising over the valley

The Master bedroom is incredibly luminous and features spectacular views

Its ensuite has colorful tiles and luxurious new fittings including a heavenly rain shower

Next to the Master is this charming twin which can be turned into a king

It has a splendid double bathroom with a great soaking tub and a dressing room

This unique double has high ceilings and stairs going up to a dressing room

The birds' eye view from the open dressing room down onto the colourful sitting area with its dramatically high windows

The beautiful third double is decorated in elegant blues reflecting the Tuscan summer sky

It has an private ensuite with a large shower

Savor a quiet moment with your book in this picturesque nook in the garden

The third floor bedroom lies under the eaves. It is very charming and has its own stunning views

It also has a comfortable, newly equipped bathroom

The views are equally marvellous from the pool area

The pool is a mere few steps down from the terrace and surrounded by greenery

The pool area can be fenced off on request

The best of Tuscany awaits you at this truly charming villa!

Limonaia della Gressa – Florence

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This newly restored historic villa offers the most awe-inspiring panorama of downtown Florence, located only 15 minutes away.

5 BR

Florence 10 km

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OVERVIEW

A former 17th-century lemon conservatory, this completely renovated villa has a unique view of Florence’s famous Brunelleschi Dome, Fiesole and the undulating Tuscan countryside, which can be enjoyed from most windows of the villa and from its well kept garden and heated pool.

Spread over three levels, the villa’s impeccable restoration has retained historic features like original terracotta floors and exposed beam ceilings. These are accentuated by refined modern furnishings that also add warmth to the crisp white walls. The bright ground floor has a lovely double living area with a more formal area and a relaxed sitting room with a fireplace and gaming table. Next to this is a meditteranean dining room in tones of cobalt blue, with a table seating 10. These rooms all have French doors which open onto the garden and fabulous views. There is also a good-sized, well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast table and pantry.

An arching staircase takes guests up to the second floor, home to a library and four of the villas splendid air-conditioned bedrooms. With three large windows, the spacious master bedroom has stunning views and wonderful natural lighting. It is fitted out with a 200×200 double bed. The adjoining bathroom has antique reclaimed yellow and green tiles and a shower and double washbasin. Another large double room has its own sitting area, staircase leading to an open dressing room and a luxurious bathroom with a checkered marble floor, shower and double wash-basin. There is another double and a twin that can be converted into a double on this floor. On the third floor is a cosy twin with a dressing room and en suite bathroom.

Outdoors, guests will enjoy the charming covered patio with its breathtaking views towards Florence and Fiesole. It has a dining table, direct access to the kitchen and a pizza oven for delicious evening meals. Steps lead down to the large heated pool that is bordered by sun beds and parasols, the perfect place to spend your days soaking up the sun and the spectacular views.

Your days of relaxing at the villa can be complemented by a quick jaunt into Florence to explore its cultural treasures or on day trips to discover the many other wonders of this exquisite region of Italy.

Outdoors

• Situated in a private park surrounded by olive trees and only a 15 minute drive from the center of Florence
• Unobstructed views of the skyline of Florence, Fiesole and rolling hills
• Attractive covered patio with pizza oven, a dining table, direct access to the kitchen and fantastic vistas
• Beautifully maintained garden with flowers, local shrubbery, climbing vines and Cyprus trees
• Heated pool with views over the town and the surrounding rolling hills
• Lovely outdoor sitting areas to take in the panorama

Indoors

• Entirely renovated interiors with original terracotta floors and gorgeous exposed wooden beam ceilings
• A villa filled with light thanks to large windows and lots of French doors leading into the garden
• 4 master bedrooms and a twin
• A/C in all bedrooms
• A refined dining room seating 10 – 12
• Spacious double living area with two sitting areas, fireplace and card table
• Good-sized kitchen with breakfast table and door onto the terrace

DETAILS

Amenities

• Heated pool
• A/C in the bedrooms
• Wi-Fi throughout the villa and the garden
• Cable TV with foreign channels
• High quality mp3 loudspeakers
• Ping-pong table
• Safe
• Alarm system
• Bbq
• Washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board
• Window screens on all bedroom windows
• Each bathroom has a hair dryer and a courtesy set by Ortigia including shampoo, conditioner, bath gel and body lotion

Staff | Service included

• You will be welcomed by the excellence.villas representative who knows the villa well. She will introduce you to the villa and the staff and is available on call during your stay to assist you with the planning of your days
• A couple lives in a separate apartment. They are in charge of preparing breakfast, house cleaning, garden and pool maintenance.
• Daily continental breakfast including coffee, tea, milk and fresh orange juice, choice of yogurts, fruit, pastries, fresh bread with butter and jam
• Bi-weekly linens and towel change
• A/C in the bedrooms

Staff | Service on request

• Extra maid service
• The housekeeper is a good cook and can prepare meals on request
• Heating
• Pool heating

FLOORPLANS

To receive the floor plans of this villa contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas

THE AREA

Distances

• Closest food shop 3km – 3 minute drive
• Closest commercial and private (private jets) airport Florence 10km – 20 minutes drive
• Closest train station in Florence – 8 km – 20 minute drive
• Public transport at 500 m from the villa
• Florence city center 7km – 15 minutes drive
• The famous Chianti area at your doorstep, with gentle hills covered in vineyards and olive groves, small hilltop villages, characteristic parishes and countryside homes in stone 25 km – 40 minutes drive
• San Gimignano 70km – 1 hour and 15 minutes drive
• Siena 80km – 1 hour and 20 minutes drive
• Pisa 90km – 1 hour and 20 minutes drive
• Forte dei Marmi 110km – 1 hour and a half drive
• Rome 1 hour and 20 minutes by train
• Venice 2 hours by train

Things to do

• Strolling through the centre of Florence is a pleasure, the characterful narrow streets which are mostly closed to traffic are full of surprises and temptations.
• A good starting point is the Piazza della Signoria, it’s the heart of Florence’s historic centre and an open-air art exhibit. The Loggia della Signoria, which sits on the square, contains a collection of some of the most valuable artworks in the world.
• Head down Via Borgo San Lorenzo and you will find il Duomo, probably Florence’s most popular tourist attraction. The given name is Cattedrale de Santa Maria del Fiore. Brunelleschi designed the Dome (il Duomo), which highlights the stunning Chiesa Santa Maria del Fiori, and many climb the 463 steps to the bell tower to enjoy the panoramic view over Florence. The cathedral is also a treasure trove of art with contributions from Michelangelo, Donatello and Brunelleschi.
• The Baptistery of St John the Baptist lies in front of the Duomo. It was built on the foundations of an ancient Roman temple and the golden doors which face the cathedral are replicas of an original set by Lorenzo Ghiberti (extensively copied – including the entrance doors to St Peters in Rome) and termed by Michelangelo as the “doors to paradise”.
• The Uffizi gallery is one of the oldest and most important Renaissance art galleries in the world and is only outdone by the Vatican museums. Its impressive collection of artworks from the Renaissance period includes Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, and art by Giotto, Lippi, Botticelli, Da Vinci, Raphael and Michelangelo. Most of the work was commissioned by the Medici family.
• The Galleria Dell’ Accademia, contains one of Florence’s most renowned symbols, Michelangelo’s original statue of David, and an impressive collection of artwork from the 13th-16th centuries including a collection of musical instruments, from the Medici family.
• Ponte Vecchio, lucky to have survived WWII, it’s one of only 3 bridges in the world that houses shops.
• For the best views over the city of Florence take a walk from Porta Romana to Piazzale Michelangelo and then onto San Miniato, one of Tuscany’s most beautiful Romanesque churches and the oldest standing in Florence.
• The Chianti area: Famous for its wines – the Chianti Classico – this area of Tuscany has more than just world-class oenological pleasures to offer. The curious visitor will come accross many delightful villages, each of them with a history of its own. Let us simply mention lesser known gems such as the romanesque church of Sant’Appiano, the Basilica of Impruneta, the fortified castle of Monteriggioni and the roofless romanesque abbey of San Galgano which are all close. And don’t miss the Saturday market in the small town of Greve.
• San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy. It is mainly famous for its medieval architecture, especially its towers, which may be seen from several kilometers outside the town. The town also is known for the white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, grown in the area.
• Siena: The Sienese have no doubt, their town is the most beautiful in all of Tuscany, if not all of Italy. Siena has remained a Gothic city. Renaissance, one of the major influences in Florence, hardly affected the urban development of Siena. The city unfolds around the main shell-shaped square called “Il Campo.” Twice a year the famous horse race known as the “Palio” takes place here. The narrow streets are lined with old shops and small cafes, while churches and museums are real treasures of the fourteenth century.
• The seashore: the sandy beaches along the coast of Versilia at turn of the century Viareggio and fashionable Forte dei Marmi with their trendy bars, designer shopping and some of the best seafood restaurants in Italy

To receive a complete overview of activities and sightseeing in the area, contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas We will promptly email you an exhaustive document.

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