Villa Cerchi

Property Description

Beautiful, independent villa with private pool created from the restoration of an ancient hamlet of houses dating back to the 12th century at the time owned by the family Cerchi, a prominent family in Florence who made his fortune through trade and finance. Next to the villa there also is a small chapel dedicated to the Blessed “Umiliana” of the family Cerchi, whose remains rest in the church of Santa Croce in Florence.
This property is well kept and offers large outside areas and welcoming interiors furnished in a rustic style.
The villa’s location is tranquil and panoramic and offers an ideal destination for those seeking for a peaceful holiday on the hills surrounding Florence (Florence is approx. 35 km away and is also accessible by train from the railway station of Rufina).
On the premises (completely separated from the villa), there also are 6 apartments with pool that can be rented together with the villa for large groups.
The access to the property is via an unpaved but well-maintained road suitable to any cars.
Distances: Acone with groceries 1 km away, Rufina with shops of all kinds and railway station (frequent connection to Florence) 4 km away, Pontassieve 15 km, Florence 35 km away, Arezzo 80 km, San Gimignano 82 km, Siena 100 km away. The Chianti Classico region is within 40 – 80 km.
At guests’ disposal: Large garden with private swimming-pool (10 x 4 m - depth 1,5 m – open from 01/05 through 30/09), spacious terrace running along the villa’s perimeter. Guests can also enjoy use of billiards and of a barbecue area to be shared with the 6 apartments nearby.
WI-FI internet access provided outside (approx. 20 m from the villa) and to be shared with the 6 apartments.
Parking within the grounds.
Extra Services: Baby bed available at € 25,- / per week (payment on the spot). Maid service available by arrangement (€ 15,- / per hour to be paid locally). The products of the owners’ farming estate (olive oil and honey) are available for tasting. Upon request possibility of organizing wine tasting (wines from the most important producers of the area).
Small pets are allowed (free of charge).

Interior Description

400 m2
Ground floor: entrance, dining-room, kitchen (oven, freezer, microwaves, dishwasher, bread oven) with fireplace / barbecue and laundry corner (washing-machine), bathroom with shower, double bedroom, bathroom with shower (accessible to disabled people), double bedroom with non-working fireplace and access on to the outside (via a wheelchair ramp).
Lower floor (accessible from the outside and internally): large living-room with fireplace, billiards and access on to the garden.
1st floor: 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with shower, 2 double bedrooms with ensuite bathroom with shower.

Amenities

•   Swimming Pool
•   Internet Wifi
•   Maid Service
•   Yard
•   Baby Bed
•   Parking
•   Private Pool
•   Private Villa
•   Washing Machine
•   Barbecue
•   Dishwasher
•   Pets Ok
•   Fireplace
•   Window Screens
•   Wheelchair accessible
•   Satellite TV
•   Private Garden
•   Heat Available
•   Microwave
•   Panoramic View

Location Pontassieve, Tuscany, Italy