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From the moment you pass the gate,
with its sentinel cypresses, the impression is one of
such perfect loveliness that at last, by force of contrast,
the mind goes back to strong Caprarola or tragic Este,
only to turn once more to bathe in the perfection of
the Tuscan villa.
"C. Latham, The Gardens of
Italy"
 Villa
Gamberaia is set in the hills of Tuscany, close to Florence,
yet immersed in the tranquility of the countryside.
This elegant and stately home commands an exceptional
position overlooking the city of Florence and the Arno
valley.
This outstanding and exceptionally
unique villa ensures comfort, tranquility and elegance.
On the property of Villa Gamberaia guests can stroll
through the celebrated Renaissance Gardens which are
protected by the Belle Arti (National trust). Visitors
can contemplate the beauty of its historic design and
unique setting with in the Tuscan landscape. Rich in
history, Villa Gamberaia discloses its charms little
by little to those who allow themselves the time to
look, think and explore.
Within the same estate, 4 annexes
sleeping from 2 to 8 guests each, rented together or
separately.  These dépendances on the property
have been transformed into fully-furnished guest houses
and apartments.
ACCOMODATION: Villa
Gamberaia sleeps 16 in 8 bedrooms with 5 full and 2
½ bathrooms:
The
villa is built on a stonework basement, there is terrace
which is of considerable architectural importance for
its arrangement of space and adherence to renaissance
principles. It opens on one side towards the parterre
with a magnificent loggia with architraves and Tuscan
columns (the same kind as those which define the inner
courtyard).
Inside the villa are service rooms
for the house and farm, which may be reached both from
the house and from the olive grove opposite. In this
manner functional continuity of the space is created
including the residence, the gardens and the farming
fields, much in keeping with a typical, traditional
Italian and Tuscan concepti on.
On the ground floor there is a grand
living room opening onto the grass terrace with superb
panorama of Florence and the Arno valley, other rooms
lead to the innercourtyard.
There
are two elegantly-appointed salons, one interior colonnaded
courtyard, various administrative or meeting spaces,
one small kitchen, 2 double/twin bedrooms with 2 bathrooms
with shower/tub and a billiard room.
The very livable arrangement of space
presented in grand style will make you feel as though
you have been cast back to a more gracious time in history.
From the upstairs of the villa one
can stroll out on two terraces built on top of graceful
arcades resting on pillars: the outer, southern pillar
has a spiral staircase which connects the upstairs to
the garden.  This genial solution combines both beauty
and functionality.
On this floor you will also find 5
double/twin bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with shower or tub,
large living-room leading to a furnished terrace overlooking
the garden, dining-room,large kitchen with dishwasher,
fridge and microwave, laundry with ironing equipment
and washing machine and an elevator.
Please
note that due to the architecture, high ceilings and
thick walls of the villa air conditioning is so rarely
necessary it has not been installed.
Aside of the splendid architecture,
elegant furnishings and amazing views, the villa is
also furnished with direct dial telephone with internet
connection, TV, a hairdryer and central heating.
THE GARDEN AND SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT:  The pool, 9 x 4 meters or 29.53
x 14.76 ft.is in a separate garden a short walk from
the villa and exclusively for the use of guests.
The gardens are of a renaissance design
and have been much celebrated in literature over the
centuries. They are protected by the Belle Arti (Italian
National Trust), suggestive, romantic and tranquil.Staying in the midst of a garden of this nature is a
once in a life time experience for most people.
These
gardens are sometimes open to the public and the villa
guests have the right to decide when upon arrival in
a way that does not intrude on their privacy.
LOCATION: Villa
Gambeaia is near to Florence as well as with easy reach
of most important Tuscan places of interest. The nearest
airport is Florence airport (less than half an hour)
Pisa is under one hour and Rome airports are both about
3 hours drive .
- Airport Firenze/Peretola: ca.10
kilometers (about 6 miles);
- Golf Club dell'Ugolino: ca.15 kilometers (less than
10 miles);
- Siena: ca.60 kilometers: (about 37 miles);
- Pisa: ca.80 kilometers (about 50 miles);
OTHER FACILITIES AVAILABLE
NEAR BY: Tennis, the beach, horse riding, bike
riding, hiking, wine tasting, fabulous dining, thermal
spas, Hot air balloon flying, designer out let shopping,
Renaissance and medieval art and architecture.
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