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Enjoy noble splendor in this gracious
antique villa which is both close to Florence and immersed
in tranquility.
 Villa Il Turco is an elegant, aristocratic,
sixteenth-century country estate which once belonged
to a noble family named Rosselli Del Turco.
Complete
with vaulted ceilings downstairs and chestnut coffered
ones upstairs, stables, a pigeon loft and a graceful
loggia on the second floor, this villa is like some
thing out of a period movie. Not only will it delight
you but it also can provide the perfect staging point
for exploring all the most important sights in Tuscany
as well as those more off the beaten track.
Thanks to its valuable 18th- and 19th-century
antique furnishings and its proximity to Florence (only
18km or 11.18 miles away), this villa is perfect for
art lovers who wish to relax in a historical environment.
Original frescoes and wooden coffered ceilings help
to give you the feeling that you have stepped back into
the annals of time.
Although it enjoys absolute seclusion,
the villa is part of an active farm which produces Chianti
wines, olive oil, grappa and honey (all of which can
be purchased). Wine tasting and visits to the cellars
can be arranged.
 With
in walking distance is a charming typical restaurant
where local specialties are served.
ACCOMODATION: Ground
floor: large eat-in kitchen with fireplace (oven, washing
machine, dishwasher). Formal dining room with vaulted
ceilings opening onto the garden, living room; also
with vaulted ceilings, satellite TV and telephone, bathroom
with shower. Beautiful original terracotta floors.
Second floor (piano nobile): access
by means of interior and exterior staircases into the
large sitting room with fireplace. Living room with
piano, library with fireplace, billiard room, three
bedrooms with double beds, two bedrooms with two twin
beds each, two bathrooms with bathtubs.
In a little storage house in the garden,
there is the boiler and the laundry.
Please note that due to it’s
size and disposition, this villa is not suitable for
winter lets.
THE GARDEN AND SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT:  The garden is vast and very private.It is shaded by centuries-old trees and graced with
beautiful views of the family vineyard. Behind the house,
hidden away in absolute privacy, are a spacious terrace
and a broad lawn, where a barbecue and brick oven make
evening meals a delight.
Nearby the villa is the private swimming pool (5m X
10m or 16.4 x 32.81ft). Recently built for the exclusive
use of guests at the villa, it is shaded by oak and
olive trees and affords wonderful views across the valley.
There is also a very old chapel on
the grounds which can still be used for religious functions.
Nearby is Podere Torricella, a charming
farmhouse belonging to the estate with a few apartments
and its own swimming pool. The combination of both villa
and farmhouse makes Villa Il Turco an ideal place for
a larger group or families.
 Baby
sitting is available. The baby sitter is a young American
lady who lives in Montespertoli. A baby cot is available
free of charge.
LOCATION: Villa Il
Turco 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 40 minutes), Pisa is about an hour and Rome
airports are both about three hours distant.
OTHER FACILITIES AVAILABLE
NEAR BY: Horse riding: It is possible to go
horse riding at the Riding Centre Horse World, which
is situated on the same road as the villa, about 200
meters or yards away.
Tennis Club: the nearest tennis club
is in Cerbaia, is not necessary to be a member for reserve
a tennis court.
 Mountain biking: there are bikes available
for hire at Podere Torricella.
Montefiridolfi is a little village
with shops for the first necessities. The village is
situated in the heart of the countryside, among the
hills that surround the Pesa valley.
The village of San Casciano, with
more diversity, a pharmacy, and a supermarket, is 8
Km or about 5 miles away.
Florence is 18 km or 11.18 miles away
and Siena about 50 km or 31 miles.
Please note that there is about a
kilometer (under a mile) of gravel road to get to the
villa. Whilst an ordinary sedan wouldn’t have
a problem with this, you might want to leave the Ferrari
at home for this trip.
Please note:
This property does not have air conditioning. Air conditioning
is rarely necessary in Tuscany due to the lack of humidity
and the temperate climate. Almost all of our properties
at InTuscany are in remodeled medieval or renaissance
buildings. They generally have very thick walls and
high ceilings, most are built on the tops of our gently
rolling hills where they catch the breezes that spring
up at mid day and in the evenings.
Generally
air conditioning is only found by the sea side or in
the city centers where noise and/or humidity make it
necessary. We do not have air conditioning in our offices
or in any of our own homes.
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