Villa Leonardo

It is the ultimate in privacy and independence. The exterior and interiors of this fine old farmhouse have been immaculately restored to very high standards by its decorator owner. Every detail of the restoration has been done with total respect for nature and for Tuscan heritage.

Walk through the long entrance hallway and you will be led to a separate living room with a fireplace and a dining room. The living area is colorful and furnished with high-quality fabrics, antiques, fine custom linens and tableware. The dining area is connected to a large state-of-the-art kitchen overlooking a beautiful terrace and the swimming pool. Also on the ground level is a spacious and bright twin bedroom with an en suite bathroom, another lovely twin bedroom with an adjacent bathroom, a study room and a library. On the first level, you'll find four comfortable and thoughtfully furnished bedrooms, all with air conditioning and en suite bathrooms, which are graciously decorated with old mirror frames and antique lamps.

Villa Leonardo is a very elegant property, ideal for an extended family or a group of friends looking for spacious accommodation, comfort, privacy and fabulous views. To enjoy the outdoors and the Tuscan countryside, horseback riding, golf and tennis are nearby. Take a day trip to Florence, just 30 minutes away, or explore several nearby villages, only 5-10 minutes' drive from the villa.

Bedroom & Bathroom Details

The bedrooms, some attractively furnished with four-poster beds, combine charm and tradition with contemporary comfort. Enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding countryside from all six of the bedrooms, each graciously decorated with old mirror frames and antique lamps. Twin beds are not convertible.

Ground Floor: 1 twin bedroom with private adjacent bathroom with shower. 1 large twin bedroom, with direct access to gardens, with en suite bathroom with shower—private, separate entrance from garden area, as well as entrance internally through other twin bedroom.

First Floor: 1 master king bedroom with en suite bathroom (double sink and phone) with tub with handheld shower plus shower stall. 1 king bedroom with en suite bathroom (with skylight window) with shower. 1 twin bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower. 1 twin bedroom with en suite bathroom with tub with handheld shower.

Living Spaces:

The living areas on the ground floor are colorful and furnished with high-quality fabrics, antiques, fine custom linens and table ware. An elegant dining room has direct access to garden/pool. The living room has an open fireplace, ample sofas and satellite TV. The study offers a quiet office or reading space and a library.

Outside Features:

The house is accessed by a private, dirt road (half a mile) and surrounded by an extensive and well-tended garden that rolls gently downward from the house towards the swimming pool, which is situated among sloping green lawns and fruit trees. Near the swimming pool (12 x 6 m) and around the garden and terraces, there is an abundance of outdoor furniture, teak pool furniture, wrought iron and rattan lounges, benches and chairs, marble tables and sun umbrellas for shade. The property enjoys a spectacular view of a 10th-century castle and a panorama of typical Chianti countryside with rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, cypresses and distant farmland. The estate is comprised of 350 olive trees, over 100 walnut trees, a small river delineating its southern boundaries and several acres of forest providing wonderful shade in the summer.

Amenities

• Air conditioning in all first floor bedrooms
• Fully equipped kitchen with two refrigerators
• Washer and dryer
• Hair dryers in 3 bathrooms
• Complete SONY audio set
• Satellite television with over 400 programs
• Phone
• Broadband internet
• Fax
• Computer
• Printer
• Remote-controlled gate entrance
• Broadband internet access (no wi-fi)

Location

• Certaldo – 13 miles
• Florence – 20 miles
• San Gimignano – 21 miles
• Siena – 41 miles
• Pisa – 45 miles

Staff

• Garden and pool maintenance included once per week
• Housekeeping service available, on request at an additional cost
• Meals can be prepared by a local cook at a cost of €35-55 per person (minimum 8 persons) OR by a professional chef at a cost of €45-70 per person (minimum 8 persons)
• Breakfast cleaning service available at an additional cost

Villa Notes

• Electricity, heating, water, and final cleaning included
• Telephone charges extra
• Check-in between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Check-out by 10 a.m.

tuscany Villa Notes

Due to limited transportation in outlying and rural areas, a rental car is essential for stays at countryside villas in Italy. We are more than happy to arrange a car for you during your stay, please just let us know at time of booking.
Please note that Italy villas rent from Saturday to Saturday. Exceptions may be possible on a case by case basis and upon request.
The Italian government has implemented a Visitor’s Tax of €1.50 per person per day and applies to all overnight stays for the first seven days in the destination. This tax is payable to the local property manager.