VILLA BABETTE

Description

Villa Babette

Location and Surrounding Area

Immersed in the peaceful Tuscan countryside and situated in the heart of Chianti, this exclusive property is ideally located to offer complete privacy to its guests and to explore the region’s cultural highlights and most spectacular natural wonders. Enjoying a privileged position between Florence and Siena, Villa Babette represents the ultimate location for day trips to the most beautiful towns in Tuscany and provides a unique opportunity to admire its iconic landscapes while soaking up the region’s incredibly rich historical and cultural heritage.

The villa is just a stone’s throw away from Florence, whose museums house the greatest artistic treasures in the world. The most important sites in Florence include the Duomo, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, and the Churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce. Wander the ancient streets of the city until you reach the Arno River, cross the Ponte Vecchio and experience the newest area of Florence, the Oltrarno. Where else can you stroll the same streets walked by Michelangelo, Leonardo and Botticelli, while savoring the world’s best gelato?

In just one hour by car, you can easily reach Siena, Italy’s loveliest medieval town, whose heart is represented by the magnificent Piazza del Campo, scene of the lively Palio horse race, which is held twice a year in July and August. The Campo is dominated by the Palazzo Pubblico and its Torre del Mangia, from which it is possible to admire the view of the town. Effectively a giant, open-air museum celebrating the Gothic, Siena boasts spiritual and secular monuments that have retained both their medieval forms and their exceptional art collections, providing plenty to marvel at.

The villa is also a one-hour drive from Lucca, also known as “the city of 100 churches”: hidden behind imposing Renaissance walls, its cobbled streets, delightful piazzas and shady promenades make it a perfect destination to explore on foot. In less than an hour and a half’s drive, you can also reach Pisa, exceptionally well-known for its famous Leaning Bell Tower. After having climbed all the steps up to the top of the tower to admire the breathtaking view of the town, continue your visit to other monuments in the marvelous Piazza dei Miracoli, such as the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Monumental Cemetery.

Villa Babette is 35 km from Florence Amerigo Vespucci International Airport and 76 km from Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport. Florence is 27 km from the villa, San Gimignano is 40 km, Siena is 59 km, Volterra is 63 km, Pisa is 81 km and Lucca is 92 km

The Property

Surrounded by nature and immersed in a landscape of outstanding beauty characterized by gentle hills, Villa Babette provides the perfect retreat for those seeking complete privacy and pure relaxation in the heart of Tuscany. Offering the warmness and atmosphere of a traditional Tuscan farmhouse, Villa Babette can accommodate up to twelve guests featuring six comfortable bedrooms (five double bedrooms and one twin room) with bathroom spread across the main villa and the dépendance.

Immersed in lush garden , the villa boasts a magnificent pool with Jacuzzi and a spacious poolside area equipped with comfortable sun loungers and large parasols providing plenty of shade. Offering a peaceful atmosphere and overlooking the Chianti hills, this exceptional area beside the pool represents the perfect place for enjoying wonderful moments of relaxation in the company of a good book and a glass of prosecco. The patio also features a generous al fresco dining area with a large table under the shade of a pergola where guests can intimately spend time together while enjoying traditional Italian food and the mild Tuscan climate.

On the ground floor of the main villa, the interior living space is furnished with comfortable sofas offering plenty of seating: as the evening falls, sit around the fireplace and relax while enjoying a glass of Chianti wine. The ground floor also houses a spacious dining room and two fully-equipped kitchens with all the amenities you might need during your stay. In the main villa you will find five bedrooms (four double bedrooms and one twin room) spread over two floors. Each room has en-suite bathroom. Two bathrooms have Jacuzzi tub, the other bathrooms have shower.

In the dépendance you will find one double bedroom and a bathroom with shower. The dépendance has two floors and features a cozy sitting area complete with fireplace, a kitchen and a bathroom. On the upper floor you will find a comfortable double bedroom.

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