Location and Surrounding Area. Immersed in the peaceful Tuscan countryside, this magnificent recently-restored property is ideally located to explore the region’s cultural highlights and most spectacular natural wonders. With wonderful views of the surrounding countryside, this exclusive property is the perfect location for unforgettable day trips to the most beautiful towns in Tuscany and provides a unique opportunity to admire its splendid landscapes while soaking up the region’s incredibly rich historical and cultural heritage.
The villa is just a stone’s throw from Florence, a treasure trove of art with an astonishing contemporary vibe. Beyond the extraordinary artistic heritage, a testimony to its centuries of civilization, the best way to enjoy Florence is to stroll along the riverside avenues at sunset, or to get lost among the city’s myriad alleyways of the bohemian Oltrarno or the narrow little streets of San Niccolò, where it feels like you have ended up in another time along its centuries-old walls.
The villa is just a few kilometers from San Gimignano, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Italy. From afar, San Gimignano looks like a town from a Renaissance painting: a circle of 13th-century walls enclosing tall, teetering stone towers. Its towers make it instantly recognizable, but the art treasures held within its walls are just as remarkable. Although the town is small, there is enough art, architecture and fine food to keep you busy for more than one day.
The villa is just a stone’s throw from the medieval town of Siena. Its ancient red brick buildings, the scallop-shaped main square Piazza del Campo and the Cathedral Square, dominated by the zebra-striped Duomo, make it an absolute must for anyone traveling to Tuscany. Effectively an open-air museum celebrating the Gothic, Siena boasts secular monuments that have retained both their medieval forms and their exceptional art collections, providing plenty to marvel at.
The villa is also a few kilometers from Volterra, one of Tuscany’s most dramatic hilltop towns. Despite its many attractions, Volterra sees fewer tourists than other Tuscan towns, so you can expect to share its winding stone streets with locals and explore its ancient sites without crowds. Founded by the Etruscans and surrounded by medieval walls, Volterra has a notable historic center filled with fascinating Roman ruins, medieval buildings and alabaster workshops.
In less than two hours by car you can reach Pisa, exceptionally well-known for its Leaning Tower. Moving between its alleys and riversides you will discover architectural jewels such as Santa Maria della Spina, the headquarters of the Scuola Normale Superiore in Piazza dei Cavalieri, the exhibitions of Palazzo Blu and the magnetic charm of Piazza dei Miracoli. Start from the Baptistery and head to the 130-meter Camposanto Monumentale overlooking the square.
Villa Carola is 32 km from Florence Amerigo Vespucci International Airport, 99 km from Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport, 121 km from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport and 290 km from Rome Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. Florence is 13 km from the villa, San Gimignano is 63 km, Siena is 81 km, Volterra is 85 km, Lucca is 95 km, Livorno is 110 km, Viareggio is 116 km, Pisa is 118 km, Forte dei Marmi is 127 km.
The Property. Surrounded by greenery, Villa Carola has been masterfully restored while preserving the atmosphere of a traditional Tuscan country residence. Offering a warm atmosphere, Villa Carola can accommodate up to eleven guests plus four extra guests featuring six bedrooms (3 twin/double bedrooms, one of which for disabled people, 2 double bedrooms and 1 single room adjacent to the room for disabled people) in the main villa and two double/twin bedrooms in the dépendance.
Surrounded by a lush garden, this magnificent property boasts a large pool (which can be heated on request) overlooking the Tuscan hills and a generous poolside area furnished with comfortable sun loungers inviting guests to sit back and unwind. Offering a tranquil atmosphere, the poolside area represents an idyllic spot for basking in the sun and enjoying wonderful moments of relaxation. The outdoor area also features an al fresco terrace in the shade of a pergola complete with dining area and barbecue.
The entrance hall of the villa opens onto a spacious living room complete with fireplace and dining room which occupies the entire south façade of the villa and opens onto a beautiful terrace overlooking the valley. Adjacent to the professionally-equipped kitchen is a breakfast room. For a tasting evening, head down to the carnotzet, which is complete with an ancient pizza oven. The villa is equipped for disabled people. They have their own bedroom with bathroom on the ground floor and an adjoining single room for an assistant. On the ground floor, near the single room, you will also find a guest bathroom.
On the first floor of the villa there are four spacious bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom: two twin rooms which can be converted into double bedrooms and two double bedrooms with king-size bed. In the silence of the ancient attic, enjoying the splendid 360-degree view of the Valdarno, it is possible to retire to read, write and listen to music. The dépendance offers a living room with open fireplace and kitchenette. The dépendance also features two double bedrooms (which can be transformed into twin rooms on request) with en-suite bathroom (one with both tub and shower, and one with shower).
Please note that Villa Carola is located near Il Frutteto and they can be booked together for larger groups. Near Il Frutteto you will also find a fitness area with independent access, which is available on request (unless already booked by the guests of Il Frutteto) and features sauna, Jacuzzi, treadmill, exercise bike, weights and two bathrooms with shower.
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