Villa Salivolpe - 7 BDR with private swimming pool

The villa spreads into three independent apartments each with an independent entrance. The apartments, although divided are exclusively reserved for the same group of friends/family. NO-SHARING with other guests. This offers total privacy for big groups or for more than one family. Due to covid safe practices and understanding the need for new kinds of requests, we are now able to rent 1 or 2 apartments only for a limited number of people in the same group. For this kind of rent, only during mid and low season, we kindly ask you to inquire for a tailored quote. On arrival at Villa Salivolpe, one instantly breathes the fresh green air of the Tuscan countryside and is overwhelmed by the stunning 360° views offered by the location. Being just 20 miles from the city of Florence and 30 miles from Siena, the villa is ideally situated to experience Tuscany at its very best! The historic district of Florence starts approximately 15 miles away, about a 20-minute drive by car. Florence Airport is about 20 miles away. You may reach the nearest village on foot but a car is strongly recommended for moving around at the discovery of the many little villages, of local producers or of the main art cities. From the top of the hill, where the house nests, the views are stunning, and watching the sunrise or the sunset over the rolling hills is an amazing experience! Children can enjoy themselves running freely in the fields, playing outside where there is plenty of space to roam. Surrounded by olive groves, the beautifully kept natural private lawn/garden, as well as the panoramic paved and covered terrace for enjoying your dinners al fresco, or simply to read a book, offer a peaceful and quiet atmosphere at all hours. Just a few steps ahead one enters the villa which is split into three lovely, fully-serviced apartments, (called Nespolo - Melograno - Salice) spread over two floors, and each with its own independent entrance, providing maximum privacy and comfort for large groups. The house is, in fact, suitable for groups of friends and families with children. Entering the main door of the largest apartment (Nespolo), one is welcomed into an open space with a fully-equipped cozy kitchen corner; a wide dining area with a beautiful long table seating up to 16 people; and a living area with couches, a coffee table, and television. All the apartments have a kitchen corner and a living area. All 8 bedrooms are double, with single beds. 4 bedrooms may be turned into king-size, with double sheets 2 bedrooms may be turned into king size but with single sheets 2 bedrooms are twin Only one twin bedroom has no private bathroom (Nespolo apt). All rooms have mosquito nets, shutters, and stunning views! The private swimming pool (5x10 meters) is also in a panoramic position. One can walk around the olive groves, or enjoy sunbathing on our outdoor furniture (parasols and sun-beds) It is the ideal place to relax and appreciate the beautiful, old, olive fields surrounding the house. There is an infinite variety and availability of local food products that one can buy directly from the producers in the area. Simply turn down any road in the countryside and keep an eye out for the small signs put up to attract customer interest. Less than one hour away from all the “must-see” art cities of Florence, Siena, and Lucca, the area offers many gems to visit. Just take the back roads to discover them and you will be left with memories as lasting and intense as those to be found in the obligatory sites. Don't expect many tourist sights around the corner, just walk and wander, go to the nearby vineyard for a wine-tasting, or visit the sheep farm nearby where the most wonderful cheese is made from the local milk Apart from once belonging to the Strozzi family, little is known of this property. Perhaps a small cloister dating back to the XII century, while other portions were added later. We bought it in 1998 and after restructuring and renovating it, we have always treated it as our pied-à-Terre during weekends and holidays, as we live and work in Milan. The house is full of charm, independent, yet with neighboring houses, and is very near to all amenities, as well as many good restaurants, and, of course, shops in near San Casciano!! We have bicycles in our storeroom; get on them and explore the area! There is also a wood oven where one could bake bread, cook pizzas, or simply anything one likes. Everything will taste much better. An area with an old stone table, just outside the Nespolo apartment, looking over the swimming pool, allows freedom without worrying about dirt in the house. Besides many other activities, one can play tennis in Ponterotto, where there is also a beautiful walk along the river and a Trattoria to stop by for a snack or lunch; or go horseback riding in Santa Cristina; or book a tour in a hot air balloon in Montagnana. Banks, post offices, pharmacies, and a hospital are all less than half an hour’s drive away either in San Casciano or in Montespertoli. The absolute quietness, the land, and the light of this place will make one’s stay a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We really hope your holiday will meet, and possibly exceed your expectations. During winter there is an extra charge for heating.