Il Laghino: Country house in the Florentine Hills, Tuscany — Property 62656

Il Laghino: Country house in the Florentine Hills, Tuscany

IL Laghino is a charming country house in the hills above Fiesole, Tuscany, just 20 minutes north of Florence. The country location is excellent for visiting Florence and most historical towns in Tuscany. The property has a beautiful country setting close to the Mugello valley with Florence beyond. The property offers spacious accommodation for up to 7 people, with three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a newly refurbished kitchen, fabulous large living room with fireplace typical of the Tuscany region, opening onto a wide, covered portico. There are wooded hillside views and a good size garden of about 1.5 ha.

Location Polcanto Polcanto < Mugello < Florence Area < Tuscany < Italy

Polcanto Polcanto < Mugello < Florence Area < Tuscany < Italy

 marks the location of this property in Polcanto

Availability for the house in Florence Area, Tuscany, Italy

Last updated on:

Monday, 11 August 2008

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• Rentals price includes water, heating electricity, final cleaning. Telephone not included - based on consumption. Security deposit: £200 payable with balance and returned subject to final check. Payment terms: 15% upon booking, balance 60 days before arrival. 10% reduction from standard rate for the second week.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the house in Florence Area, Tuscany, Italy

Local Amenities

3 km away from il Laghino there is the village of Polcanto with all the convenience shops one may need. The lovely village of Fiesole is 10 minutes away with its art, shops and restaurants. Further North in Borgo San Lorenzo 17 Km there are every kind of shop, a huge shopping centre, sporting resources such as tennis courts, indoor swimming pools and facilities for horse country-riding. In the Bilancino Lake near Barberino di Mugello( c 20km) it is possible to sail, windsurf, kayak and go fishing. The wonderful old city of Bologna with its lovely architecture, markets and restaurants, is about an hour and a half drive to the north east just beyond the regional boundary. Further south the Chianti area, Siena, San Gimignano, Greve, Montepulciano and other well known Tuscany towns with their art galleries, gastronomia and boutiques are all within easy reach.

Golf Information:

The Golf Club Poggio dei Medici is close by (less then half an hour away : Tel. +39 055 843 0436). It was constructed to USGA standards, and opened in 1995. It is recognized as the best course in Tuscany and among the finest in Italy. It is the home of the LPGA Italian Open. It is an 18 hole, par 73 International Championship Course, 6367 meters long, 5091 meters for ladies tees, 6519 meters or 7139 yards from championship tees. Driving range with putting and pitching green and shaded driving bays, extensive practice area. Open year-round, seven days per week. Golf lessons with PGA Academy Pros are available. Poggio dei Medici is in the heart of the Mugello area (25km from Florence). The club is well known for being the largest in Tuscany and for organizing the international Lady-Cup. The course can be used by golfers of all levels and is housed in the gracious 16th century Villa Cignano with its bar, lounges and restaurant.