Villa Amena - Historical house with garden and pool near Florence — Property 9274

Villa Amena - Historical house with garden and pool near Florence

Impressive historical Villa in outstanding country setting with 3.500 qm of garden and private pool. Villa Amena crowns the top of a hill stretches across 150 hectares - olive trees, fields and woods as far as the eye can see. Private paths lead around the property. This huge house (600qm) dates back to the time around 1300 and is largely furnished with antique furniture owned by the family - fitting in well with the rustic, countryside character of the estate. Many of the rooms have silkily shining terracotta floors, there are a few wooden ceilings and several antique but well functioning wood stoves. Sit back and enjoy the atmosphere of a house steeped in history and the comfort possible by living together with a large group. Villa Amena has hired staff working in the house and garden. Cook for lunch and dinner available on request. Good starting point for reaching the art cities of Tuscany.

Location Near Barberino di Mugello Barberino di Mugello < Mugello < Florence Area < Tuscany < Italy

Availability for the villa in Florence Area, Tuscany, Italy

Last updated on:

Thursday, 04 September 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

From May to October

Rental rates for the villa in Florence Area, Tuscany, Italy

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Notes to the rental rates

• The above mentioned rental prices refer to an occupancy of 8 people. Bed, bath and kitchen linens, water, electricity, gas, maid service (2 hours house cleaning per day 6 days per week), pool cleaning service, garden maintenance all included in the price.
  Cook available, please specify when booking, to be paid in euros on the premises at the end of each working day:
  Cook for lunch or dinners during your stay: EUR 18 per hour plus the expenses.
  
• Security deposit, wood for stoves and fireplace, telephone, additional bed, final cleaning to be paid in euros on the premises:
  Security deposit: EUR 400.
  Wood for stoves and fireplace: please check price on the premises.
  Telephone: metered.
  Additional bed if maximum capacity PAX is exceeded: EUR 140 per week.
  Final cleaning: EUR 100.
  Pets allowed: EUR 50 per week domestic pet supplement.
  
• Reservations are not limited to rental periods from Saturday to Saturday during middle and low season.
  Minimum 4 days: daily rate EUR 570.
  Reservations from Saturday to Saturday only during the month July / August. Availability only during the above mentioned dates. No central heating available.
  Pool size: 6 x 12 m / opening dates: April 28th - September 29th. Baby bed and high chair available: free of charge. Please contact us for further information.
  

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

Villa Amena - historical location

You want to travel together with a group of friends? You are looking for a house with garden? You would prefer plenty of space and a quiet area? You want to be within easy reach of the Tuscan art cities? And – to top it all – there should be a pool as well? Villa Amena offers all of this and more. This huge house dates back to the time around 1300 and was first mentioned in historical sources in 1427. Although there is nothing left of the antique towers (probably defense towers), mentioned in the documents, the house still looks like a small fortress: the south-west side, which faces the valley, is protected by a sloping wall, on which this massive square building rests. The first impression of a fortress is pleasantly corrected by such decorations as the gracefully curved facade, the arched entrance portal and the small “bell window” above. The large Renaissance windows with their attractive frames, window sills and seats of Pietraserena stone are also worth admiring.

Villa Amena - interior and service

The villa is largely furnished with antique furniture owned by the family - fitting in well with the rustic, countryside character of the house. Many of the rooms have silkily shining terracotta floors, there are a few wooden ceilings and several antique but well functioning wood stoves. Sit back and enjoy the atmosphere of a house steeped in history and the comfort possible by living together with a large group: Villa Amena has hired staff working in the house and garden (2 hours a day except Sundays). On prior request (when you book the house) it is even possible to organize a cook to prepare a midday or evening meal. There are several restaurants nearby – a particularly good one is 3 km from the house. In summer, the garden invites one to spend more time outside: there is a private pool about 100 m from the house, a shady roof, barbecue and sun loungers on the large lawn. An antique well adorns the spacious garden.

Villa Amena - quiet surrounding

Villa Amena crowns the top of a hill, on the slopes of Monti della Calvana, in western Mugello. The villa can be reached via a private drive, bordered by age-old cypress trees. A giant chestnut tree, sculptured round bushed and flowers in terracotta pots decorate the gravel forecourt. From here the eye roams over 3500 m2 of garden and the surrounding landscape - private paths lead around the property: This country estate stretches across 150 hectares - olive trees, fields and woods as far as the eye can see. Once you have passed through the entrance gates, you step into a shared inner courtyard. During the refurbishment work, wonderful pillars were discovered and there is even a private chapel. In the summer, the courtyard has garden furniture and is just the place for an outdoor meal. The villa is built around this inner courtyard. But note: despite this private location it is anyhow a very good starting point for reaching the art cities of Tuscany.