THE ESTATE
Villa Cafaggiolo is an old stone-built farmhouse atop a hill in a panoramic position, surrounded by open farm-land, cultivated with olive groves and vineyards. It is situated in a charming location amid the Chianti hills, only 7.5 miles east of Florence (20 minutes by car). Pontassieve is only 1.5 miles from the Villa; it is an attractive medieval town where you will find a good choice of shops, banks, several very good restaurants and a shopping centre. There is a regular train service into the centre of Florence, which takes about 20 minutes, and is excellent for those who do not wish to take the car into the city.
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The villa is a large (4310 square feet), free-standing country
dwelling, constructed in the late 1700s and fully restored in 2004. It is
divided into 3 separate completely independent luxury villas, each having
its own private entrance and private, fenced garden.
Villa Cafaggiolo own 2.5 acres of land, which is completely
fenced, terraced and planted with a variety of trees, hedges, flowers and
roses.
The property is divided into 3 independent apartments, each having its
own private entrance and separate garden. There is also private parking.
In the main garden there is a swimming pool (33x13.5 feet) with a spacious deck, surrounded by flower beds.
The owners live in a separate villa in the grounds of Villa
Cafaggiolo and are on hand to meet you and give you as much or as little
assistance as you need to enjoy your holiday and the local area. They are
great horse lovers and have a private stable.
Guests always appreciate the warm, welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.
LOCATION & SURROUNDINGS
The location is ideal for those
wishing to visit Florence and all its glories, while at the same time experiencing
the quiet and tranquillity of a rural setting, away from the noise and bustle
of the city. Villa Cafaggiolo is immersed in absolute silence with a private
road leading to the house; no traffic will disturb your vacation.
The Villa is a short distance from the most famous towns of Tuscany, besides fashion-conscious bargain hunters will find the outlets of Gucci, Ferragamo, Armani, Valentino, Prada, Ysl, Dolce & Gabbana in the town of Leccio (just 7 kilometres distant). 30-70 km. from Siena, Greve in Chianti, San Gimignano, Montalcino, Volterra, Vinci, Lucca, Pisa, Arezzo and the beaches at Viareggio.
[ View on Google Map | map of region ]A lot of people, however, come to Villa Cafaggiolo not to do, but simply to be; to enjoy the tranquil location, beautiful grounds and excellent Tuscan food. This is life as it should be, calm and unhurried; time to talk and listen to friends and family and regain lost vitality.
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