Villa Fortini

Villa Fortini

Magnificent villa with private pool and garden, located among the hills of Bagno a Ripoli, on the outskirts of Florence. It can sleep up to 13 people, has 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.

External Description

Villa Fortini is located in Bagno a Ripoli countryside, just 20 minutes from Florence. Surrounded by a private fenced garden (5,000 m2) with lawn, olive trees and flowers, the property boasts an outdoor dining area with tables for 14 people and a barbecue, ideal for alfresco meals while enjoying the enchanting view of the Tuscan hills.
The outdoor spaces are embellished with a lovely pool (8.10 m x 11.40 m, depth from 1.10 m to 1.30 m), open from 1 April to 30 October. The pool is equipped with: sunbeds, parasol, swing, lounge area, tables with chairs, and 2 bathrooms (including one with shower).
Moreover, at guests' disposal a private parking for 6 cars.
The owner of the villa lives in an independent apartment within the property with a separate entrance, therefore the utmost privacy is guaranteed.

Internal Description

Villa Fortini is spread over 4 levels and can accommodate up to 13 people, has 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Internet Wifi is included. All bedrooms have air conditioning. All bedrooms on the first floor have mosquito nets. 1 baby bed with bars, 1 high chair and 8 mobile fans are available on request. Pets are not allowed.

Basement: In the basement there is a small laundry room with washing machine and dryer.

Ground floor: The ground floor houses the living area, made up of: three elegant lounges furnished in Tuscan style with antique furniture and large windows overlooking the garden; a large dining room that can seat up to 14 people; a large kitchen, fully equipped with: breakfast table, oven, stove, refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, toaster, microwave, and coffee machine.
A toilet completes the floor.

First floor: The first floor is accessed via a lift or by climbing a large pietra serena staircase. This level is dedicated to the sleeping area divided as follows: 1 double with ensuite bathroom (with shower) and tv; 3 doubles (including one standard bed, one with kingsize canopy bed and one with French bed); 1 twin with separate beds and tv. You will also find two bathrooms (one with bathtub and the other with bathtub and shower).

Attic: The attic, reachable only by stairs, consists of: 1 single bedroom, 1 double bedroom, a bathroom with bathtub, and a bright sitting room with single sofa bed, armchairs, tv, reading corner, and bookcase. The use of the single sofa bed has an extra cost.
From the sitting room you can directly access the lovely terrace, from which you can admire a beautiful panorama of the Tuscan countryside.

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Prices and conditions

Included in the price: Internet Wifi; utilities (water, gas, electricity up to 35 Kw per day, and waste disposal); 1 set of bed linen and bath towels and 1 large pool towel per person; private parking; coffee pods.

Excluded from the price: Final cleaning (700.00€ cash only); electricity more than 35 Kw per day (1.20€ per Kw); use of the extra single sofa bed at a cost of 150.00€ per week (for stays of less than 7 nights the price is still 150.00€); grocery shopping (to be booked in advance): 25.00€ + cost of items; breakfast service (to be booked in advance): you can choose between an Italian breakfast (25.00€ for 2 people) and a Continental breakfast (45.00€ for 2 people). Tourist tax if required (the amount usually varies, depending on location, from 0.50€ to 4.00€ per person per night for a maximum of seven nights, excluding minors, and will be paid upon arrival).

Security deposit: Customers are required to pay 1,500.00€ security deposit (credit card, no American Express accepted) at check-in, which will be returned 48 hours after check-out upon any damages.

Places to visit

Villa Fortini is nestled among the hills of Bagno a Ripoli, just 20 minutes from Florence.
The closest village is Grassina (1.5 km away) where you will find all the essential services (supermarket, grocery, pharmacy, bars and restaurants).
The proximity to the Chianti Classico area (approximately 20 minutes by car), known worldwide for the prestigious wine, also allows you to easily visit its enchanting villages such as Strada in Chianti, Greve in Chianti and Panzano in Chianti.
Moreover, the location represents a strategic starting point to easily and quickly reach all the main Tuscan cities such as Lucca, Pisa and Siena in a short time (approximately 1 hour by car).
For golf lovers, in just 10 minutes by car you can reach the Ugolino Golf Club, a highly technical 18-hole course inaugurated in 1934, and based on a design by Cecil Blandford and Peter Gannon.

Main distances: Grassina (1.5 km), Florence (9 km), Strada in Chianti (10 km), Arezzo (73 km), Siena (75 km), Lucca (92 km), Pisa (95 km).
Please note that the distances mentioned above are approximate, and are referred as the crow flies from the property.