VILLA GRANDUCA
Starting from € 2890 per day
- Destination
Florence - Property ID
ITVITT2024 - Max n.
of guests
12 - House area
1200 - Bedrooms
6 - Bathrooms
9
General
If you are looking to enjoy a unique vacation in a spectacular location, this Villa is the right place. The 1300 Mansion was once one of the twelve sumptuous hunting residences of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de’ Medici, grandson of the famous Lorenzo Il Magnifico (Lorenzo the Magnificent). Built on a hill of olive trees and vineyard overlooking the valley that connects Florence to Lucca, the villa has retained its original architectural beauty and grandiosity. Yous will be able to reside in such a unique and truly special atmosphere while enjoying the enchanting Italian garden, the beautiful park, the numerous bedrooms and the large swimming pool. The property can accommodate 12 people divided in 4 master double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, 2 twin bedrooms all with en-suite bathroom, 9 bathrooms in total All the air conditioned rooms are decorated with antique furniture and paintings, venetian glass chandeliers and persian carpets, while all the bathrooms have been recently renewed. There is an extra king size bedroom with en-suite bathroom available at an additional price
The Villa was built almost 500 years ago and, despite the continuous renovations and comforts that it features nowadays, it displays all its original themed decorations, making the villa very unique - the billiard room, in front of the original Renaissance sacred Chapel, the Hunting room, or the Armors corridor, with impressive iron decorations, are just a few examples.
Although during spring and summer guests love to enjoy the majority of their snacks or proper meals outside in the garden alfresco or by the pool, the castle features an impressive dining room with a wooden table and royal chairs.
The villa is fourty minutes by car from the international airports of Florence and Pisa and ten minutes from the railway station of Montecatini Terme (trains to Florence and Pisa leave every hour). Particularly recommended for Golf and SPA lovers, the house guarantees privacy and tranquillity, even if it’s close to any sort of modern commodity.
Private events are allowed on request, Staff service is at disposal all days, and a Cook is available to prepare all meals.
GROUND FLOOR
• Entrancehall
• Large dining room with stone fireplace sitting up to 20 guests
• Smaller dining room (ideal for children)
• Fully equipped eat-in kitchen
• Guests office wit hComputer and fax facilities,Wi-Fi internet access, safe box
• Living room
• Laundry room
• Service bathroom
• 1master king bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower
• 1master king bedroom with en-suite bath room with tub
• Stairs leading to the first floor
FIRST FLOOR
• Spacious living room with fireplace and piano
• Smaller intimate living room
• Tv room
• Reading room with private library containing an antique collection of books
• Billiard room
• Consecrated private chapel
• 1master king bedroom withe n-suite bathroom with shower
• 1master king bedroom with en-suite bathroom with tub and shower
• 1king bedded room with en-suite bathroom and terrace overlooking the park and the valley
• 1 twin bedded room (French beds) with en-suite bathroom
OUT-DOOR FACILITIES
• Swimming pool(59x22feet) equipped with wooden chairs and chaise lounge
• Pool house with small kitchen and outdoor area equipped with table and chairs for dining by the pool
• Barbecue
• Tennis table with racquets
• Football table
• 1hectare private park
Rooms & Bathrooms
GROUND FLOOR
Bedroom 1 (Master)
King size bed, en-suite Bathroom with Shower, air cond., fireplace, smart TV
Bedroom 2 (Master)
King size bed, en-suite Bathroom with Bath tub, air cond., smart TV
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 3 (Master)
King size bed, en-suite Bathroom with Bath tub, air cond., smart TV
Bedroom 4 (Master)
King size bed, en-suite Bathroom with Shower, air cond., smart TV
Bedroom 5
Twin size beds, en-suite Bathroom with Shower, air cond., smart TV
Bedroom 6
Twin size beds, en-suite Bathroom with Shower, air cond., smart TV
ON REQUEST
Bedroom 7
extra king size bedroom with en-suite bathroom available at an additional price
Alfresco Dinner
Alfresco Shower
Baby cot
Barbecue
Car parking
Fireplace
High chair
Outdoor features
Sat TV
Alarm System
Wi-Fi
Air conditioned
Hair dryer
Heating
Kettle
Microwave oven
No smoking
Outdoor pool
Self-catering kitchen
Towels for the swimming pool
Dish Washer
Features & Amenities
Fully equipped Tuscan style kitchen
Formal dining room for up to 20
Enjoyable billiard room
Large living room with fireplace and piano
Tv room
5 Well appointed double bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, AC (portable units), Sat TV and hair dryers
1 twin bedded room (French beds) with en-suite bathroom
Indoor consecrated private chapel
Guest study with computer and fax facilities, safe box
Wi-Fi internet access
Swimming pool 18mx7m
Dining area for “al fresco” dining
Pool house with small kitchen and bathroom
Ping pong table and racquets
Football table
BBQ
Private park 1 hectare
Indoor 1,600 sqm
Walking distance from restaurant and bar
Included Services
Concierge service
Daily breakfast service (Food / beverage costs not included)*
Chef service to prepare dinner every day (Food / beverage costs not included)*
Daily cleaning (4 hours per day – morning service
Mid week linen change (Wednesday)
Exclusive use of the Swimming pool
Pool and garden maintenance
Internet access
Final cleaning
Utilities: Electricity, AC, Water, Gas and Internet access
Extra Services
Extra maid service euro 25 per hours
Additional towels change € 20 per room
Additional bed linens € 25 per room
Waiter service € 40 per hour
Shopping service € 50
Laundry service € 20 per load
Ironing service € 25 per hour
Sleeps up to 12 persons
There is an extra Bedroom on request (to be quoted separately)
7 nights minimum stay in High and Middle Season
Mandatory electricity consumption fee: €500/week to be paid locally cash
4 nights minimum stay in Low Season
No Self-Catering Villa
First deposit for food and beverage € 1500
Damage Deposit (Refundable) € 5000
Gas (Heating) when used forfeited at €350 plus 22% VAT per day
Swimming pool open from May the 15th to Sept the 30th
Pets on request (extra charge) € 50 x day
No smoking Villa
Children Welcome
Events allowed (on request)
Estate manager lives on-site
Check in between 3.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Late check in fee euro 50/hour for any arrival after 7pm
Check out before 10 am on the day of departure
Getting there
Rental car recommended
Shuttle service from/to airport (extra charge)
Distances
8 Km Montecatini Terme
8 Knìm Golf Course
37 Km Lucca
41 Km Pisa airport
44 Km Florence airport
Area Information
This valley where the property is located is an original mix of famous thermal resorts, intact nature and ancient Medieval villages. It is found in the deep and secret heart of Tuscany, between Florence and Lucca and, for centuries, was a crossroads for culture, trade and meetings. Her hills conceal villages and castles that from the “Swiss Pesciatina ‘’ stretches out until Vinci where the genius of Leonardo da Vinci was born. Versilia Club beaches as well as Chianti most famous wineries and historical gardens are within one hour of reach. From the chestnut woods, passing through the landscape scattered with olives trees, we reach the valley where the precious waters of Montecatini Terme and the steam of Monsummano Terme’s grotta are born, and where the natural reserve of Padule di Fucecchio extends. This is the homeland of Pinocchio, the most famous puppet in the world.
There are several remarkable Art towns in the area (Pisa, Lucca, Firenze) and also some beautiful and relatively unknown medieval towns like (Pietrasanta, Vinci). In the area there are also a number of interesting contemporary gardens as well as some of the most incredible private villas of the world. There are several tennis courts nearby the estate. The golf club is less than ten minutes away. The baths and spas date back to the fourteenth century and nowadays there are nine fully-functioning ‘terme’ spread around the town. Elegant, peaceful and relaxing, it is a perfect resting place. Enriched waters have been drunk by previous visitors including Rossini, Verdi, Princess Grace, Orson Welles, Clark Gable, Douglas Fairbanks and assorted European royalty. Verdi was particularly taken, searching for eternal youth each year for 25 years.
