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Villa Piccini is an estate in the Tuscan hills above the Certosa (an historic monastery), with views of Florence and its cathedral from this spot south of the city. It has a swimming pool.

Lying 5km south west of Florence and 2.5km from the exit on the A1 motorway, this villa is superbly situated in countryside yet with easy access to the city. The airport at Florence is just 15km away.

Monastery Certosa of Galluzo, one of the most important monasteries in Europe, was four centuries a focus for pilgrimages. Before Napoleon’s depredations, the monks had amassed more than 500 exquisite works of art. Today, there are still works to admire and the monastery is still occupied by the Cistercian monks.

The owners, the Piccini family, have converted some small stone buildings on the property into five apartments.

The old villa within its own hamlet, was built in the 16th century to look down on Florence. The city is only 15 minutes by car, and there are several other larger villages within ten minutes’ drive of the villa. Tavarnuzze, 3km away, has grocery shops, wine shops and a market, tennis courts, a filling station and a bank.

During the restoration of the hamlet the five apartments were modelled and share, with the owners, a large enclosed parkland and a 12m x 6m swimming pool with views of Florence. Each apartment has a small private outdoor area, but guests are free to use all of the grounds. Irises grow wild, there are citrus trees and extensive lawns.


The houses have parking, central heating and there is a baby bed available. There is laundry at your disposal.

The main villa has been completely renovated to include accommodation for two people on the ground floor and there is a charming separate stone cottage for eight, overlooking stunning landscaped grounds.

This cottage, right next to the main villa, has accomodation for up to four people on the first floor and has two apartments for two people each on the ground floor. The two apartments on the ground floor can be separate or conjoined, accommodating up to four people with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms.

In every direction, the rolling hills are covered with roses, wild flowers, olive groves and rows of ancient Italian cypresses. The quiet countryside setting here contrasts with the bustling and beautiful Florence just 15 minutes away.

Your hostess (Mrs Piccini) is very friendly and speaks a basic English; she has a shop on the Ponte Vecchio and you can always stop into the shop during the day with any questions you may have.

This is an ideal location for travellers wanting exceptional accommodation and easy access to Florence and the treasures of Italy.

Apartment No1 sleeps two over 39m². On the ground floor, it has a very small private entrance/dining room with satellite TV. There is a kitchen corner, a double bedroom and a small bathroom with shower. It has a safe, and comfortable furniture.

This apartment is on the ground floor of the main villa. The comfortable and nicely decorated double room has antiques and a charming arched brick ceiling. Due to the absence of a living room we strongly recommend this apartment for short stays only.

The first floor of the villa is occupied by your hostess, the ever affable and helpful Mrs Piccini and her family.

Stone Cottage Apartment No2 sleeps 4+2 people over 80m² of the first floor. There is a living room (satellite TV) with double divan bed, a kitchen/dining room, a double bedroom, a small bedroom with bunk beds, a bathroom with hip bath and shower. Comfortably furnished, the apartment also has a safe.

Stone Cottage Apartment No3 sleeps 2+2 people over 40m² of the ground floor. There is a small living/dining room (satellite TV) with double sofa bed, a cupboard kitchen (no oven), a washing machine, a double bedroom, a bathroom with shower. Comfortably furnished, the apartment also has a safe.

There is a private outside area and a door that can be unlocked to make Apartment No3 one large unit with Apartment No4. The generous living room has traditional beamed ceilings and terracotta floor. The apartment is comfortably furnished with a mix of contemporary and traditional Tuscan country style.

Stone Cottage Apartment No4 covers 29m² of the ground floor. There is a living/dining room (satellite TV) with kitchen corner (oven, freezer), a double bedroom, a bathroom with shower, and comfortable furniture. Again, there is a private outside area, and a door that can be unlocked to combine Apartments 3 and 4.

Apartment No5 covers 32m² of the mezzanine ground floor. There is a living/dining room (satellite TV) with kitchen corner and divan bed, suitable for children up to 12 years. There is a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower. The flat has very well kept old-fashioned furniture. Terracotta tiled floors and ceilings with ceiling beams provide a lovely atmosphere. There is a washing machine, safe and private garden.

Via Curtatone e Montanara 14, 50053 Empoli, Florence, Italy