casa vallecchio

General

Florence is surrounded by serenely picturesque hills clad in olive groves, vineyards and cypresses. High up on one of these hills, to the southeast of the city, is Casa Vallecchio. This house’s particular hilltop location allows it to steal an unprecedented march on its rivals - what better way to start the day than a dip in the fabulous pool, followed by a leisurely breakfast in the shaded poolside pergola, with a view of Florence’s Duomo in the distance?
    
Use of the pool and gardens is shared with the very friendly owners who live in an independent part of the house. Up to four guests therefore have the use of the remaining, and very spacious, other parts. The owners will  happily advise about the many delightful walks to be taken in the surrounding hills, as well as other enjoyable diversions, such as horse-riding.

Location

Antella, at four kilometres, is the nearest town with shops, banks etc. While Florence, at thirteen kilometres, is very conveniently reached by car or, better still, leave the car and catch one of the three or four buses per hour that make the 20 minute journey to the city centre. Access to the property is via a four kilometre drive that is steep, narrow and winding in parts. The swimming pool is 12m x 4m.
From the outdoor parking area, a short flight of steps lead up to an elevated covered terrace which is furnished for outdoor dining, has a big barbecue and of course a stupendous view.

Layout

First Floor:

• Sitting room 
• Large dining room and kitchen area with fridge/freezer,  hob and double sink unit 
• One large twin/double bedded room with ensuite shower room, WC etc. 
• One spacious double bedded room with open fireplace 
• Shower room with WC etc.

Use of the owner’s washing machine is on request

Swimming pool open between 15th May and 15th September (weather permitting).