17th Century Villa 10 Minutes From Florence
An ancient mansion house for your Wedding with stunning frescoes, an unrivalled view over Florence but immersed in rolling Tuscan hills!
The Villa is located in the beautiful and romantic hills between Fiesole and Settignano above Florence the views are marvellous!
The Villa was built in 1400 and is a temple of beauty and tranquillity. In 1700 it became the property of the Tolomei family who renovated it and added another floor. In the second half of the nineteenth century the Villa, along with the Farm, was purchased by Sir Temple Leader, who immediately decided to give a new aspect to the entire area. Today the heirs continue the work of preservation and maintenance, keeping the property in perfect working order.
The Villa has 5 halls on the ground floor, splendidly furnished with original seventeenth and eighteenth century furniture and a panoramic garden overlooking all of Florence.
The Villa is exclusively for its guests has the pleasure to offer its beautiful gardens and the antique lounges for the setting up of any kind of event, from ceremonies (including civil and legally binding ceremonies!) and wedding receptions, to business meetings and gala dinners.
The aristocratic house with its characteristic location, situated on the green hills surrounding Florence has preserved its genuine charm: the original furniture belonging to the XVII -XVIII century, the magnificent lounges with their richly coloured frescoes, the refined tapestries decorating the elegant ballroom and the gorgeous terrace are just some of the unique features that made this Villa the ideal venue for unforgettable events.
The villa, which has been the set for numerous films including Tea with Mussolini by Franco Zeffirelli and Room with a View by James Ivory, has all the features of a private residence: the magnificent rooms (Tapestries Room, Red Lounge, Old Dining Room, Carriage Room and Billiard Room) with their original decor and furnishings, the park with its vast terrace overlooking Florence and the Italian-style garden retains intact the charm of its past splendour and today are now utilised for elegant events of an exclusive flavour.
At your guests disposal, accommodation is offered in apartments located within the estate, which have been carved out of ancient rustic homesteads and several of the former convent buildings.
Recently renovated in respect of the original architectural style, the apartments are authentic country dwellings in terms of style, peace and panoramic views.
In the summer months, guests can enjoy the use of the lovely swimming pool, located in the gardens of the Fattoria, commanding a truly matchless view over the surrounding countryside.
There is also an intensive programme of activities to choose from: cookery courses, art and restoration courses, guided tours of the olive mill and the Villa, tastings and discovery tours of Tuscany.