Villa Le Rose
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Villa Le Rose
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OVERVIEW
- Villa Le Rose is a prestigious property steeped in history and nature. It is in a fabulous location surrounded by vineyards and olive groves just a few kilometers from Florence, where the scent of flowers and the beautiful swimming pool surrounded by greenery are the setting for our luxurious historical residence.
- Discover the relaxation of the Tuscan countryside in a Luxury Villa just 10 minutes from Florence.
- Villa Le Rose is an elegant Renaissance Villa surrounded by vineyards and olive groves; a jewel of rare beauty set in the Tuscan countryside just ten minutes from the center of Florence. A picturesque avenue flanked by cypress trees will lead you to the entrance of this beautiful Luxury Villa on the hills of Florence, where you will experience unforgettable feelings.
- The Villa measures 1000 square meters and can accommodate up to fourteen guests in seven bedrooms. The dwelling overlooks 2 large gardens for a total of 1,200 square meters of greenery. The property is entirely surrounded by an eleven-hectare park where you can also find a small private lake.
- Originally commissioned by the Marquis Niccolò Antinori in the fifteenth century, the Villa has undergone numerous improvements and renovations over the years, without ever losing its renaissance structure that distinguishes it from any other property in its category, making it truly unique.
- The layout of Villa Le Rose is in fact typical of the aristocratic Renaissance villas, centered around a paved courtyard, surrounded by gardens and situated in an agricultural landscape.
GROUND FLOOR
- The Loggia
- The Loggia plays a central role to the villa’s layout, bridging the walled courtyard outside with the internal living quarters. The courtyard features terracotta vases and jasmine climbers. The Loggia houses two seating areas and a Madonna and Child ceramic plaque from the Renaissance school of della Robbia.
- The entrance hall welcomes guests with adorned mirrors, a Seventeenth Century oil painting of a hunting scene, and a Sixteenth Century wooden table bearing a collection of bronze coursing dogs.
- The Ballroom, also known as the Salone delle Feste, is one of the oldest rooms in the villa. However, doubt is cast over its exact date. Although records indicate that it was frescoed in 1629, art historians confirm that the pale green used, a color favored by the Hapsburg House of Lorraine, was not common in Florence until after 1700.
- The Ballroom features a minstrel’s gallery for performing musicians, and a Steinway grand piano which was played by the Russian virtuoso Anton Rubinstein at a private concert in 1961.
- The Ballroom measures 135 square meters and can comfortably accommodate 110 seated guests.
- The Blue Living room was originally a bedroom in the Sixteenth Century when the villa belonged to the Antinori family. Today it serves as an informal living room. It was frescoed around 1780, on the cusp of Romanticism, with picturesque landscapes and classical ruins as was common for the period.
The Sitting Room
- Facing the Cedar Garden, this small sitting room was entirely frescoed with grotesque motifs in the Nineteenth Century. A curious feature of the room are two small portraits (see p.7) of the villa’s past owners, most likely the Boissevain, which were added in the middle of the last century.
- The Studio was decorated at the same time as the blue living room. It features frescoes in a monochromatic neoclassical style with a trompe-l’oeil effect that mimics a bas-relief. The frescoes are framed in elaborate stucco reliefs. Villa le Rose and the Florence Charterhouse, just minutes away from the villa, are the only two historic buildings in Florence to house this style of fresco painting.
- The Dining Room accommodates up to twenty seated guests. A large, five-tiered crystal chandelier with tear-drop and prismatic pendants hangs in the center of the room. Around 1700 the dining room was frescoed with the myth of Diana and Actaeon.
- The Baldacchino Suite is the only remaining bedroom on the ground floor as originally planned by Niccolò Antinori in the Sixteenth Century. The walls are decorated with frescoes depicting Old Testament scenes. Research has dated the work to 1730.
- The Baldacchino bathroom is frescoed with grotesque motifs from floor to ceiling and finished with a rare marble noted for its unusually wide veining. The bathroom is composed of two rooms. The first features a bath with antique crystal fittings, a handbasin and a fireplace. The second room, which is also entirely frescoed, houses the shower.
One guest bathroom
- BASEMENT
- The Kitchen
- The open-plan kitchen is spacious and bright, and features a traditional Tuscan fireplace and bread oven. It offers all modern amenities, including a dishwasher and plenty of food storage space.
- The whole lower floor maintains its original Fifteenth Century appearance, complete with barrel and cross vaulting.
- FIRST FLOOR
- Sleeps 6 people in 6 double bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
- The Roses Bedroom
- This was one of the first bedrooms created on the first floor during restructuring work in the Nineteenth Century. Favored for its prime position, it overlooks the central courtyard on one side and the surrounding countryside on the other. It comprises adjacent twin beds and a spacious seating area.
- The Roses Bedroom has its own private marble bathroom, which includes a sink, a shower, a bath, a bidet and a toilet.
- The Green Bedroom is the largest suite in the villa. It owes its name to the green Eighteenth Century furniture in the hallway preceding it. A hidden passageway for staff leads to a service hallway and stairs to the ground floor. The bedroom features a double bed, a sitting area with a working fireplace and a sizeable wardrobe.
- The Green bedroom has its own private marble bathroom, which includes a sink, a shower, a bath, a bidet and a toilet.
- The Oriental Bedroom owes its name to the frescoed walls depicting Chinese figures. It is the smallest bedroom but commands a central view of the villa’s park and lake beyond. Fallow deer, hares and other wildlife can be spotted roaming the estate. The bedroom features a four-poster double bed canopied in Nineteenth Century Tuscan silk and a sitting area with a working fireplace.
- The Oriental Bedroom has its own private marble bathroom, which includes a sink, a shower, a bath, a bidet and a toilet.
- The Pink Bedroom is one of the more modern rooms in the villa, decorated with classic furniture and wood flooring. It is a spacious corner bedroom comprised of two single beds that can be joined together to make a double bed. An oversize sofa-bed may, if needed, accommodate a third guest.
- The Pink Bedroom has its own private marble bathroom, which includes a sink, a shower, a bath, a bidet and a toilet.
- The Guest Suite is furnished in a modern style. Its corner position commands a view of the cypress
- tree-lined driveway that leads to the villa. The suite comprises a double bed, a study area and a wardrobe closet.
- The Guest Room has its own private marble bathroom, which includes a sink, a shower, a bath, a bidet and a toilet.
- The Staff Bedroom is a double room for visiting staff. It is equipped with a kitchenette and its own bathroom. This bedroom may be used by the villa’s guests if required.
- The villa has in total eight bathrooms. Two are on the ground floor and six on the first
- Each bedroom has its own en suite marble bathroom which include a washbasin, shower, bath, bidet and toilet.
PLEASE NOTE: Air conditioning is only in the bedrooms and throughout the first floor.
GARDEN AND POOL GROUND
- Villa Le Rose is surrounded by two gardens which measure 1200 square meters combined.
- On one side of the property lies the swimming pool’s Porcinai Garden, named after the landscape and garden designer Pietro Porcinai. The villa’s swimming pool sits in the middle of the north eastern Porcinai Garden.
- It was built in 1960 where the round corral previously stood. Built in the shape of an oval, the swimming pool measures 18 meters in length and 9 meters in width, and is just short of 3 meters in depth.
- On the other side of the villa lies the Cedar Garden, named after the 300-year-old Lebanon cedar that features prominently over it. A tall hedgerow encloses the Cedar Garden’s English style lawn, the roses, potted plants and an al fresco seating area.
Airport distances
- Florence – 15 mins
- Pisa – 1 hour
- Places of interest
- Florence – 12 mins
- Siena – 50 mins
- Lucca – 50 mins
- Rome – 2 hours 40 mins
- Venice – 2 hours 40 mins
Amenities

24/7 Concierge

Air Conditioning
Billiard Table
Private Chef
Swimming Pool
Terrace / Alfresco Dining
View

Wifi
Experiences included
Wine Tasting at Villa
Extra Optional Services
Airport Transfer
Butler
Driver
Fresh Groceries
Guided Tours
Private Chef
Pricing and Availability
The benefits of the Luxury Collection
Toscana - Tuscany
Tuscany is the place we all dream of….The place we want to retire to, and it is that place that will echo in your heart for a life time once you have stayed there and felt the essence of the organic life that passes by there each day.
With fields of sunflowers as far as they eye can see, olive groves and vineyards lining every street corner make Tuscany’s country side a picture worth painting. With its abundance of tiny medieval towns scattered around the hills, open air markets where locals gather each Saturday morning to offer their produce such as Truffle oil, olives, chianti wine, cured meats etc makes Tuscany the perfect place to visit for those that love food, wine and history.
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Martino Altoreggi, 8, Figline Valdarno - +39 055 951112 WHERE TO SHOP Clothing:, The Mall - Tuscany’s most exclusive outlet complex with more than 20 boutiques, including Prada, Gucci Armani, Fendi, Marni and Dolce and Gabbana. Via Europa, 8, Leccio - The Mall Official Website Terracotta objects: the area of Impruneta is famous for the terracotta. Visit Artenova, which sells a unique range of artistic hand-made terracotta decorations. Via Europa, 12 - +39 055 201 2316 Hand embroidered items: linen for the home and lingerie of the finest quality can be found at Grazia Giachi Ricami Piazza Matteotti, 35, Greve in Chianti - +39 055 854 4671 Via Borgo Ognissanti 6 r - +39 055 265 0399 Food specialty store: Macelleria Falorni, one of Italy’s greatest butcher shops where salsicce and prosciutto have been artisanal for eight generations. Here you can buy their products vacuum sealed for easy travel. Piazza Matteotti, 71 – Greve in Chianti - +39 055 853 029. Wine: Enoteca Antinori, an architectural masterpiece built as a shrine in honor to the rich wine of this land. Via Cassia per Siena, 133 Loc. Bargino, San Casciano Val di Pesa - +39 055 23595 [post_title] => Distinta [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => distinta [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2022-03-28 04:27:33 [post_modified_gmt] => 2022-03-28 04:27:33 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://www.italianvillavacations.com.au/?post_type=properties_&p=9281 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => properties_ [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [2] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 9197 [post_author] => 3 [post_date] => 2022-03-15 02:41:08 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-03-15 02:41:08 [post_content] => Villa Ilaria is set on a beautiful estate just a mile away from Palaia, a charming village between Pisa and Florence. The restoration of the property was recently completed, and it is composed of two separate country houses next to one another. Both houses enjoy breathtaking views of the typical Tuscan landscape. The main villa and the annex are both on two floors and they have a common contemporary style with some traditional pieces and architectural details, such as wood beamed ceilings and terracotta floors, which bring warm touches to the spaces. The main attractions of Villa Ilaria are the high end finishings and amenities that provide the utmost comfort. 6 BEDROOMS/ 6 BATHROOMS Main House First Floor: Master queen bedroom with views and flat-screen TV, en-suite bathroom with double sink, Jacuzzi tub and spacious shower. Queen bedroom with wrought-iron bed and a study area, sofa bed, computer, and flat-screen TV in the mezzanine; en-suite bathroom with a generous shower. Twin/queen bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower. Queen bedroom with wrought iron bed and en-suite bathroom with shower. Annex First Floor: Two queen bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom and spacious shower. LIVING SPACES Main House Ground Floor: The living room features a soft, neutral color palette, selected for the upholstering of the comfortable sofas and armchairs, which is counteracted by the vibrancy of the original brick arched ceiling and the terracotta floor to create a welcoming atmosphere. The dining room accommodates up to 12 people with its generous table. From this room, you can enjoy great views of the valley. A spacious, gourmet kitchen with double ovens, American-size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave oven and a center island with an additional sink. The kitchen is a dream for the amateur chefs in the group, and it is fully equipped to be the perfect stage for the preparation of delicious meals! The game room provides a card table, an abundance of books, and a variety of board games, including chess and domino, a flat-screen TV and a PS3. Laundry room with washer and dryer at guests’ disposal. First Floor: Polished living room with beautiful large fireplace and two comfortable sofas with central ottoman and large flat-screen TV with DVD player. The red accented pillows and ottoman add vibrancy to the clean lined space. Annex Ground Floor: Bright and airy living room with plush upholstered sofas, flat-screen TV, and stereo. This room boasts dazzling views of the outdoor landscape. Fully equipped eat-in gourmet kitchen with oven, stove, dishwasher, built-in refrigerator, and microwave. OUTDOOR FEATURES Spacious and elegantly furnished patio for enjoyable informal dining al fresco with beautiful views of the valley. Generous manicured verdant lawns, a perfect space for children to play. Barbecue and wood-burning oven available for pizza nights in the comfort of your villa. Private infinity-edge swimming pool (12 m x 6.5 m) with sun beds, lounges and shades. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Villa Ilaria’s units are perfect for large groups of friends or multigenerational family gatherings. Conveniently located at a short distance to the nearby village where you can find groceries, a butcher’s shop, a gas station, takeout pizza, a sundry store and several good restaurants. On the premises, the estate has a vegetable garden which provides seasonal produce – ask the gardener to pick some for you! Nearest Airport: Peretola Florence 1 h Nearest serviced town: 4 min Nearest major city: Florence 1 h 2 min Nearest point of interest: San Gimignano 44 min; Driving time estimated by Google Maps Famous for its art and architecture, Florence is an obligatory destination for the first-timer visitor of Italy. However, while exploring the historical center is something that cannot be missed, the pristine studded landscapes and the enchanted medieval villages set on the famous Tuscan rolling hills surrounding Florence are well worth a visit. The most famous area to explore is the Chianti, a blessed land that covers a rather large wine-producing region of Tuscany, reaching from Florence to Siena, and all the way out to Pisa. Chianti's must see sights are the wine villages of Castellina, Radda and Gaiole. Along the road visit the Badia di Coltibuono and/or Castello di Brolio and do not forget to pick up some wine to enjoy at the villa! WHERE TO EAT Osteria di Passignano - Set in the middle of the Antinori wine estate…all we can say is: NOT TO BE MISSED! Via Passignano 33, 50028, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa - +39 055 807 1278 Il Padellina - Rustic trattoria serving local cuisine. Come for the steak, stay for the atmosphere. Corso del Popolo 54, Strada in Chianti – +39 055 858388 La Loggia (at Hotel San Michele) - Fine dining, romantic setting and unforgettable views. Via Doccia 4, Fiesole - +39 055 567 8200 La cantinetta di Rignana - Stunning views, great food and, of course, fantastic wine! Località Rignana 13, Greve in Chianti - +39 055 852601 Torre guelfa di chef Claudio - Ideal place for a meal if you are in this area for a shopping afternoon at the Outlets (20 minute drive away). Your shopping spree will be even more memorable thanks to the specialties tasted at this restaurant. Via S. Martino Altoreggi, 8, Figline Valdarno - +39 055 951112 WHERE TO SHOP Clothing:, The Mall - Tuscany’s most exclusive outlet complex with more than 20 boutiques, including Prada, Gucci Armani, Fendi, Marni and Dolce, and Gabbana. Via Europa, 8, Leccio - The Mall Official Website Terracotta objects: the area of Impruneta is famous for the terracotta. Visit Artenova, which sells a unique range of artistic hand-made terracotta decorations. 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