Girasole
Property # 8433

Location: situated in the hills about 8 km west of Florence.

This accommodation offers both: rural peace and quiet but also proximity to Florence. Girasole is situated in Bagno a Ripoli – an elegant region about 15 minutes’ drive from the center of Florence.

Antique villas stand among olive groves. The estate is accessed through electronic gates. Three houses stand on the sizeable lawn, the middle one being the owner’s villa, behind which there is a smaller house containing the Tosca and Mina apartments. Viola, a small, separate villa, is a short distance away. These three units can either be rented together or individually. Both guesthouses together can accommodate a total of 12 people: 10 people in the 5 double rooms and 2 on sofa beds.

The houses have just been redecorated. They have stylish interiors and a high standard of comfort. The furniture and fabrics have been chosen with great care. Everything is of good quality and well made. In the design of the apartments great care was taken to ensure a maximum of room and privacy.
The gardens are immense: neat lawns surround the various houses; the lawns gently merge into the olive groves. Specially furnished garden sitting areas have been provided for each apartment. At the far end of the garden there is a lovely pool with a magnificent view through olive trees – across the valley to the silhouette of Florence, in the distance.

The town is way down in the valley, the silvery Arno river meanders through it and the cathedral dome can be clearly seen, standing out against the rest of the town.

Peace and tranquility are guaranteed here. You will get a good night's sleep here! There is a restaurant in close proximity - just a walk down the hill. This location is an ideal starting point for going on excursions to Florence and the Chianti region. And after a long day filled with art you can return easily to your villa, where you can enjoy the rural setting in peace and quiet cooling off and having fun at the pool.

Listing Type: 3 attractive rentals
Sleeps: 2 to 6 depending on the unit
A total of 14 people can be accommodated

Pool View
Garden View
Deck or Patio
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer
CD Player
Cable TV
BBQ
Ceiling Fans
Pool
Parking
Electronic entrance gate


Special Characteristics
Three comfortable sources of accommodation with view of Florence. These fully renovated and tastefully furnished houses stand in the middle of a large garden with an elegant pool and wonderful views.

APARTMENT TOSCA 140 qm (4+2 Pers.)
Ground floor: private entrance (from the garden)1 kitchen1 sitting room divided into sofa and dining room areas (sofa bed)1 bedroom with twin beds1 bathroom (shower).
Basement: 1 double room1 bathroom (shower).
The Tosca apartment is equipped with TV (regional programs) and washing machine. Particularly characteristic is the brick cross-vault style of the spacious and bright sitting room. The striking pattern of the elegant olive-wood parquet floor adds a unique touch to the apartment.

APARTMENT MINA 130 qm (2+2 Pers.)
1 spacious sitting room divided into sofa (sofa bed) and dining areas1 kitchen1 double bedroom1 bathroom (shower)1 bathroom (bath).
The Mina apartment is on the upper floor with a separate entrance via an outside staircase. The steps are quite steep and therefore not suitable for elderly people.
Our tip: although these are two separate apartmentsthey are also suitable as combined accommodation for a larger group. If Mina and Tosca are rented together they can accommodate a maximum of 8 people. Meals could be taken together at the large table in Tosca apartment.

CASA VIOLA 100 qm (4 Pers.)
Ground floor: 1 spaciousconservatory-style kitchen-living room with sofa unit (air-conditioned).
Basement: 1 double room with access to the garden1 room with twin beds and garden access (the beds are not of the same height/ one pull-out bed)1 bathroom (shower).
Casa Viola is a detached mini-villa. It is situated near the pool and a good distance from the other two houses. This smallmodern house has a bright kitchen-living room with a long glass front and air-conditioning. There is also a washing machinedishwasher and satellite TV. Apart from the garden areasCasa Viola also has a small private patio. The direct garden access is particularly convenient: the kitchen leads onto the small patio and the two bedrooms into the garden.

Touring Ideas:
Florence 8 km
Siena 70 km

Sport:
Swimming
Golf course 10 km