TORRE AL POGGIO 6

Toscana - Firenze - Calenzano

Description:

RECEPTIVE STRUCTURE. Set on the green hills surrounding Florence is the beautiful residence of Torre al Poggio. The unique view seen from here that embraces the whole plain stretching from Florence towards Pistoia, and ending on a cluster of small borghi that surround the property, can be best admired at night, perhaps while immersed in the panoramic pool. Already existing in 1200, the borgo was a medieval settlement guarding the underlying castle of Calenzano, which flanks the roads that climbed the Apennine mountains, uniting Florence and Bologna. Torre al Poggio is a historic residence with an antique flavour, restored with eco-sustainable materials, combining the finishing touches of the past with modern insulation and ventilation technologies and so blending medieval romanticism with the comfort of a tourist residence. The property is set like a jewel in the Monte Morello Park dotted with tall cypresses and Alberese statuary boulders, a stone used since ancient times for the construction of churches and castles. The tower has three floors: on the ground floor is a large frescoed hall with living areas, a kitchen adjacent to the medieval-style dining room with vaulted brick ceiling, a bedroom of antique flavour with, as was used in the Middle Ages, a thick curtain in place of a door and a bathroom with shower not far away. On the remaining floors are the other bedrooms and bathrooms. Torre al Poggio will be an excellent starting point, just 8 km from the A1 motorway exit of Calenzano, from where you can reach the most famous towns of Tuscany, such as nearby Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Siena, Vinci and the Chianti area, or the Versilia coast with the famous golden beaches of Forte dei Marmi and Viareggio. Plese Note The property is within a medieval hamlet bordering other inhabited houses, but the garden and swimming pool are for the exclusive use of the villa's guests. Please Note: when the property is rented in this solution no other guests will be present on site.

TORRE AL POGGIO HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A CHECK-UP BY A TECHNICAL RESPONSIBLE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF THE DESCRIPTION, ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THIS PAGE AND THEIR PRESENT STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE, TO GUARANTEE QUALITY, CLEANLINESS AND COMFORTS TO ALL CLIENTS WHO WILL STAY HERE.

Interior:

The tower has three floors. The main entrance on the ground floor leads to the spacious frescoed hall with living area and TV corner and complete with large windows, communicating with a large dining area and a well-equipped kitchen, a double bedroom with a medieval-style curtain closing the room and a bathroom with shower. From the living room, going up a spiral staircase you will find a corner equipped with a curtain on the gallery inside which is a shower/Turkish bath. Always at this level passing through a kitchinette (not given in use) you find a sitting room from where the stairs go up to the second floor with two double bedrooms with ensuite bathroom, one with shower and one with a Teuco whirlpool tub. The fireplaces in the bedrooms are ornamental.

Park:

The garden extends for about 500 sq m with large areas paved in terracotta and stone, as well as small grassy areas embellished with colourful flowers and herbs typical of the area, such as rosemary, thyme and sage. At the rear of the tower is a large terrain planted with olive trees alternating with cypresses and oaks where guests can take long relaxing walks. The laundry is in the garden. At the front of the tower is an area equipped with table, chairs and stone barbecue for unforgettable lunches and dinners, in addition to the panoramic swimming pool and solarium area. Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the moment of your arrival at the villa.

Swimming Pool:

Located a few metres from the house in a panoramic position, the rectangular pool, measuring 4 x 10 m with a constant depth of 1 m, is lined in sky blue resin and has chlorine purification, internal led lighting, a Jacuzzi corner and Roman steps for access to the water. It is completed by two small terracotta cherubs with little fountains typical of Florentine stately villas. The pool is surrounded by a paved solarium equipped with comfortable sunbeds and is open from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in October.

Pets: Yes small and medium size.
Handicap: Not certified
Fenced-in property: Partially fenced
Amenities and Features
  • Air conditioning in the bedroom
  • shower with turkish bath
  • Smart satellite TV
  • Bluetooth speakers
  • wi-fi internet connection
  • dishwasher
  • toaster
  • kettle
  • moka
  • American coffee machine
  • microwave oven
  • hairdryer in each bathroom
  • jacuzzi in one bedroom
  • washing machine
  • iron and ironing board
  • baby cot
  • high chair
  • board games
  • stone barbecue.
TO DO

Location and distances


The city of Florence with its splendid surroundings is one of the most diversified areas in Tuscany, rich in attractions. Located in the heart of Tuscany, about 50 km from the sea, and a modest distance from the most important art cities of the region (Siena, Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano), Florence is a must for any tourist, as well as the ideal place for relaxing holidays in a highly suggestive landscape. The city, full of museums and splendid historic buildings in its historic centre, also offers a rich range of important folkloristic and cultural events. Torre al Poggio is located in an area renowned for the production of olive oil, in a very quiet position surrounded by the typical hilly landscape that surrounds Florence. In less than 15 minutes by car are the restaurants, shops and cafés of Calenzano, while about half an hour away is the 18-hole Poggio dei Medici Golf Club that winds through the green Tuscan hills.

Airport: Firenze 15 km, Bologna 100 km, Roma 325 km, Milano 345 km, Pisa 92 km.
Train station: Calenzano 5 km.
Highways: Autostrada A1 exit Calenzano 5 km.
Shops and services: Calenzano 3 km.
Beaches: Tyrrhenian Sea 95 km (Viareggio)
Parking: Uncovered, near to the property
Access roads: Paved up to the gate.
Attractions within 100 km: Firenze 15 km, Lucca 68 km, Pisa 92 km, Vinci 48 km, Siena 85 km, Volterra 90 km, Montecatini Terme 43 km, Greve in Chianti 48 km, Forte dei Marmi 100 km, Area del chianti 75 km.
Altitude: 150 slm

Reviews

9.6 / 10

Rating based on received reviews

Average rating

10
Overall rating
9.3
General cleanliness
10
Quality of pool and park cleanliness
9
Quality of furnishing and amenities

Reviews

by Laura MacArthur
United States 6/15/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
8/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
8/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Reasonable
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
8/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
Bigger and more glasses, dishes and cutlery
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Excellent ...Camilla was awesome!
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Property was close to where we needed to be and we liked that it was private and in the countryside.
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
NA
by Wolfgang Ziegltrum
Germany 9/6/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Perfect
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Everything o.k.
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
The price
by Anonimo
7/25/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
8/10
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Fair
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
10/10
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Location and price
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
None really

Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
2/27/2024 - 6/29/2024 4 Nights Everyday
6/29/2024 - 8/31/2024 5 Nights Everyday
8/31/2024 - 1/4/2025 4 Nights Everyday
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
1/4/2025 - 6/28/2025 4 Nights Everyday
6/28/2025 - 8/30/2025 7 Nights Only Sat
8/30/2025 - 1/3/2026 4 Nights Everyday

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The price does not include:

  • Mandatory extra cleaning in case of animals ( € 50,00 per week or part of week for animals).
  • Tourism tax (€ 2,00 per person per day, children under 6 years will not pay).

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