Gambassi Terme Villa for Rent: La Sosta Antica - Property 87831

About the Experience
This Tuscany villa rental enjoys an enviable position in the countryside near a nature reserve. At this rural Tuscany vacation villa, you'll enjoy hiking in the countryside, visiting hill towns, or relaxing by the shared swimming pool. And with your own Tuscany villa for rent, you can relax with friends or family in the comfort of your own home-- and even try your hand at making some authentic Italian dishes!

Location
The villa is located five kilometers from Gambassi Terme, a small town about an hour southwest of Florence. In Gambassi Terme, one can find restaurants and shops with basic supplies. Pisa, Siena, and the fashionable Tyrrenian coast are only an hour away by car.
Pisa: 59.8 km
Florence: 55.6 km
Siena: 52.8 km
San Gimignano: 18.2 km
Gambassi Terme: 5 km

Exterior Description
(150 hectares) This villa dates back to 1800, when it was a simple farming estate. A Swiss family purchased the property and built several unique hunting lodges that still accompany the villa today. 20 years later, the Finzi-Contini family of Florence purchased the property. They lived there until 1954, when the current owners took it over. The property features a sublime combination of Tuscan stone, cotto bricks, and rolling English lawns. Thanks to its location 500 meters above sea level, in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, soft breezes provide a welcome respite from the summer sun. The hunting lodges have been converted into residences?there are two large independent hunting lodges and a small woodsman's cottage. There are two additional houses which are adjacent to the owner's private farmhouse. Each of the five structures has its own history and distinct identity. They offer fabulous views, mature oak woods, and access to a vast nature reserve. This villa shares a swimming pool.

Interior Description
Two floors. Ground floor: A sunny lawn separates Villa Edera from Leccio Antico, a two-story guest house. A nice wooden door leads into the foyer. From here, a door leads to the living room; a staircase leads to the first floor. Through the door there is a small antechamber which connects the kitchen, the bedroom, and the bathroom. The kitchen is fully equipped (dishwasher) and furnished with an old marble table; a glass door leads out to loggia with a dining table. There is one double bedroom, Gialla, with a glass door leading to the garden. There is a living room with sofa, fireplace, and large wooden table. Glass doors also lead from the living room onto the terrace. First floor: There are three bedrooms: Marrone, Verde, and Rossa. Marrone has a double bed, a fireplace, and a private, large terrace. It has an en suite bathroom with shower. Rossa has a double bed, while Verde has twin beds. Rossa and Verde share an en suite bathroom with shower, situated in a connecting antechamber.