Certosa 7

A charming converted wing of an old Casa Colonica, offering the perfect balance for exploring Florence whilst enjoying the beautiful Tuscan countryside. This is an ideal holiday choice for families or groups of friends.

The house is surrounded by well-kept gardens, with views over the hills near to the city of Florence (just 5 km away). Traditionally built, with terracotta floors on the ground floor and vaulted brick ceilings, the house, which sleeps 6 people, has a spacious living room on the ground floor. The living room is decorated in a contemporary style with 2 large sofas and a flatscreen TV. French Windows lead from the living room out onto a corner loggia where guests can relax in several traditional Tuscan metalwork armchairs. Arches on the loggia open up onto the private garden where there is a table and chairs for guests to dine al fresco.

The large, open-plan kitchen is reached via a small flight of stone stairs off the living room and has a dining table for 6 people. It is well-equipped with a cooker hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and coffee machine.

Sleeping Bedroom 1: On the first floor, this sunny bedroom, with polished wooden floors, is furnished with a double bed, chest of drawers and wardrobe. Bedroom 2: This bright, first-floor bedroom has a single bed, contemporary shelves and wardrobe rails. Bedroom 3: A further first-floor bedroom with a double bed and a large chest of drawers. Bedroom 4: The last bedroom has a single bed.

Bathrooms Bathroom 1: On the ground floor, this large bathroom has a bathtub with a shower, a washbasin and a WC Bathroom 2: An airy bathroom on the first floor, with a glass shower, basin, bidet and WC. Also on the first floor, there is an extra WC with a bidet. Additional • Outside dining area • BBQ • Central heating • Free Wifi • Private garden • Washing machine • Baby cot available • Pets allowed • 2 Parking spaces, car recommended for your visit • Smoke detector • Waste disposal

• Town tax of €2/day for people over 14 years old, to be paid for the first 7 days of your stay, to be paid on the spot • Gas for heating, if required, is to be paid on the spot €2 / mc • A Damage Deposit - RSD (Refundable Security Deposit) - of €200 must be paid in cash upon arrival at check-in.

Please note check-in 4/8 pm; check-out 8/10 am. Any other check-in/out time has to be previously agreed upon.

Location In the countryside but with easy access to the city of Florence and with many shops, restaurants and amenities just 2km away, this property is ideally situated. Just 200m from the bus stop with links to central Florence (5km away), guests can easily explore the Renaissance treasures of the city: the Uffizi gallery, the Ponte Vecchio, and the cathedral. There are many excellent restaurants and bars where visitors can soak up the local atmosphere.

The Mall at Leccio (27 minutes) is one of the best designer outlets in the area. Here you can find designer clothes and accessories at heavily discounted rates.

If guests want to cook at home, then the variety of products at the Mercato Centrale is unparalleled. There are also many vineyards in the nearby Chianti hills which offer wine tastings and the opportunity to buy delicious chianti wines directly from their creators.

Florence’s international airport is just a 20-minute drive from the villa.