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The Puccioni-Pepere Castle luxury

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DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

 
Every building in the Tuscan landscape is redolent of the many cultures that inhabited it throughout the centuries. About 30 Km from Florence, Puccioni Pepere castle, built on the ancient Via Francigena connecting France to Rome, is a shining example, evoking a multitude of ancient influences. The castle was built back to 1210,from a most important noble family as the centre of Val d'Elsa's court.

They  owned and lived in this fabulous castle, later transforming it into an elegant country mansion, until the 17th century. Traces of the original 13th century fortified castle are still discernible in the square brick tower and the defensive walls alongside the villa. 
 Then the Villa fell into the possession of another local noble family, one of the leading families of Castelfiorentino, until today

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Getting about

Getting about

 

  • Certaldo 12 Km
  • Montaione 19 Km
  • Gambassi Terme 12 Km
  • Montespertoli 8 Km
  • Empoli 17 Km
  • Poggibonsi 25 Km
  • San Gimignano 23 Km
  • Vinci 27 Km
  • Colle Val d’Elsa 35 Km
  • Volterra 44 Km
  • Firenze 35 Km
  • Siena 55 Km
  • Pisa 60 Km
  • Lucca 60 Km
  • Livorno 70 Km
  • Florence Airport – Amerigo Vespucci: 30 km
  • Pisa Airport – Galileo Galilei: 49 km

In the neighbourhood:

  • Closest Restaurant: 3 km
  • Closest golf course – Castelfalfi Golf Club: 20 km
  • Tennis court: 3 km
  • Hospital  3 km
Details

Details

 
Locality Florence area
zone: Countryside
sleeps:12
6 double ensuite room
bathroom: 7
ideal for
a family reunion


The Castle, perched a top a hill, has been completely restored whilst maintianing the spirit and atmosphere of a noble mansion. It can easily accomodate 12 people in luxurious comfort.

GROUND FLOOR

On the ground floor, the front door leads into a large, cosy living room with a fireplace. On the left, a beautiful marble staircase winds up to the first floor. From the living room a corridor provides access to the rest of the house. The spacious and fully equipped kitchen on the right has terracotta flooring and beamed ceilings. Along the corridor, beyond a guest bathroom, there is a sumptuous dining room with French windows that access the courtyard. Further on, the Yellow living room with fireplace has a reading room alcove with TV, computer with broadband line and fax. To the right, the double bedroom of Federico Barbarossa has an en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath.

 

FIRST FLOOR

On the first floor, at the top of the marble staircase, a long corridor leads to the bedrooms. On the right there is the Yellow double bedroom – again with en-suite bathroom with shower and Jacuzzi bath. To the left there are two twin bedrooms, the Celeste and the Pink bedroom - both with their own bathrooms, one with shower and tub and the other with shower. Towards the end of the corridor on the left a double bedroom with outside balcony overlooks the front yard. It is next to its own bathroom with both shower and Jacuzzi bath. There is also a laundry room with wardrobe and second staircase leading down to the ground floor.

 


XII CENTURY TOWER

The annex is a medieval tower standing alongside the villa (part of the original castle) and has its own access. From the living room on the ground floor a staircase takes you up to a double bedroom with its own bathroom with shower. With a breathtaking roof terrace.

 

GARDEN

In front of the Villa a big garden with a breathtaking view on the Tuscan countryside: dramatic views of the undulating, fertile countryside below, as far as the towered town of San Gimignano which is just visible on the horizon to the south.

A staircase leads down to the swimming pool of 10 x 5 meters surrounded by a lawn and a n arcaded loggia. Behind is a shower and a fridge.

 

LEMON HOUSE

Limonaia converted into a casual sitting room, with six arched windows offering sweeping views of surrounding countryside. Breathtaking roof terrace.

 

CHAPEL

XIII century chapel dedicated to Saint Bartholomew, restored in the XVIII century, contains a XIII crypt.

 

Wine press dated 1743 and cellar with a selection of fine wines available for the guests.

 
EQUIPMENTS
Air conditioning, swimming pool that measures 10 x 5 m, jacuzzi, jacuzzi tubs in 4 bathrooms, maid service 3 hours/6 times a week (Sunday available on request), local cook on request, breakfast for 6 days (Sunday available on request),  linen change once a week, food delivery service on request, heating at extra cost, safes in evry bedrooms, computer with broadband line, satellite TV, VCR and DVD player, telephone extra cost, dishwasher, washing machine and BBQ.

GOOD TO KNOW

The Villa is rented on a weekly base from Saturday to Saturday. These rates include 3 hours of daily cleaning with a maid and breakfast (excluding Sundays) .Upon request, a cooking, shopping and butler service is also available.

WEEKLY RENTAL RATES
from euro 8.500,00 to euro 13.500,00

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