Martini

Villa Martini is an independent villa, originally owned by the Church until 1350, and subsequently sold to a noble Florentine family. It is located in a splendid panoramic position, immersed in the peace and tranquillity of the green Mugello valley, on the southern slopes of the Apennines, 350 meters above sea level.

The estate consists of 230 hectares of farmland, mostly devoted to the cultivation of wheat and cereals, alternating with chestnut woods and fields.

The elegant historical building has been recently renovated, but still presents some of its original elements, including beamed ceilings in some rooms and warm Tuscan terracotta-tiled floors. The rooms are furnished with period furniture and decorated with valuable paintings and prints. The balconies and the windows of the villa offer a nice view of the valley below.

Guests have exclusive use of the pleasant outdoor areas and the beautiful swimming pool (6.5 x 15 m). Behind the villa and the swimming pool, partly separated by a laurel hedge, is a farmhouse divided into three apartments. The caretaker lives in one of the apartments which has a separate entrance. The other two are mostly rented for long term and have separate entrance. Privacy is guaranteed. The poolside is furnished with sun loungers and sunshades. A chapel and a groove of century-old trees are in the park, as well. A portico is furnished with table and chairs for al fresco dining.
Plese note that the pool ground is located at 200 metres from the house.

The villa is the ideal accommodation for any kind of tourists: those who love history and art con visit the magnificent Medicean villas and Romanesque churches in the neighbourhood; sports fans can hike, mountain bike or horse ride along the pathways stretching around the estate or dedicate to water sports in the nearby lake of Bilancino; and shopaholics cannot pass up the chance to visit the Barberino Outlet Village, just a few kilometres from the villa.
Last but not least, the villa is also an excellent starting point for trips to Arezzo, Pisa, Siena and Lucca, all lying within easy car reach.

Services
Supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, banks, chemists' and the post office are in Vicchio, about 4 kilometres from the villa.
In Vicchio there are also a bus station and a railway station with busses and trains for Florence.

Distances
Vicchio 4 km - Barberino di Mugello 30 km - Florence 45 km - Arezzo 70 km - Siena 100 km - Lucca 90 km - Pisa 90 km. Florence airport 50 km.

Attractions

The town of Vicchio, the birthplace of Giotto and Beato Angelico, is around 4 km away. It is possible to buy fresh bread and other basic foods in Vicchio. There is a wide selection of shops in Borgo San Lorenzo, which is around 15 km away. Florence (around 45 km) can be easily reached by car or using the convenient and frequent train service from Vicchio.
It is possible to go sailing on Lake Bilancino which also has some beaches that are suitable for bathing. The villa has ADSL broadband and Wi-Fi internet.

Interior Description

The villa sleeps 12 pax and measures 500 m².
It spreads out over two floors connected by two internal staircases.
Bedrooms 6 (4 doubles, 2 Twin bedrooms )
Bathrooms: 5 + 2

GROUND FLOOR:
The ground floor composes of large entrance hall, a not modern, but fully equipped kitchen, dining room, one living room with fireplace and TV SAT and 2 guests bathrooms.
The kitchen is equipped with oven, freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle and dishwasher.
Laundry room with washing machine.

FIRST FLOOR:
The first floor composes of living room with fireplace and TV SAT, 2 double bedrooms, one of which has a terrace, both have a bathroom with shower. 2 double bedrooms with access to a large loggia, 2 twin bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with shower, 1 bathroom with bathtub
One of the bedrooms features a wide balcony, whereas two of them open onto a large portico.


Facilities
The villa is provided with an exclusively reserved to guests swimming pool, barbecue equipment, TV SAT, washing machine, telephone (on request), iron. Cot for children available on request. No AC.

• SwimmingPool
• Near Village
• Baby Bed
• Internet
• Maid
• View Hill
• Farm Products
• Enclosed Property
• Garden
• Parking
• Internet Wifi
• SwimmingPool
• Heating
• Garden
• Garden Furniture
• Barbecue
• Fridge
• Well-equipped Kitchen
• Washing Machine
• Dishwash
• Iron
• Patio
• Fireplace
• Terrace
• Satellite Tv
• Microwave
• Television
• Kitchen
• Independent Unit
• Panoramic View
• Freezer
• Balcony
• Toaster
• Coffee Machine
• Stove
• Hairdryer
• Al Fresco
• Oven