Villa Le Rose
Florence Area, Tuscany, Italy
7 br, 7 ba (7 Ensuite)
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Butler, Chef, Concierge, Housekeeper
Bedrooms
3 King Bed, King bed-twins pushed together, Queen Bed, 2 Single Bed, Sofa Bed, 2 Twin Bed
Distances
20 minute drive to airport
75 minute drive to beach
5 minute drive to grocery store
10 minute drive to hospital
5 minute drive to restaurants
5 minute drive to tennis
15 minute drive to town
10 minute drive to train station
Swimming Pool
Villa Features
Air-Conditioning, Alarm system, Alfresco shower, Baby equipment, Ballroom, CD player, Dishwasher , Dryer, DVD player, Fax machine, Fireplace , Fully equipped kitchen, Gated property, Hairdryer, Library, Outdoor furniture, Oven, Parking, Satellite television , Telephone, Toiletries, VCR, Washer, Wi-Fi
On the southern hills of Florence stands a luxurious country villa at the end of a great driveway of ancient cypresses. Villa Le Rose is built around a courtyard and surrounded by gardens and olive groves.
The villa is built on several floors in the typical aristocratic layout. On the ground floor is the Sala delle Feste, a ballroom which is a fine example of 18th century country residential architecture, leads into a spacious living room with frescoed walls, a welcoming study and a comfortable dining room. The Baldacchino Suite, also on the ground level, is distinctive for the richness of this furnishings and decorations, with a great canopied bed and an entirely frescoed bathroom with fireplace.
On the upper floor are five suites, each of them embellished with original furnishings, decorated ceilings and large windows opening onto a striking unforgettable landscape.
Next to the villa is the cedar garden: a sweeping lawn enclosed by high hedges and ancient trees, embellished by antique rose bushes and pietra serena pedestals bearing potted lemon trees, and a 300-year-old Lebanese cedar.
A unique example of 15th century Renaissance aristocratic manor, Villa Le Rose offers all the qualities a demanding traveler may wish for.
Bedroom / Bathroom Description
Bedroom 1 – Baldacchino Junior Suite
King size bed, En-suite bathroom with tub and shower, Air conditioning, Fireplace, Telephone
Bedroom 2 – La Rosa
King size bed ( Twins pushed together), En-suite bathroom with tub and shower, Air conditioning, Telephone
Bedroom 3 – Suite Ospiti
King size bed, En-suite bathroom with tub and shower, Air conditioning, Telephone
Bedroom 4 – Master Suite
King size bed, En-suite bathroom with tub and shower, Air conditioning, Telephone, Safe
Bedroom 5 - Oriental
Queen size bed, En-suite bathroom with tub and shower, Air conditioning, Telephone
Bedroom 6 – Le Rose
2 Twin beds, Sofa bed, En-suite bathroom with tub and shower, Air conditioning, Fireplace, Telephone
Additional Bedding – Staff Room
Twin beds, En-suite bathroom tub and shower, Air conditioning, Telephone
Features & Amenities
- Alarm system
- Elevator
- Air conditioning
- Fireplace
- Satellite TV
- VCR
- DVD player
- CD player
- iPod dock
- Telephone
- Fax machine
- Wi-Fi access
- Baby equipment
- Library
- Ballroom
- Salvatore Ferragamo Tuscan Soul Bathroom Amenities
- Hair dryer
- Washer/Dryer
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dishwasher
Outdoor Features
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor furniture
- Alfresco dining
- Parking
- Gated property
Staff & Services
Included:
- Chef awarded 1 Michelin Star, Donatella Zampoli
- Luxury car hires delivered directly to the villa
- Housekeeping service
- Butler service
- Concierge service
- Breakfast preparation
- Advice and assistance in all matters
- Complimentary access to the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum in Florence
- Complimentary 10% off at Hotel Portrait Suites in Rome
At Extra Cost – advance notice may be required:
- Villa pre-stocking
- Adventure activities
- Driver
- Event fee
- Food and beverages cost
- Additional chef and waiting service
- Phone charges
- Fax & Photocopies
- Laundry service
- Additional housekeeping service hours
- Electricity consumption over 800kw per week
- Valet service during events
- Additional staff for events
- 1000 Euro mandatory food allowance required (payable upon arrival)
- Cash security deposit required (payable upon arrival)
Villa Policies
- Maximum 15 adults and 2 children
- Non-smoking villa
- Pets not permitted
- Pool is open between May and September
- Wedding/Social events accepted (maximum 400 seated guests or 1000 standing guests)
- Villa allows 3 night minimum stays during the mid-season and low-season, please inquire with a villa specialist
- Special discounted rates for guests staying longer periods, please inquire with a villa specialist
Getting There
- Car hire recommended
- Transport available
Location
- 5 minute drive to:
- Tennis court
- Grocery store
- Gli Scopeti Restaurant
- 10 minute drive to hospital and train station
- 15 minute drive to gym and Florence town
- 20 minute drive to Peretola Airport
- 75 minute drive to beach
Villa History
Villa Le Rose is a Medici villa commissioned by the Marchese Niccolò Antinori in the 15th century. It remained in the Antinori's possession until the beginning of the last century, when the family sold the property.
In the 1980’s, Leonardo and Beatrice Ferragamo bought the villa it and made it their home. The owners’ affection for the villa motivated them to carry out a restoration project, which was completed in 2003.
During the course of the refurbishment, the villa was fitted with all the modern comforts and practicalities while maintaining and enhancing its historical features.
