LOCATION:
On the southern slopes of the Montalbano hill, near Florence, there is Villa la Primula. The property is an enchanting residence surrounded by magnificent botanical gardens, meadows, woods, vineyards and olive groves, gently sloping down from Montalbano towards the Arno River. You can stroll through the vineyards and olive groves and immerse yourself in the pure Tuscan atmosphere. Come and discover the splendid frescoes and fine furniture in the rooms and living rooms of Villa la Primula.
HIGHLIGHTS & VILLA LAYOUT
Ground Floor (first building):
• Main hall
• Two dining rooms
• Alfresco living room and reading room, a total of 5 living areas with TV and an authentic “Carl Stein” Piano
• Billiard room
Ground Floor (second building):
• Kitchen
• Pantry and storehouse
Ground floor (third buiilding):
• Limonaia
First Floor:
• 9 Bedrooms (including 1 master) with bathroom and wardrobe, two of them with private living room; one of the rooms with private sauna
• Terrace overlooking the garden
• 70 sqm Historic Theatre
• Private Church
Second Floor:
• Loggia surrounded by a series of rooms
• Living room area
Third floor:
• Two Panoramic Towers with a 360-degree view
Basement Floor:
• Wine Cellar
• Storage rooms
OUTDOOR FEATURES:
• 18 Hectars Botanical Park with Italian Garden
• Olive orchards
• Swimming Pool
• Winery open to visitors an available for events
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
Inside the villa there are magnificent frescoes and fine period furnishings that decorate the large rooms of the building. Villa La Primula has more to offer, more to enjoy your stay and that you can meet and live an authentically Italian experience. The villa is also surrounded by a park which is a botanical treasure where around the middle of the nineteenth century also gave impetus to the estate’s winemaking activity. Today you can still admire fascinating Italian gardens and lush grassy and wooded meadows that host thousands of age-old and exotic species. The villa does have a winery located in a magnificent building that housed the ancient basement of Cosimo Ridolfi in 1800. Even 150 years ago it was considered a state of-the-art structure with running water thanks to a system of storage tanks and was equipped with a heating system that allowed a kind of temperature control during the wine making.
The buildings of Villa La Primula complex extend over a total area of about 10,000 square meters and on a property that has a total area of approximately 400 hectares. The complex is made up of buildings from different eras, the result of transformations that have taken place over more than a millennium and comprises. The main buildings are, the Villa, the Farm and the Stables. In addition to these are other buildings located on the property such as barns, a wine cellar premises for agricultural use, as well as a small private area.
Ground floor:
The ground floor is accessible by an entrance hall with frescoes. To the left of the entrance there is the stairwell leading to the upper floors. To the left of the entrance, a stone ramp leads to the basement. Next to the stairwell there is a reading room. On the ground floor of the main body are the representative rooms of the building. In the first room, there is a hall connected by two large arched openings to the dining room of the original villa. Proceeding along the main corridor towards the rear elevation, there is, on the left, a room used as a billiard room. From the drawing room, passing through the main corridor, there is the dining room with seating for up to 24 guests, which is very bright due to the presence of three large windows. The secondary body of the villa, also accessible by the outside area entrances (two on the main front and one on the secondary front), gathers the service functions of the villa: the spaces dedicated to the kitchen, the oven, the pantry, the storerooms and the secondary staircase are gathered here. Beyond these rooms there is the third body of the building, perpendicular to the other two, on a single level which becomes a terrace accessible by external stairs. The Limonaia has the peculiarity of having two sides that are almost completely glazed: large windows and French windows allow views of part of the monumental garden.
Stunning indoor pool with separate Jacuzzi with two seating. Large double shower and toilet facilities.
First Floor:
Returning towards the entrance and climbing the main staircase, there is a floor dedicated only to the sleeping area. Going up to the stairs, on the right side, there is a first room. Proceeding further to the right side, there is another room that connects the villa with the adjacent chapel, through a door. Proceeding to the left side instead, there is a large room that faces to the front where you find access to a balcony. The room becomes the central nucleus of this part of the floor because it connects all the rooms around by four doors. Following to the front, there is one bedroom located on the corner. Proceeding through a small corridor you can reach a hallway and two other rooms. The first room faces the side; the second has a large space with two French windows where you can have access to the terrace behind the villa. Three other rooms also overlook the terrace behind and are connected by a small corridor. The terrace overlooks the part of the garden behind the Villa. The first floor can be also reached by secondary stairs or by a small service corridor. The first floor is occupied by the theatre, an enormous space completely frescoed.
Second Floor:
The second floor is a service floor with a large open loggia surrounded on three sides by a series of rooms that roughly follow the floor plan of the first floor. On this floor lied six of the Suites. Through a small hallway or via the secondary staircase, we find four service rooms.
Third Floor:
The two towers, which can be reached via the two flights of stairs on the right and the left side of the loggia, both have four windows and provide 360° view of the panorama.
Basement:
The main portion of the basement, is composed of a series of mostly vaulted rooms. The spaces present a poor level of finish precisely because of the role they played, storerooms and cellars, also for wine, as can be seen from some of the structures that were used to support the barrels.
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS:
The room overlooks delightful scenes of unspoilt Tuscan nature and it’s designed to convey the utmost sense of peace and privacy.
First Floor:
• Master bedroom Ridolfi: Features a restored hand painted wooden coffered ceiling, large King size bed, spacious living area with TV and fireplace, private office, spacious dressing room and a majestic bathroom.
• The Suite del Prete: very welcoming room, elegantly decorated with a restored hand painted wooden coffered ceiling for people who are looking for intimacy and a warm atmosphere. Large shower
• Suite del Marchese: design features are subtly layered with chic finishes and elegant detailing, a restored hand painted wooden coffered ceiling. The private sauna inside the room will make your stay unforgettable. Access to a small terrace.
Second Floor:
• Suite Michelangelo: a mélange of antique and modern furniture, unique art pieces and breath-taking views.
• Suite Leonardo da Vinci: the perfect room to come back to after a long day, big spacious and with clean natural colours, walk in closet and big large bathroom.
• Suite Raffaello: Good taste is the base of the concept given to this room, warm and light tones and “cotto” tiles. Super King size bed.
• Suite Machiavelli: characterized by typical Tuscan wooden ceiling, the bedroom is unique and leads to a spacious bathroom. You can enjoy an enchanting view over the surrounding countryside.
• Suite De’ Medici: this Tuscany inspired suite enjoys a King-sized bed and opulent wooden ceiling and furniture. Private living room area, perfect to have some relax.
• Suite Giotto: decorated in Tuscan style this room has “cotto” tiles and beamed ceiling. Perfect for those who are looking for a romantic atmosphere.
Swimming Pool:
The villa provides its guests with two swimming pools, one indoor and one outdoor. The luxurious indoor swimming pool has salt water: 11.5 meters long x 3.5 m wide x 1.52 m deep. Outside swimming pool is reached from the villa through a path of the garden with 17 steps 11 meters x 17 meters.
Access & Parking:
Villa La Primula has a private parking lot at its guest’s disposal. It is located in front of the villa and can accommodate up to 8 cars.
FEATURES & AMENITIES:
• 5 Ground Floor Living Rooms with TV and an Original Piano
• Pool table room
• Gym with Technogym equipment
• Dining room
• Very large fully kitchen, usable by the guests as well.
• Laundry facilities
• Spa with indoor Pool and Hot tube
• 70 sqm internal Historic Theater (one of the only 5 Italian villas)
• Two panoramic towers, a meeting room and a living room
• Two panoramic terraces, one of 300 square meters solarium
• Private Church
• Wi-Fi
• Air conditioning
REFUNDABLE DAMAGE DEPOSIT:
€ 20.000 to be held by the agency prior arrival.
SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE (STAFF SERVICE):
• Housekeeper/maid service 8 hours/day
• Concierge service 8 hours/day
• Handyman service 8 hours/day
• Chef service
• Butler service
NOT INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE AND ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES (TO BE PAID IN EUROS DIRECT ON THE PREMISES):
• City tax
EXTRA SERVICES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST (ADVANCE NOTICE MAY BE REQUIRED):
Note: The following services can also be arranged, on request, if not already included in the cost of the rental. Additional services such as airport transfers, excursions, cooking classes, guided tours, and the like can be arranged. Please enquire about the vast tour options we can suggest for your villa stay. Costs for additional services can be quoted based on the service requested.
• Airport transfer
• Activities and excursions
VILLA POLICIES:
• Check-in: from 04:00 pm
• Check-out: before 10:00 am
LOCATION AND DISTANCE:
• 1,8 km nearest supermarket
• 3,3 km nearest restaurant
• 3,5 km Montelupo Fiorentino
• 8,7 km San Giuseppe Firs Aid hospital
• 10,7 km Empoli
• 14 km Nearest Golf club
• 27,3 Km Firenze Peretola Airport
• 30 km Florence, city centre
• 51,3 km San Gimignano
• 60,7 km Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport
• 65 km Pisa
• 78 km Siena