This ancient villa for rent was built on a natural terrace dominating all the surrounding countryside in the whereabouts of Montaione. An oasis of peace and calm, it is immersed in nature with huge woods of oak and holm-oak trees all around as far as the eyes can see ending with the view of the Appennines in the distance. It was built by the ancient and noble family of Florentine bankers, the Strozzi’s, upon the ruins of an ancient castle and it has reached the present owners after several proprietors. A wing of the large villa has been refurbished into a splendid holiday home, recreating the atmosphere of the ancient lords of the Tuscan countryside. There are numerous ways to spend leisure time, from doing nothing to going for walks on the paths shaded by the woods rich in fauna, to excursions to the nearby towns and cities. In front of the villa, there is a large terrace equipped for outdoor dinners and a swimming pool (4x8, 1.50 – 2.50m deep)(01/05-30/09) for the guests’ exclusive use. The furnishing is mainly antique giving the whole place a special charm. To be requested upon booking and paid for on location: maid, babysitter, chef for lunches and dinners, the possibility of ordering the shopping before arrival, cookery lessons. Internet wi-fi connection available included in the price. The guests will find a welcome basket full of local products upon their arrival. The car park is on the property. The owner lives in the other wing of the villa with 2 very quiet and good Labradors. ACCOMMODATION: (450 m2) Gr. Fl.: small sitting room/entrance hall, dining room, billiards room, kitchen (freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, oven, microwave), 1 double bedroom with bathroom with bath. 1st Fl.: it is the ancient noble floor accessible also from the external stairway. Large living room with vintage paintings and frescoes, small sitting room (satellite TV), library, 3 double bedrooms, 1 bedroom with twin beds, 3 bathrooms with shower and 1 WC. LOCATION: 6 km Corazzano (grocery shop), 14 km Montatione (all kinds of shops), 15 km San Miniato (golf course), 25 km Certaldo, 33 km San Gimignano, 45 km Volterra, 60 km Pisa, Lucca and Florence, 72 km Siena, 85 km the beaches of Versilia.Please note that all extra costs must be paid in Euro on the spot