La Cipressa at Casetta I, Vinci - Florence and Chianti

This vast villa near Vinci, between Pisa and Florence, could provide the perfect solution for a big get-together. Inside its high stone walls are five two-bedroom apartments that up to 19 people could call home. In fact, this striking property, its green lawns giving way to softly undulating countryside and a neighbouring golf course, is just the place to bring together a family, young and old, thanks to a ground-floor apartment that has been thoughtfully adapted for people with disabilities, including a wheelchair-accessible wet room.

The pool is set below the house in the garden, reached via steps from the communal terrace, and has a fantastic position with views across the neighbouring golf course and surrounding countryside. There is a large paved sun deck, with loungers shaded by awnings, and a couple of tables with chairs. Pool size: 12m x 6m, 1.2m-1.4m deep. Open from May to October, weather permitting.

La Cipressa is accessed up some external stone stairs. Once inside further steps lead up to the first floor and the villa. The villa is in one corner of the building and has windows that look out towards the fantastic views.

At the top of the internal stairs there is an open plan room which has a double sofa to one side. A table that seats six and a kitchenette are at the far end of the room. The kitchen is simple and equipped with gas hobs, an oven and a fridge with separate freezer compartment. There is limited work space.

A small hall provides access to a bathroom with shower and the two bedrooms. The first is a twin room with iron beds which cannot be set up as a double. The room has a wooden chest of drawers.

The second bedroom is a spacious double with a lovely iron bed. There is a large wardrobe with hanging and shelf space. The entire house has the traditional terracotta and wooden beam ceiling typical of Tuscan villas.

1 double bedroom
1 twin room, which cannot be made into a double.
The outside eating area is to the back of the building where there is a table with benches available for guests of La Cipressa.

Clients should be aware that there is a small restaurant situated on site which is open to external customers. The owners can provide menus for guests at the villa. Customers of the restaurant may occasionally use the pool.

Barbecue: communal

The large swimming pool is located on a lower level of the perfectly manicured garden. A pretty path with steps leads down to it from the communal terrace. It has a fantastic position overlooking the neighbouring golf course and onto the wide open views beyond, on three sides.

Around the pool is a large paved sun deck which has various awns providing shade to several comfortable sun beds. To the far side of the pool are a couple of tables with chairs which overlook the views.
The pool is a chlorine cleansed pool. It is 12x6 metres and 1.2-1.4 metres deep. It is open from May to October, weather permitting. There are Roman steps leading down into the water, and a section of the steps has a row of jacuzzi jets.