Villa Luca 12, Castiglion Fiorentino - Arezzo and Cortona

Built from local stone and with traditional features throughout, this villa is the epitome of Tuscan style. Up to 14 guests can be hosted in three interconnecting apartments, each with its own entrance and kitchen – perfect for large groups of friends, or families wishing to holiday together while retaining some independence. The decor is pared-back – with whitewashed walls, wrought-iron beds and spiral staircases – yet homely, too. Shrouded in green foliage, this peaceful retreat is just 1.5km from the attractive walled city of Castiglion Fiorentino, while Arezzo and Siena make good day trips.

You might find it hard to tear yourself away from Villa Luca, though, with such an inviting lush garden and your private pool laced by fragrant plants. Each apartment is arranged over either two or three floors, with an open-plan lounge and a mixture of double and twin bedrooms – so ideal for families with children. As well as the individual kitchens, the villa has a standalone kitchen suite for easy communal dining. Though, of course, you might opt to dine al-fresco on one of the furnished terraces – the perfect vantage points from which to drink in those views.

Apartment 1

Ground Floor

Lounge-Kitchen-Diner
Fully equipped kitchen, two sofas, two armchairs, table and chairs, coffee table, cabinet, fireplace, stairs to first floor, doors to terrace.

Bathroom 1
Shower, sink, WC.

First Floor

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, double stool, chair.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 2
Bunk beds, chest of drawers.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Second Floor

Bedroom 3
Double bed (can be converted to twins), double stool, stairs to first floor, door to Apartment 2.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Apartment 2

Ground Floor

Lounge-Kitchen-Diner
Fully equipped kitchen, two sofas, table and chairs, sideboard, decorative fireplace, stairs to first floor, doors to terrace.

Bathroom 1
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair, double stool.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, stool, WC.

First Floor

Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), chest of drawers, double stool, chair.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, stool, WC.

Apartment 3

Ground Floor

Lounge-Kitchen-Diner
Fully equipped kitchen, sofa, table and chairs, sideboard, decorative fireplace, stairs to first floor.

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers.

Bathroom 1
Shower, sink, WC.

First Floor

Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, double stool, chair, stairs to ground floor, doors to garden.

Bathroom 2
Shower, sink, WC.

Kitchen Suite

Kitchen-Diner
Fully equipped kitchen, table and chairs.

Our Thoughts
Perhaps the most striking aspect of this villa is its stellar location. Encircled by plants and sitting high on a hill, it offers spectacular views without compromising on privacy. This extends to the interior, where groups can have their own space inside their individual apartments. The rooms are bright with high windows, and the outdoors is allowed in, thanks to French windows leading out to the beautiful garden.

Notes
Seven bedrooms. Nine bathrooms, seven en-suite. Gardens are fenced but the pool is not. The double bedroom on the second floor of the first apartment; there is no door separating this room from the rest of the house. There is also a low ceiling in this room. The double bedroom on the first floor of the third apartment also has no door separating the room from the rest of the house.
Parking - 3 spaces, unsheltered

Pool
The pool is located in the garden, surrounded by paving and furnished with loungers and parasols. The water can be accessed by an internal ladder. There is a hot outside shower. Pool Size: 5m x 10m, 1.2m-2.2m deep, open from May to September, weather permitting.