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La Poggina

The swimming pool and hot tub

The front terrace for dinner party and relaxed evenings

The breakfast table is shaded from the morning sun

The downstairs rooms flow seamlessly from a first sitting room with armchairs and sofas...

... into the dining space followed by the kitchen

Interesting contemporary art is displayed throughout the house

The marble island in the kitchen is a great place for cooking courses

The kitchen has semi professional equipment

The second sitting room has an open fireplace

Another view of the sitting room

On the ground floor, Bedroom I with French doors onto the garden

Ensuite bathroom fo bedroom I

Also on the ground floor, Bedroom II

with its ensuite bathroom

Bedroom III is only accessed through the garden

On the first floor one of the larger bedrooms, Bedroom IV

and its ensuite

Bedroom V. A door separates bedroom IV and V can be used as a family suite

En suite bedroom V

Another large room, Bedroom VI with a freestanding tub

Bedroom VII

Bedroom VIII

Ensuite bedroom VIII

The gym is located in a separate building together with the massage room and the Turkish bath

The treatments room

La Poggina

Florence

Offering the rare privilege of staying just 15 minutes from Florence without giving up the tranquillity of the Chianti countryside, La Poggina is designed for guests seeking both culture and relaxation. Set among olive groves with panoramic views, it features a heated swimming pool, a private gym and a Turkish bath.

8 BR

Florence airport 20km

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OVERVIEW

La Poggina has been designed to embrace outdoor living. Landscaped gardens unfold across gently terraced grounds, offering a variety of spaces for relaxation and entertaining. A heated swimming pool enjoys panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, while a vine-covered pergola provides a shaded lounge area beside the pool. Along the main façade, a mature wisteria pergola shelters a generous terrace for al fresco dining, creating an inviting setting for long lunches and dinners overlooking the Tuscan landscape.

Inside, generous proportions, high ceilings and large windows flood the interiors with natural light, while pale walls, exposed beams and a restrained palette create a calm, architectural atmosphere. Carefully curated furnishings, contemporary artworks and extensive use of marble give each room a distinctive identity, softened by natural wood and tactile fabrics. The same design philosophy extends to the eight individually designed bedrooms, where bespoke details and elegant en suite bathrooms create private retreats that are both refined and deeply comfortable.

Located 500 metres from its sister property Villa La Torre the two villas can be rented together to accommodate up to 32 guests. This is an ideal solution for weddings, groups, families, events or private retreats for an exclusive Florentine experience.

Outdoors

The villa is surrounded by approximately 3 hectares of private grounds, where lawns, stone-paved terraces and Mediterranean planting frame a variety of outdoor living spaces.
The heated swimming pool, with hot tub, occupies a panoramic position and is bordered by a spacious sun deck furnished with loungers.
A vine-covered pergola beside the pool provides a shaded lounge area
The main terrace, directly accessible from the living areas, is centred around a large outdoor dining table beneath a mature wisteria canopy, providing an ideal setting for al fresco meals. Additional seating areas are arranged throughout the gardens, allowing guests to enjoy different perspectives of the surrounding landscape throughout the day.

Indoors

The villa’s interiors blend the character of a traditional Tuscan farmhouse with a clean contemporary aesthetic.
The common areas include two elegant sitting rooms, one centred around a large fireplace, a generous dining room and a professionally equipped designer kitchen with a striking marble island and a cocktail bar
Private gym, Turkish bath and treatment room
The villa accommodates up to 16 guests in eight individually designed double bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms.
One of the bedrooms, including the en-suite bathroom, offers facilities for reduced mobility, with adapted openings leading to both the interior of the house and the garden and swimming pool
Located 500 metres from its sister property Villa La Torre the two villas can be rented together to accommodate up to 32 guests. This is an ideal solution for weddings, groups, families, events or private retreats for an exclusive Florentine experience.

DETAILS

Amenities

Air conditioning
Wi-Fi broadband access
SAT TV
Finest Italian bed and bath linen
Rooms and bathrooms have complete sets of linen, towels, hairdryer, and Ortigia bath sets including soap, shampoo, shower gel and body lotion
Bbq & pizza oven
Cots, cradles, high chairs, wheelchairs can be easily provided
First-floor bedrooms have screened windows

Staff | Service included

English-speaking concierge on arrival and departure
Housekeeper and gardener Inga and Gela for house cleaning (4 hours service per day, 6 days per week), garden and pool maintenance. Daily room cleaning, bed making,
Weekly bed and bath linen changing
First basic supplies such as various spices, various English teas, Italian toasted coffee, paper napkins, toilet paper, soap, candles etc.
Products from the estate as extra virgin oil, seasonal crops from the vegetable garden and orchards, and honey
Firewood supply for fireplaces & barbecue

Staff | Service on request

Pool heating
House heating
Personal laundry
Cooking and grocery shopping
Extra maid service
Extra linen change
Full Concierge service
The house is equipped to seat the lodged party plus some occasional guests. The cook will be able to manage with up to 20 dining guests using the house equipment. Any event involving a larger party has to be agreed and explicitly approved by the owners.

FLOORPLANS

To receive the floor plans of this villa contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas

THE AREA

Distances

Nearest village La Romola 2 km/3 minutes drive
Closest commercial and private airport Florence 20 km/30 minutes drive
Florence city center 12 km/30 minutes drive
Badia a passignano 25 km – 30 minutes drive
The famous Chianti area at your doorstep, with gentle hills covered in vineyards and olive groves, small hilltop villages, characteristic parishes and countryside homes in stone 28 km/40 minutes drive
Castellina in Chianti 40 km – 40 minutes drive
Panzano in Chianti 30 km – 40 minutes drive
Greve in Chianti and Montefioralle 30 km – 40 minutes drive
Radda in Chianti 40 km – 1 hour driving
Castello di Ama 50 km – 1 hour driving
Castello di Brolio 60 km – 1 hour and 20 minutes driving
San Gimignano 50 km/ 50 minutes drive
Siena 65 km/ 1 hour drive
Pisa 80 km / 1 hour drive
Viareggio 110 km/ 1 hour and a half drive
Saturnia Hot Spring 180 km – 2 hours and 45 minutes driving
Rome 280 km/ 3 hours drive

Things to do

Florence: The city lies on the Arno River and is known for its history and its importance in the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, especially for its art and architecture. A centre of medieval European trade and finance, the city is often considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance; in fact, it has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages. It was long under the de facto rule of the Medici family. From 1865 to 1870 the city was also the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. The historic centre of Florence continues to attract millions of tourists each year and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982.
Badia a Passignano: The splendid monastery of Badia a Passignano takes the form of a quadrangular fortified monastic complex with corner towers. Towards the middle of the 15 C the convent was augmented by the addition of cloisters and a wall. Information regarding the year of the Badia’s foundation is unclear. In 1049 Badia passed into the Vallombrosano order, a reformed branch of the Benedictines. In 1545, the abbey became an important theological, literary and scientific study centre; the monastery chronicles report that Galileo Galilei taught mathematics here from 1587-1588. The monastery is still today occupied by the Valombrosiani monk community.
Castellina in Chianti. A small medieval town nestled at the top of a rolling green hill at an altitude of 578m. Via Ferrucci, a pedestrian zone, is the main street and home to a number of restaurants, some with outdoor seating. Castellina is dominated by its early 15th century castle, home to the Archaeological Museum of Chianti Senese displaying ancient artifacts from area excavations, including many from the Etruscan settlements of the area. The parish church San Salvatore contains an important fresco of the enthroned Madonna attributed to Bicci di Lorenzo.
Panzano: This picturesque town is well worth a wander and which features gorgeous views of the surrounding vineyards. Be sure to drift behind the square where you will find the old fortress and the Church of Santa Maria. The town is home to world famous butcher Dario Cecchini and his eatery, ideal for a hearty lunch. If you’re looking to do some shopping, track down Verso x Verso for custom designed leather goods. Just outside Panzano stands the beautiful 12th C parish church of San Leolino which houses precious pieces of sacred artwork.
Montefioralle: A tiny hilltop hamlet of Montefioralle, worth the detour from Greve. Leave the car in the parking just outside the wall (piazza Santo Stefano) and walk the narrow cobbled streets of this small borgo that started its life as a castle. Get the camera ready for some very picturesque scenes.
Greve in Chianti: A charming town with a delightful main square surrounded by porticos and pottery shops and other artisanal boutiques. On Saturdays this square hosts a weekly market and you can further enjoy the square’s ambiance over a delicious cappuccino and pastry at the Pasticceria Chianti.
Radda: Majestically perched on a hill and surrounded by a sea of green, this alluring town’s position is truly spectacular. It has a medieval walkway and main square, where the Palazzo del Podestà displays its coats of arms and elegant arches. This palace had been the headquarters of the Chianti League, a military-political organisation that controlled this territory under Florence rule, for over four centuries. Opposite is the Neo-Romanesque Church of San Niccolò.
Brolio Castle: Brolio is one of the oldest wineries in the world and is where the Chianti style of wine was “born.” This is the former home of the extremely wealthy Ricasoli family who has owned the estate since 1167. You can visit the castle and the gardens on your own or book one of their guided tours which includes the history of the estate, its wine-making facilities, cellars where Brolio’s wine is aged, and concludes with a wine tasting. The village a also a good restaurant, the Osteria di Brolio
Castello di Ama. This tiny hamlet is the unexpected setting for museum-worthy contemporary art. The “town’s” handful of handsome buildings are now part of the Castello di Ama winery — one of Chianti’s finest — and house some of the works that the winery began commissioning over a decade ago. Today the collection consists of a dozen permanent pieces, including works by Anish Kapoor and Kendell Geers. Their two-hour guided visit includes the winery, the artwork and a tasting of the estate’s olive oil and wines (€35; book in advance)
San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy. It is mainly famous for its medieval architecture, especially its towers, which may be seen from several kilometers outside the town. The town also is known for the white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, grown in the area.
Siena: The Sienese have no doubt, their town is the most beautiful in all of Tuscany, if not all of Italy. Siena has remained a Gothic city. Renaissance, one of the major influences in Florence, hardly affected the urban development of Siena. The city unfolds around the main shell-shaped square called “Il Campo.” Twice a year the famous horse race known as the “Palio” takes place here. The narrow streets are lined with old shops and small cafes, while churches and museums are real treasures of the fourteenth century.
The seashore: the sandy beaches along the coast of Versilia at turn of the century Viareggio and fashionable Forte dei Marmi with their trendy bars, designer shopping and some of the best seafood restaurants in Italy
Hot Springs: In Tuscany there are several natural hot springs fed by volcanic water from 30 to 55 degrees Celsius. Some of them have been known from Etruscan and roman times like Calidario and Saturnia. You can add to your holiday in Tuscany a day in a thermal hot spring

To receive a complete overview of activities and sightseeing in the area, contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas We will promptly email you an exhaustive document.

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