Villa Isabella is an outstanding estate, set against a stunning backdrop of forest, field and vineyard, in an enviably central location between Florence and Siena. The villa is the long-time private home of a prominent Roman family of diplomats, recently renovated to bring the estate back to its former glory. History seeps through the old stone walls, with character and authentic features at every turn, now updated with more modern comforts including en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning throughout.
The villa sits in a commanding, hill-top position, with far-reaching views over a classically Tuscan landscape of rolling hills, olive groves and vineyards, from almost every vantage point on the property. The impeccably maintained property accommodates up to 26 guests, with a dependence available for a further six guests if required. Several original features include a traditional stone olive press, and a shaded loggia with views over the surrounding grounds, which extend to over 1.5 hectares and include a tennis court, croquet lawn, gym, swimming pool and hot tub.
Villa Isabella is centrally located in the heart of Tuscany, a position which could not be more ideal for easy access to the highlights of the region, including the medieval towers of San Gimignano, Renaissance Florence and Siena just 20 minutes to the south. The celebrated villages and vineyards of Chianti are on the doorstep, as well as the impressive walled town of Monteriggioni and the crystal capital of Colle Val d'Elsa.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
- Large living room
- Bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen bed (1.7m x 2m), separate living area with sofa bed for two guests and garden access. En-suite bathroom with double shower
- Four connected dining rooms, opening to Dining Terrace with retractable cover and lower lawn with BBQ
FIRST FLOOR
- Family chapel
- Entertainment room with satellite TV and DVD player, adjacent games room with PlayStation, board games and self-service bar
- Upper terrace with outdoor living / dining area
- Guest bathroom
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed (1.7m x 2m) with separate living area with sofa bed for one guest. En-suite bathroom with bathtub and wall-mounted shower
- Bedroom 3: Queen bed (1.7m x 2m) with separate living area. En-suite bathroom with spacious shower
- Bedroom 4: Queen bed (1.7m x 2m), en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower
- Bedroom 5: King bed (1.8m x 2m) can be made into two single beds. En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower
- Bedroom 6: Queen bed (1.7m x 2m), en-suite bathroom with spacious walk-in shower
- Bedroom 7: Queen bed (1.7m x 2m), en-suite bathroom with spacious walk-in shower
SECOND FLOOR
- Central hall opening to broad balcony with countryside views
- Bedroom 8: Queen bed (1.75m x 2m), views to north and south. En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower
- Bedroom 9: Queen bed (1.7m x 2m), en-suite bathroom with spacious walk-in shower
- Bedroom 10: Queen bed (1.7m x 2m), en-suite bathroom with shower
- Bedroom 11: Queen bed (1.7m x 2m), en-suite bathroom with bathtub in the centre of the bathroom with hand-held shower
- Bedroom 12: Twin beds that can be made to Queen (1.8m x 2m) ideal for children, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and wall-mounted shower
- Bedroom 13: Two large single beds (1.15m x 2m each) that cannot be united. En-suite bathroom with bathtub and wall-mounted shower
IL GRANAIO
- Historic stone olive press, wine cellar
- Billiard room with full-size antique pool table
DEPENDENCE – GROUND FLOOR
- Bedroom 14: King bed (1.8m x 2m) with separate living area on the ground level. En-suite bathroom with wall-mounted shower and whirlpool bathtub.
DEPENDENCE – FIRST FLOOR
- Bedroom 15: Queen bed (1.7m x 2m) with Juliet balcony over courtyard. En-suite bathroom with bathtub with hand-held shower
- Bedroom 16: King bed (1.8m x 2m), en-suite bathroom with bathtub with hand-held shower
ANNEX
- Bedroom 17: Queen bed (1.7m x 2m) with Juliet balcony over courtyard. En-suite bathroom with bathtub with hand-held shower
- Bedroom 18: King bed (1.8m x 2m), en-suite bathroom with bathtub with hand-held shower
WHY WE LIKE IT: A truly exceptional villa combining the warmth and comfort of a family home, with the space, style and amenities of an intimate boutique hotel. The highlights of Tuscany are within easy reach for those wishing to explore the region.
