Internal area:
6-room house 200 m2 on 3 levels, on the ground floor: open entrance hall. Open living/dining room with open fireplace. Small living room with double sofa bed. Kitchenette (oven, dishwasher). Shower/bidet/WC. Upper floor: 3 double bedrooms. Bath/bidet/WC, shower/bidet/WC. 2nd upper floor: 1 room with 2 beds.
Residence:
Villa Belvedere di Vinci (Vinci FI): Built in the 19th century, this villa stands on the slopes of Montalbano about 2 km from the town. Not to be missed in Vinci itself are the artists birthplace, and the musem devoted to his works situated in the mediaeval centre. The villa provides an excellent starting point for easy excursions to the art cities of Florence and Lucca (bpth about 45 km away)as well as to smaller local centres such as San Miniato (15 km) or the famous spa town of Montecatini Terme (20 km). The villa, which belongs to an estate producing wine and olive oil, stands in a dominant position offering surperb panormaic view over the surrounding hills. Guests also enjoy the use of a well-kept garden with a private swimming pool and various fully equipped areas. The furnishings include certain antique nineteenth century pieces alongside modern accessories such as satellite TV and dishwasher. The owners, who live in a separate annexe with independent entrance, are at guests constant disposal. On request, it is possible to organise dinners and to avail of a mid-week cleaning service. Private: garden. Swimming pool (6 x 12 m, 07.05.-01.10.). Garden furniture. Parking. Shop 500 m, railway station Empoli 12 km. Tennis 10 km, golf course 25 km, riding stables 2 km.
Topography:
Medieval town and birthplace of Leonardo, a lot of its charm comes from the beautiful surrounding countryside. Vinci is situated on a hill in Montalbano and is an ideal place for relaxation. To visit: the impressive castle tower overlooking the Leonardo museum of machines and the library. Many cultural and folk events throughout the year. An ideal starting point for walks or bike rides as well as visits to Tuscany. The motorway Florence-Piza-Livorno is 10 km away.
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