Villa di Romignano Property Name: Villa di Romignano  Reference: ROMI1 (CC) City/Town: Borgo San Lorenzo  Map: Mapquest Province: Florence  Region: Tuscany  Sleeps: 10  Nº of Bedrooms: 5  Weekly Prices From: from USD $2740/week To Book Contact: ItalianVisits.com

General
Just north of Florence, the broad Mugello valley is the homeland of the Medici family. Its enchanting towns and villages are surrounded by a sea of vines and olives whose slopes intermittently give way to deep forests of pines, chestnuts and oaks, cool and refreshing. And amongst these strikingly beautiful bluish-green hills lies Villa di Romignano, a large traditionally furnished country house with 360 degree views. Giotto, the father of Renaissance painting, was born in Vespignano, a small hamlet near Borgo San Lorenzo where 12th century Romanesque churches mingle with the modern day essentials of shops, banks and chemists. Guests can appreciate the historical significance of their surroundings, maybe while dining alfresco, on the large panoramic lawn at the front of the villa.

Location
Florence is 28 kilometres and the A1 autostrada at Barberino di Mugello is 20 kilometres. Less far is a new factory outlet selling cut-price ’designer’ goods by Armani, Dolce and Gabbana and Fendi to name but a few. Numerous naturally shaded gardens are reached by paths, one of which will lead to a 10 x 5m swimming pool below the villa. On another terrace is an outside jacuzzi. The owner lives in a rear extension of the villa. An 800 metre long drive leads to a spacious parking area from where 17 steps lead us up to the front door.

Layout
Off the main hallway are two sitting rooms, one with open fireplace, and an informal dining room. A kitchen boasts a fireplace/cooking range, gas hob, oven, fridge/freezer, sink unit and doors lead out to a small terrace with barbeque and washing machine. Two steps up and along a corridor lead to another seating area with opening into a formal dining room. A large shower room, WC etc and separate WC complete the ground floor. Up 17 steps to first floor. One large double bedded room overlooking the front garden. One double bedded room. One twin bedded room with corner windows. One double. A huge master double bedroom with fireplace and double windows. One bathroom, WC etc. One shower room, WC etc.