What we loved: everything really - the history, the quietness, the spaciousness, the furniture, the garden, the courtyard. The steep cypress-lined drive down to the villa became a much welcomed sight over the course of the week. We feel really lucky to have had the opportunity to live in what can only be described as a royal estate.
The views are unbelievable. And unforgettable. From every room. You can easily imagine living here happily forever.
The suggestion to visit the nearby Mugello region was exactly right, it was a lot of fun and we found some lovely restaurants, too. A great and unusual vacation hub for visiting both Florence and outlying areas.
Massimilliano, the caretaker, and his family were very helpful during our entire stay. Even dealing with lost baggage and a lost passport with excellent advice.
It is most convenient to have your own vehicle for efficiently getting around this part of town, the steep and narrow road is not intended for foot traffic.