Villa Soldani

Description

This extraordinary villa in Tuscany was built by architect Massimiliano Soldani as his own residence between 1700 and 1750, and is now a perfect entertainment venue or holiday villa with exclusive amenities.
The interior is styled with careful attention to detail, including eclectic decor and antiques. Unwind in the multiple spacious living rooms, cook Tuscan feasts in one of the two well appointed kitchens (one is for catering use with a wood-burning fireplace), gather in the formal dining room, then play a game of billiards or ping pong.
The first floor boasts a chandelier-glad sitting room and eight charming bedrooms. For groups of more than 17 people, the second floor, with seven additional bedrooms split into two apartments, can comfortably accommodate up to 33.
Your private Tuscan wonderland lies just outside among centuries-old cypress trees, olive groves, vineyards. With a BBQ, private pool and tennis court, and gardens to stroll through, it's easy to stay busy – or completely relaxed – during your stay.
The ancient villages of Bucine and Mercatale Valdarno are minutes away with a few local restaurants. Wine tasting is a must, with the villa bordering the Chianti region, and festivals extend throughout the region year ‘round.

#### Features
Interior
Ground Floor
There are 2 fully equipped kitchens, one for catering use with large traditional fireplace and one for the daily use. Guest can entertain in the dining room or relax in the large double living-room with Satellite TV and fireplace. There is an additional living-room with a vertical piano and a large billiard-room. Next to which is an en suite twin room, a utility room and two WC's.

First Floor
The spacious villa perfectly blends rustic style with comfort and all modern amenities. The first floor opens onto a vast hall with Murano crystal chandelier. Each bedroom has been charmingly decorated there is an en suite double room with balcony, 4 en suite twin rooms, 1 double room with private bathroom, 1 double room and 1 single bedroom connecting with each other and sharing one bathroom.
*** For groups of 17 or less only the first floor with 10 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms will be available. Larger groups of 18 - 33 will also enjoy use of the second floor.

Second Floor - Available for larger groups of 18 - 33 guests
Apartment One
The charming apartment has a separate sitting area, 1 room with three beds, 1 double room, 2 twin rooms and 2 shared bathrooms.

Apartment Two
There is a private entrance into the plain and modern apartment, which offers 1 double room, 1 twin room, 1 room with three beds and 2 bathrooms.

Outside Grounds Outside the villa has a private garden surrounded by stunning views of green olive groves, active vineyards and beautiful oak woods. Guests can enjoy a relaxed barbecue, take in the stunning scenery or take a swim in the pool.
Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Wi-Fi internet access
- Burglar alarm
- Independent heating system
- Phone
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher.




#### Location
Visitors to Tuscany come for many reasons. Many come in search of fine art and others to explore the extraordinary countryside. Gourmets and wine buffs descend on Tuscany to enjoy the simple but wonderful cuisine and wine. Walkers enjoy the mountain paths, cyclists the rolling hills, and summer vacationers the sea coast and islands. Students come to learn the beautiful Italian language and culture.
From the Etruscans to the Romans to the Renaissance, Tuscany is possibly the greatest repository of art in the world, from extraordinary paintings and sculptures to frescoes and architectural masterpieces. This captivating region is a hub of Italian life, boasting the finest dining, the finest wines and breathtakingly picturesque scenery.
Arezzo is a popular province and an important Etruscan Town. It is an ideal town to explore on foot and soak up the enchanting atmosphere. The town offers a beautiful square, Piazza Grande, plenty of churches, museums and many other cultural points of interest.
The villa is placed on the slopes of the hills bordering the Chianti region and overlooking the lovely valley of Valdarno Superiore.
There are easy train connections from Florence and Rome that serve directly the nearby train stations of Montevarchi-Terranuova and Bucine.The nearest international airports are Pisa, G. Galilei, Florence, Peretola A.Vespucci – Perugia and S. Francesco d' Assis.

Local Attractions
- Joust of the Saracens, a medieval festival.
- Arezzo Wave, popular music and cultural festival.
- Grape Festival, first weekend of fall in Tuscany.
- Baroque Festival of San Gimignamo.
- Arezzo Antiques Fair: the oldest antiques fair in Italy with over 500 stalls. The fair offers antiques and restored works in the incomparable setting of the towns historic centre. The main section of the fair is located in Piazza San Francesco, Piazza Grande and the Logge Vasari, and the stalls branch out from there throughout the town, transforming the area into one great market place. For over 20 years, the fair has taken place on the first weekend of every month and has become an essential event for collectors and dealers alike. Average attendance is 20.000 people each weekend.
Location
- Local towns of Mercatale Valdarno and Bucine: 1 km.
- Siena: 40 km by car.
- Arezzo: 30 km by car.
- Florence: 50 km by car.
- Nearest motorway: 15 km by car.