Situated on the edge of the Luberon National Park with its private tennis court and beautiful pool area, this delightful farmhouse is ideal for a gathering of friends or family.
Jamie Oliver,Chianti,Villa,Luxury,Tennis,Child friendly
Imperati Petrolo, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
The Imperati Petrolo estate and its famous winery and prestigious olive oil is a place full of charm, steeped in Italian tradition. A fabulous property where one can enjoy Tuscan culture, food and wine and relax by the pool, play tennis or go fishing on one of the private lakes.
Imperati Petrolo, the main building on Fattoria Petrolo, dates back to the 1700’s when it was built by architect Massimiliano Soldani as his own private residence. The estate is set amongst vineyards, oak and holm-oak woods and green olive groves - it epitomises all that is traditional in this region of Tuscany. On the estate is the Tower of Galatrona dating back to the Etruscan and Roman eras and Villa Petrolo overlooks the ancient Romanesque Pieve (old parish church) which houses works by Giovanni della Robbia. Beyond the villa are three small private lakes where one may go fishing and, nearby, guests can visit the winery and traditional olive mill.
Ochre walls with large green shutters, the traditional Tuscan uniform, Imperati Petrolo is an impressive building with high carved wooden ceilings and wonderfully spacious rooms including two dining rooms, a billiard room and upstairs, a vast hall with a Murano crystal chandelier. Tastefully furnished throughout, mostly with antiques, Imperati Petrolo is an excellent venue for a large gathering of friends or a family reunion. With bedrooms to accommodate up to seventeen on the first floor of the villa, there are two additional apartments on the second floor to accommodate parties of up to thirty-two guests if required!
Outside, the villa has a large private garden with swimming pool and tennis court surrounded by majestic cypress trees - a fine venue on long summer days, for playing in the sun, a glass of wine nearby and olives from the estate - whilst evenings are spent enjoying delicious dinners in one of the elegant dining rooms followed, perhaps by a game of billiards. The delights of Siena, Arezzo and Florence are all close by so that guests at Imperati Petrolo return again and again.
Villas Information
PRICE:
From £6,690 - £8,820 per week
Sleeps:
18
The Service
Maid Service 4 hours, 5 days per week • (limited) Cook service (on application)
The Accommodation
Sleeps 18 plus two apartments (on second floor) which sleep 7 & 6
Ground floor: Entrance hall • Kitchen • 2 Dining rooms • Large double living room • Sitting room • TV room • Billiard room • WC • Twin bedroom with bathroom en suite
First Floor: Large landing • Double bedroom with bathroom en suite and balcony • Double bedroom with bathroom en suite • Twin bedroom with bathroom en suite • Double bedroom with bathroom en suite • 3 Twin bedrooms with bathrooms en suite Second Floor Double bedroom Apartment A: Entrance hall • Triple bedroom • Double bedroom • Twin bedroom • Bathroom • Shower room • Apartment B: Entrance hall • Double bedroom • 2 Twin bedrooms • Bathroom
General
Private Pool 6m x 12m • Private tennis court • Washing machine • Dishwasher • TV • Ping-pong • Internet access
Transport
Airports in Florence 40kms, Pisa 140kms, Bologna 165kms
Local Interest
Nearest shops / restaurants / bars in Mercatale Valdarno and Bucine 3kms • Siena 30kms • Arezzo 30kms • Florence 40kms
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