Tuscany - Villa Petrolo

Found within an estate of 80 acres of green olive groves, active vineyards and beautiful oak woods, with own private park with a garden, an ancient fountain, pristine tennis courts and private swimming pool, Tuscany Petrolo has been home to several notable personalities including political figures.

Excluding the land and other features, the villa has a total surface area of 550m2 and was built by renowned architect Massimiliano Soldani between 1700 and 1750 as his own residence. It is located between Florence, Siena and Arezzo, only 30-45 minutes away, which is an ideal base for discovering Tuscan renowned history, art, food and wine. The nearest town, Mercatale Valdarno is a walking distance from the villa.

Tuscany Petrolo is easy to locate. The medieval watchtower of Galatrona serves as the estate’s landmark. Not far from the watchtower are the other farmhouses and this villa.

Approaching the villa, you’ll be welcomed by a lovely garden in front of this 3-level property. The ground floor and the first floor are considered the main floors and can host up to 17 guests, while the optional top floor can host up to 16 guests. The top floor used to be the ex-servants accommodation during the medieval times and can be used by a large party exceeding 17 guests. The entire villa has 16 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms, air-conditioning, a swimming pool, a garden, terraces, and ample open spaces for guests to enjoy.

The entrance is on the GROUND FLOOR. It consists of 2 fully equipped kitchens. One regular kitchen and the other is a professional stainless steel kitchen suitable for catering use with large traditional fireplace.

A large double living room can also be found in this floor. Both living areas are furnished with Satellite TV's and fireplace. Also on this floor is a living room with vertical piano, a dining room, a large billiard room, a utility room, a toilette, and a laundry room with bathroom and outdoor access.

To complete the ground floor is the only bedroom on this floor. It is a twin bedroom with an en suite bathroom, fitted with 2 single beds which can be joined to form one large bed.

Up on the FIRST FLOOR, or the “Piano Nobile” which translates as “the noble floor” you'll find a huge fine sitting room with an impressive Venetian chandelier and doors that open to the lawn, and a total of 8 bedrooms.

One is a double bedroom, fitted with a queen size bed, with an en suite bathroom and a balcony, 1 double bedroom with a private bathroom, another double bedroom and 1 single bedroom sharing a common bathroom, and 4 twin bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, each fitted with 2 single beds.

The optional TOP FLOOR, a former staff apartment, has relatively basic features than the two lower floors. It has a total of 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. 2 of the rooms are fitted with 3 single beds, and 4 with 2 single beds which can be joined upon request, and 1 double room with joined single beds forming a large one. The top floor can accommodate up to 16 guests.

The villa has a big private garden, surrounded by centuries-old cypresses with outstanding landscapes, barbecue area, private tennis court, private table tennis, a pool table and a 12 x 6 meters (39 x 19 feet) private swimming pool. It is ideal for a large party or small intimate celebrations or gatherings. Tuscany Petrolo can host up to 33 guests but is bookable for a minimum of 17 guests, the top floor being optional.