3 bedroom villa with pool and tennis court near Florence, sleeps 6

Guests arrive via a country lane leading to the parking area beside the house. The main entrance opens onto the ground floor where there is a spacious living and dining area, a kitchen with access to a covered veranda furnished for al fresco dining, and a guest cloakroom. The first floor features a comfortable sitting room with an ornamental fireplace, a double bedroom with a terrace overlooking the garden, a twin bedroom, a further double bedroom, and two bathrooms—one with a shower and one with a bath. A utility room is accessible from the outside. Within the landscaped grounds guests can enjoy the swimming pool surrounded by countryside views, a multi-purpose floodlit court for tennis or five-a-side football and a barbecue area ideal for relaxed al fresco dining.

The location of the property offers easy access to local supermarkets and restaurants in addition to being well placed for exploring many of Tuscany’s highlights. The celebrated Chianti wine region is within easy reach, as are the historic cities of Florence, Siena, Pisa and Lucca, known for their art, architecture and gastronomy. Nearby villages such as San Gimignano, Certaldo, San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Volterra and San Miniato offer a wealth of local culture and tradition, while the Tuscan coast lies just over an hour away. For added convenience, there is a train service from Montelupo Fiorentino providing direct connections to both Florence and Pisa.