Villa Fabbri

· Large private swimming pool
· Large private garden
· Country location
· Beautiful views
· Use of estate facilities
· Reception
· Own winery has fine wines and olive oil for sale

Villa Fabbri is one of a number of beautiful stone farmhouses on a large country estate in the rolling Tuscan countryside near Siena (30 mins). From the farmhouse there are beautiful views over the gentle hills and tiny local hilltop villages that make up this magical landscape. It is within easy reach of the renaissance cities of Florence (40 mins) and Arezzo (30 mins). If you are looking for a relaxing holiday amongst some of the most breathtakingly beautiful scenery in the world then La Selva is the perfect choice, and with the estate winery just along the road you can also savour some fine wines - what better way to spend a holiday!

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Rental:
Saturday to Saturday

Free:
Information Pack

Prices include:
Electricity, gas, linen and towels (beach/pool towels not included), final cleaning, local taxes

Not included:
Oblgatory cleaning during the week, paid direct to the owner of €117 per week.
Heating is available in cooler months and charged on consumption at €9 per cubic metre.

Security Deposit:
A security deposit of €500 is payable in cash (euros) on arrival and will be held and returned to you on departure.

Additional Services available on request (charged)
Extra bed, baby's cot, extra cleaning - €13 euros per hour, cook can be arranged (€35 per person), laundry facilities charged at €8 per load (includes dryer and detergent).

This beautiful estate dates back to the 12th century when it belonged to the powerful Medici family. Steeped in history, it was the site of a castle built in 1134, which once belonged to the state of Florence and used to protect the Ambra valley. The original castle was destroyed in 1554 by a joint Sienese, French army. The castle, which replaced it in the 18th century, was later converted into the fabulous Villa that stands here today. It is surrounded by rolling, Tuscan countryside dotted with hilltop villages and country farms creating magical picture postcard views, reminiscent of renaissance paintings. La Selva is situated in the Ambra valley within easy reach of Siena (19km), Florence (68km) and Arezzo (38km). Siena holds the famous “Palio” horse race that takes place every year in July and August between the rival neighbourhoods of the city, where tension runs high as the riders race around the central piazza “Piazza del Campo” under the hot summer sun.

Today, the Estate belongs to two brothers: Sergio and Riccardo Carpini, who have painstakingly restored the estate and its farmhouses with great attention to every detail. Most bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and all the houses and apartments have been furnished to an extremely high standard using top quality fabrics (including Florentine silks) and many antique pieces to create extremely elegant interiors.

The estate also has a winery producing top quality wines and a large restaurant, piano bar and function suite nearby. Winemaking in the family goes back a long way, In fact, as far back as 1245, when Friar Giovanni Carpini was sent to China by the Pope with the gift of a rare Tuscan vine rootstock.

Both Villa Felcaia & Villa Fabbri are exceptional farmhouses being in the “Leopoldine” style. Only 50 of them exist in the whole of Tuscany. They were commissioned by the Grand Duke of Tuscany – Leopold II. The two farmhouses sit close to each other, just along from the main estate and have fabulous open views over the surrounding countryside.

Villa Fabbri

Sleeps 21

This fabulous stone farmhouse, which has a tower room, sits on its own and has beautiful open views over the rolling Tuscan countryside. Superb furnishings of traditional Florentine silk fabrics, original paintings as well as many antique pieces make this a very special house. The villa is on two floors and has a restored barn to one side of the house, which is rented along with the main house. It is not available for rent on its own.

The house is on two floors.

Ground Floor:
This is an elegantly furnished villa with a sense of style. The owner has used classic Florentine fabrics in many bedrooms giving an elegant feel to the décor. There is an entrance hall, spacious living room, TV room with satellite TV, kitchen with oven and hob, dishwasher, large fridge and open fireplace. To the rear of the villa is a large elegant dining room with access to the garden and pool through French doors. Also on the ground floor are 2 twin bedrooms, 1 bathroom with shower.

First Floor:
The spacious first floor of the villa has 4 elegant double bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms with showers and 1 twin bedroom.

Tower Room:
A pretty tower with 1 double bedroom with en suite bathroom with bath.

Restored Barn
Sleeps 5 (ideal for children) The barn is on two floors, is simply furnished and has one bathroom. It is ideal as a playroom or additional accommodation for older children. It is not suitable for adult guests.

Ground Floor:
Sitting room / games room, bathroom with shower.

First Floor:
Two adjoining rooms with 5 single beds.

Facilities:
Private Parking
Large Garden
Large outside Barbecue
Private pool (10 x 5m) with sun loungers
Covered patio with large table & chairs
Washing machine available at the main Villa (charged at €8 per wash + dry)
Extra cleaning available on request
Cook available on request (charged at €35 per person)

Facilities on the estate include (some are charged):
Horse riding, hire of mountain bikes, tennis, winery visits, walks around the estate, baby sitting service

Notes
No animals allowed
Rental is Saturday to Saturday
Arrival is between 5pm –8pm
Departure by 10am
Linen is changed weekly on Saturdays
Wine and Olive oil produced on the estate is available for sale