Il Sogno - Florence Hills

The villa

A picturesque winding mountain road leads up to the two story villa situated on three acres of property. An ancient cypress-lined driveway leads to the Villa which is situated amongst rolling hills and is surrounded by olive and fruit trees, landscaped with many varieties of flowers and herbs. This multi-leveled property has four terraces. The first, at the entrance to the house, has a sitting area and overlooks the distant valley. The second is a large pergola in the upper gardens with a sitting and dining area equipped with a Tuscan barbeque and marble counter with sink. Above the pergola is the top level of the property which affords spectacular panoramic views and is perfect for a morning coffee or sunset drink. The fourth lounging area adjacent to the pool has a sitting area as well as a covered outdoor dining area. The multi-terraced property provides glorious scenery from all vantage points and during all seasons. It is not easy to say which is most beautiful. The villa has been restored with attention to custom detail in an international, eclectic style while maintaining the integrity of the Tuscan aesthetic. The interior decoration combines antiques with modern sofas and other contemporary furniture. The exterior pergola furniture is custom designed as well. Screens on most windows and new individual room controlled central heating. The kitchen is equipped with an espresso machine, new refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, Alessi toaster, microwave, large double sink, marble countertops and fine Richard Genori china along with Le Jacquard Français table linens. Wine and glassware are carefully selected to enhance the dining experience. There are two bar stools and a marble counter for informal eating. The villa includes a multi-media room with a 200 satellite-channel flat screen television, Wi-Fi, desktop computer, printer/copier/fax machine, DVD player and library of useful, informative books for informal reading or touring. The great room is a gathering place for before or after dinner, either to share the experiences of the day, gather around the Tuscan fireplace, play a game of chess or eat at the gracious table that can extend to serve 12-14. This large wood beamed stylishly appointed room with windows on 3 sides feels connected to the spectacular countryside that surrounds it- olive orchard, vineyards and cypress trees along with panoramic views of hills and valleys that capture the unique essence of Toscana. The bed and bathrooms are both elegant and comfortable, capturing tradition and modernity. Sophisticated and luxurious, each room is unique with Italian high thread count linens, Frette bathrobes, plush down comforters, pillows and linen hand towels. Erborio Toscano olive oil amenities enhance the ambiance. Each of the four bedrooms has a luxurious private bath. There is an additional full bathroom located on the ground floor. A variety of fruit trees, grapes, berries as well as herbs including rosemary and sage move from “farm to table”. The gardens include many kinds of flowers and flowering trees such as magnolia and hydrangeas. Enjoy magnificent vistas from different parts of the terraced property.

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