Overview
An elegant Tuscan farmhouse halfway Florence-Siena
This airy country house is located in the heart of Tuscany, between Florence and Siena, overlooking the postcard-perfect Florentine countryside. It is one of the most famous areas of Tuscany, known for its excellent wineries and restaurants.
The villa was entirely restored in grand style in 2023, a project overseen by a talented architect and with the help of gifted local craftsmen. Filled with wonderful natural light, the interiors feature wooden beamed ceilings and have been tastefully decorated with a mix of antiques and contemporary design items, including works from the owner's private art collection.
Villa Santa Maria has 6 bedrooms, each one with its private bathroom inside. All bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning, mosquito nets, wardrobes, blackout curtains on the large "French" windows, with protective railings for children. Each bathroom is complete with a shower, sink, bidet, and toilet. There is a large and bright living room, accessible from the large veranda of the villa, equipped with a comfortable sofa, two armchairs, and a large table for up to 14 guests. Another smaller living area, adjacent to the main living room, is furnished with sofas and a large television screen. The kitchen is modern and well equipped with modern appliances.
The view from the property is amazing wherever you are! Thanks to a particular renovation project, all the rooms of the villa enjoy a beautiful view of the valley towards the medieval village of San Gimignano, which is located on a hill right in front of you. The valley that opens up below the villa is covered with vineyards, olive groves, and cypress trees. The sunset seen from here is something impressive. The views at night looking onto San Gimignano in the distance give the garden a unique atmosphere.
The garden of the property measures 2.500 square meters and develops on two levels: entering the fenced property via an automatic entrance gate, there is a parking lot for a maximum of 4 cars. In front of the house there is a very large veranda, equipped with outdoor sofas, and a gazebo with a marble table for 14 people.
The swimming pool is located in the lower level of the garden which is accessed by a wide tuff staircase (not steep and easy to walk, with only a few steps). The upper part of the garden, where the house is located, and the pool area are divided by a fence with a net and a small gate, which you can close or open to ensure maximum safety for children. The pool area is equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas.
The property is located just 4 kilometers from all types of services, shops, bars and restaurants. Despite not being isolated, the house guarantees total privacy and tranquility in all its external and internal spaces. In fact, there are only a few small country houses nearby (on the opposite side of the road, which is not busy) and a church where you can attend mass on Sundays. The church bell never rings at night, only a few times during the day, breaking the total silence that you will enjoy in the garden.
Guests Reviews
Our Guests Reviews
Liebe Frau Röhrig!
Was für wunderbare, sonnige, fröhliche Ferienwochen, die wir morgen beenden, wenn wir diesen besonderen Platz in der Toskana wieder verlassen. Es ist ein besonders schönes, gepflegtes Anwesen, die Zimmer sind hell und luftig. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Alle Freunde, die uns hier besucht haben, haben es ebenso empfunden.
Danke für Ihre Hilfe, Beratung und Vermittlung
mit einem herzlichen Gruß
P. Simons, Mai 2024
Amenities
Touring ideas
Poggibonsi 4.5 km
Barberino Val d'Elsa 7 km
Certaldo 13 km
San Gimignano 14 km
Tavarnelle 15 km
Greve in Chianti 27 km
Radda in Chianti 33 km
Siena 33 km
Florence 48 km
Volterra 39 km
Pisa 91 km
Lucca 114 km
Pistoia 68 km
Rome 270 km
HOLIDAY HOME AMENITIES
- Pool: 12 x 5m
- Air conditioning in the bedrooms
- Internet WIFI connection
- Satellite TV
- CD player
- Dishwasher
- Large refrigerator with freezer
- Stove with oven
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Electric kettle
- Filter coffee maker
- Juicer
- Laundry room (washing machine, dryer, iron, ironing board)
- Hair dryer
- Terrace
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor dining area
- Garden
- Electronic gate
- Enclosed property
- Parking inside the property
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Activities
Villages nearby: You can go shopping in Poggibonsi, 4.5 km from the house, where there is a large Coop supermarket (with an overwhelming delicatessen counter) and where a colorful weekly market takes place every Tuesday morning. The lovely village of Barberino is 14 km from the house and lies along a beautiful road with views of the Colli Fiorentini on one side and the Val d´Elsa on the other. It is a hilltop village that has grown beyond its original walls, it has a lovely "centro storico".
Restaurants: The next restaurant with a panoramic garden terrace can be reached on foot (2 km) - a walk of about 35 minutes, 4 minutes by car. If you prefer to walk, it might be a good idea to take along a flashlight as the path to the restaurant is not lit. In the near vicinity there is a number of other smaller trattorias and restaurants offering specialties - in this region you can try out a different restaurant every night!
Sight seeing: The famous medieval town of San Gimignano is only a 20 minutes drive minutes away, 14 km. The beautiful Certaldo with a lovely old town is equally distant. Florence is quickly reached along the motorway, 45 minutes, but the slower route through the Chianti Classico region on the Via Chiantigiana, is one of the loveliest drives in Italy. Siena can be reached in 40 minutes, and also Lucca with its 99 churches, the leaning tower of Pisa, the Val d'Orcia with the Renaissance town of Pienza and the wine-making meccas Montepulciano and Montalcino and the awe-inspiring abbey of Sant'Antimo can be visited in a day trip.
Airports and transport: approx. 45 minutes from the Florence airport, 1 hour and 10 minutes from the Pisa airport, and 1 hour and 30 minutes from Bologna. Railway station Poggibonsi 10 minutes (6 km) and and motorway exit 5 minutes (2.7 km).
Sports: Tennis is available at Poggibonsi. An 18-hole golf course is approx. 40 km away. This is a wonderful area for walking and biking. Horse riding, wine tours, local markets, walking trails, arts and medieval festivals are just some of the many activities and events to enjoy.
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Villa Santa Maria
Ground floor:
- Large and bright living room (accessible from the large veranda of the villa) with a comfortable sofa, two armchairs, and a large table for 14 guests
- Modern and fully equipped open-plan kitchen
- Smaller living area, adjacent to the main living room, furnished with sofas and a large 55" super HD TV
- Guest bathroom (accessible from the smaller living room)
- 1 large double bedroom with king size bed, en suite bathroom. It is possible to prepare a double sofa bed for two children in case you are more than 12 people (maximum capacity: 12 adults and 2 children).
- Laundry with a washing machine, dryer, iron, and cleaning products
All the rooms on the ground floor have direct access to the veranda or garden of the villa through a French door.
First floor:
The first floor of the villa is divided into two areas, offering a total of 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. 3 of these bedrooms are accessible by a staircase from the larger living room (one of which also has a private terrace). The other 2 bedrooms can be reached by an additional staircase from the smaller living room (the TV area).
- 2 bedrooms with king-size bed, each with en suite bathroom
- 2 bedrooms with queen-size bed, each with en suite bathroom
- 1 bedroom with normal double bed, en suite bathroom
All 6 bedrooms of the villa are equipped with air conditioning, mosquito nets, wardrobes, blackout curtains on the large windows, with protective railings for children. Each room has a private bathroom inside, complete with a shower, sink, bidet, and toilet.
Outdoors:
- Garden
- Terrace
- Pool
- Electronic entrance gate
- Parking inside the property
01 Nov 2025 - 20 Dec 2026
9090 EUR €
27 Sep 2025 - 01 Nov 2025
10490 EUR €
20 Dec 2025 - 03 Jan 2026
11990 EUR €
15890 EUR €
Weekly rates in €
Villa Santa Maria | 01 Mar 2025 - 26 Apr 2025 01 Nov 2025 - 20 Dec 2026 |
26 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 27 Sep 2025 - 01 Nov 2025 |
06 Sep 2025 - 27 Sep 2025 20 Dec 2025 - 03 Jan 2026 |
31 May 2025 - 06 Sep 2025 |
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Villa Santa Maria
12+2
PAX 12
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RENT INCLUDES
- Bed, bath and kitchen linens changed on Saturday
- Pool towels
- Air conditioning
- Internet WIFI connection
- Pool cleaning
- Garden maintenance
EXTRAS
- Electricity, heating: the consumption of 500 KW is included then metered (EUR 0.8 per KW).
- Additional beds for 2 children (double sofa bed) if maximum capacity PAX 12 is exceeded: to be requested when booking.
- Baby bed if maximum capacity Pax 12 is exceeded: EUR 100 per week
- Final cleaning: EUR 300
- Tourist tax
SECURITY DEPOSIT
EUR 1500 cash deposit are due on arrival.
SERVICE ON REQUEST (please enquire with us when booking)
- First shopping
- Cook service for dinners during your stay
- Domestic help (house cleaning): EUR 20 per hour
NOTES
- Reservations from Saturday to Saturday
- Pool opening dates: April 12th - October 18th
- For more than 3 children, please enquire.
- Upon request and approval of the owner a late arrival is possible between 7 and 9pm for an extra fee of EUR 50.