Description

The castle boasts ancient origins: the first settlement dates back to Roman times, when a centurion called Pantius was given the estate after having served Rome in Giulius Caesar legions.

In the Middle Ages the domain became a fee of the Boundelmonti family. The Buondelmontis transformed the ancient Roman house into one of their numerous castles and built the most ancient part of the actual structure.

In the following centuries, the history of the castle intertwined with that of the Florentine Republic, of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and of the Kingdom of Italy.

In the 19th century the castle was renovated and transformed into a hunting house. King Victor Emmanuel II lived in the castle when Florence became the capital of Italy. The surrounding land was rich in game and vineyards that were said to produce a wine similar to Bordeaux.


Apartments

Apartment Padronale  (12 beds) - Situated on the main or “noble” floor of the villa, the apartment composes of a large living area with a fireplace, 5 bedrooms (3 of which have private bathrooms), a dining room, kitchen (equipped with an oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher), and 4 bathrooms with shower. The aesthetics of this apartment include original terracotta tile floors, wood coffered ceilings, and antique furnishings. A private courtyard is furbished with garden furniture and a stone barbecue.

Apartment Loggia (6 beds) - The apartment embodies the perfect harmony of modern and antique style. It composes of a large living room with fireplace and kitchen (equipped with an oven and a dishwasher), 3 double bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with shower. Special features of this apartment include wood-beam ceilings and furnishings in synchrony with the atmosphere. The private garden is complete with garden furniture.

Apartment Portico (4 beds) - The quaint apartment is composes of living room/kitchen (complete with an oven and a dishwasher), 2 double bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with shower. Wood-beam ceilings and antique-style furnishings adorn this apartment. A private terrace is equipped with garden furniture.

Apartment Fattoria (6 beds) - The apartment composes of a large living/dining room with fireplace (which can also function as a barbecue), kitchen (equipped with an oven and a dishwasher), 3 double bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with shower. Original Florentine terracotta tile floors, wood coffered ceilings, and antique furnishings embellish the inherent beauty of this apartment. The private courtyard includes garden furniture.

Independent Farmhouse Colonica (8 beds) - Ten meters away from the main villa is an independent farmhouse. The front door of this typical country house opens onto the large kitchen/living room with fireplace (the kitchen is equipped with an oven and microwave). Just beyond, there are 4 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with shower. Wood-beam ceilings and furnishings from the early twentieth century contribute to the warm atmosphere of this house. The private courtyard is furbished with garden furniture.

Apartment Pergolo (10 beds) - The apartment composes of a large living room with kitchen (equipped with an oven, microwave, dishwasher and washingmachine), 3 double bedrooms, each with private bathroom with shower, and 2 bedrooms with twin beds, each with private bathroom with shower. Special features of this apartment include wood-beam ceilings and furnishings in synchrony with the atmosphere. The private terrace is complete with garden furniture.

Apartment Raoul (7 beds) - The large apartment composes of a living room with kitchen (equipperd with oven, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher), 3 double bedrooms, each with private bathroom with shhower, 1 single bedroom and 1 more bathroom with shower. Special features of this apartment include wood-beam ceilings and furnishings in synchrony with the atmosphere. The private terrace is complete with garden furniture.


Services

Restaurant - Today the most ancient part of the villa, where once the must fermented in enormous chestnut tuns and the wine was left to age, has been transformed into a restaurant reserved to the guests of the castle. The restaurant serves typical Tuscan dishes in brick vaulted rooms with stone walls. Reservation and information service for museums in Florence, public transportation service information and timetable, information on things to see and car parks.


Location of the castle in Tuscany

Apartment Padronale

Apartment Loggia

Apartment Portico 

Apartment Fattoria

Independent Farmhouse Colonica

Apartment Pergolo

Apartment Padronale

Apartment Loggia

Apartment Portico 

Apartment Fattoria

Independent Farmhouse Colonica

Apartment Pergolo

Rental Prices