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- Florence Countryside - Villa Lysis - In the environs of Florence, with a superb view of the city and the countryside, this private, renovated mansion house built in the 12th century and recently restored, offers unique and relaxing holidays. |
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Tastefully re-furnished and decorated, the interior is very cozy producing a most pleasant effect with its character and individuality. The property has allotted parking space and is ideally situated for those who wish to enjoy Florence -only 15 minutes drive - and easily to the major cities and villages of Tuscany. |
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At Villa Lysis you can simply relax and enjoy country-walks along the panoramic hills blanketed with precious olives groves and vineyards and where each mount support a tower, castle or magnificent villa. The gourmet restaurants in the vicinity offer the best Tuscan meals and wines at affordable prices. The basic grocery store situated a few steps away the villa offer all kind of fresh food like bread, fruits and vegetables, olive oil, wine, cheese, ham, salami etc. |
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Upon entering the main entrance you are in the large living room with its open fireplace, original cotto floors and lovely beamed ceilings. There is a tv with satellite connection, shelves of books and a glassed in-door to the garden. The studio-room which can be used as the forth double bedroom. |
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Also from the living room there is a door to the laundry room complete with washer, ironing facilities and a full bath with shower. The Tuscan kitchen has a spacious firegas stove, electric oven, microwawe, american coffee machine. |
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The formal dining room can be accessed from the kitchen or via a series of stairs situated between the kitchen and living room. It has a window and glass door which look out into the garden and also has an open fireplace, cotto flooring and beamed ceilings. There you can find the fixed telephone with a plug available also for pc connection. Under the living room is a medieval cellar with stone walls and a curved brick vault. During the restoration antique ceramics were uncovered here.Behind the house is the pensile garden, with iron furnishings, Jacuzzi pool and amazing views of the city of Florence area, villages, the Arno Valley and a 18th century Monastery. |
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Up the stone stairs are two doubles bedrooms and a large bath with tub. The first bedroom is graced with a four poster iron king size bed and beamed ceilings and truly is " a room with a view" over Florence with the Duomo. The second room, has a double bed, antique cotto floors and a ceiling with 19th century flowers decor; both bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning. The large, comfortable bath room is tiled and has an old wooden glassed in linen case and old paintings on the walls. |
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Curiosity: In the vicinity surrounding area you can find different farms where is possible to visit the cellars and wine tasting. |
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There is an interesting Museum and different shops and factory where you can assist to the ceramic hand made works. You can visit also the village where the genious of Renaissance is born, Leonardo Da Vinci, with a very interesting Museum showing all the inventions of Leonardo and his inborn house. Another interesting place is Artimino, a village perched on the top of a panoramic hill, with a marvellous hunting villa built by the Medici family during the 16th century. |
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Weekly Rate for the entire Villa: Euro 900,00-1600,00 It can accommodate up to 6 people he price includes linen, towels, utilities and final cleaning. Taxes are also included. |
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