Surrounded by olive groves and vineyards up in the Chianti Classico hills, this villa is pure luxury. Sprawling grounds house sunny patios with outdoor dining and seating for everyone. A full outdoor kitchen provides an alfresco option, perhaps encompassing the fresh vegetables and olives growing in the garden. A long, turquoise pool is lined with loungers and looks out over the hills. Wandering the grounds you might stumble across a hidden hammock for two or a fragrant herb garden with butterflies fluttering. Inside, it’s something of a 60s-chic entertainer’s paradise – mid-century velvet sofas in lounges, dining tables lit by candelabra, egg chairs, and plum-purple chaise longues. The first floor is dedicated to a games room with a pool table and a gym. And in the basement you'll find a lovely spa, equipped with a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and a hydromassage bathtub – just make sure to give your host enough notice so it can be prepared for you. The kitchen is pure Italian charm though, with its 18th-century hearth still on display, adorned with copper pots and pans. We particularly love the main bathroom’s vibrant, modern willow-pattern tiles and claw-footed tub. On top of all this, you’re only 20km away from Florence, so the Ufizzi, Ponte Vecchio and Duomo are a half-hour drive away.

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Additional fees

• There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.