casale di fiesole

CASALE DI
FIESOLE
Near Florence, Tuscany
8 GUESTS
4 BEDROOMS
5 BATHS
Owners' special connections
give you access to some of the
great villas and art collections
nearby.
Having Rosella serve dinner
under the pergola fragrant with
climbing jasmine.
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Casale di Fiesole is a delightful
villa in all the right ways. You are a
short, beautiful drive to Fiesole,
Settignano, and Compiobbi, all
places for dining and shopping.
Florence is an easy drive of 20
minutes or an equally easy trainride. The house is elegantly well
appointed, beautifully maintained
and of an appealing size and
layout that works for many
different group configurations.
CASALE DI FIESOLE
NEAR FLORENCE, TUSCANY
OVERVIEW
Casale di Fiesole is a delightful villa in all the right ways. To
reach it by car is easy and free of dirt road driving. You are a
short and beautiful drive to Fiesole, Settignano, Compiobbi
and Sieci, all of them places for dining, shopping and
meandering. Perhaps most importantly for anyone familiar
with the crowded outskirts of Florence, the city is an easy and
direct drive of 20 minutes or an equally easy train-ride from
Compiobbi. The house itself is elegantly appointed,
beautifully maintained and the size and layout works
especially well for families. The housekeeper/cook speaks
English takes pride in the house and will happily prepare real
Tuscan feasts using skills she learned from her mother and
grandmother the traditional way.
Casale di Fiesole was originally a farmhouse, believed to have
been built around 1875 by owners important enough to have
the house blessed by the powerful Vescovo family. The high
ceilings, square rooms and larger windows are some of the
benefits of this more modern era, although the entrance level
with its remaining open archways remind you that pigs, cows
and horses once lived here too. The building was divided into
two homes in the years following World War II and remains
so to this day; one half is being rented as Casale di Fiesole
but there are no residents next door so you have absolute
privacy on the grounds. About 50 years ago a two-story
addition was added to create what is today the stunning sunroom/living room and master bedroom suite.
What you experience today at Casale di Fiesole reflects the
thoughtful investment of the current owners who spent some
four years upgrading it for their own use and continue to
invest in the property. The hillside setting of Casale di Fiesole
has been developed sensitively to create gracious outdoor l
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iving and today the property offers an exceptionally lovely
garden and pool area.
The olive grove has been tended and is being supplemented
and developed with four varieties of fruit-bearing trees. You
can pick fruit from an orchard of 50 trees depending on what
is in season during your stay and a new terrace is being
created for maximum enjoyment of sunsets. A large shady
pergola in the garden, two hammocks under the umbrella
pines, plus the newly added furnishings at the pool give you
plenty of opportunity to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Casale di Fiesole is graced with newly updated bathrooms
and large airy rooms with both window screens and air
conditioning. The living room is a fabulous and unique
feature of the house, with both a lovely seating area and a
gracious dining area in a room ringed in windows for
exceptional light and views in all seasons. Casale di Fiesole is
as good a choice for off-season with radiant floor heating and
working fireplace. Situated on a southwest-facing hillside you
enjoy a dynamic and interesting view, encompassing the
village of Sieci down by the river, plus the farms and
woodlands of neighbors to the south and west. The vista
includes handsome unrestored stone farmhouses from
earlier centuries, adding to the unspoiled nature of this
location.
Casale di Fiesole is well suited to those who want to combine
easy touring options with a relaxed, tranquil countryside
setting; a highly desirable but not easily achievable
combination.
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CASALE DI FIESOLE
NEAR FLORENCE, TUSCANY
8 GUESTS
4 BEDROOMS
320 SQ METERS INDOORS
GROUNDS
5 BATHS
1.2 HECTARES OUTDOORS
GROUND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
• Front patio with informal seating for four
underneath towering umbrella pines.
• High arched entry way with guest bath. Stairs to
first floor painted with fruit trees and birds.
• Central hallway with several lovely antiques and
objets d'art.
• Lovely large pergola fragrant with climbing jasmine
and wisteria provides comfortable seating for nine
plus a dining table for eight; open wood-fired
barbecue for traditional Tuscan-style meals; sink with
running water. Expansive fruit orchard.
• Master bedroom suite (king) with sitting area for
two before west-facing double doors leading to front
patio; ensuite bath (large shower with seat, and
bathtub) with marble countertop lit from below and
towel warmer; view to garden.
• Lower terrace with pool (16 x 5 meters, 4 to 6.5
meters deep, stairs at both ends) below banked
perennial bed with lavender and rosemary; outdoor
shower (cold water only), sun beds, umbrella, teak
dining table and chairs for 8 under a shade tree;
expansive views; illuminated at night.
• Double bedroom (king) with north-facing window;
narrow ensuite bath (shower stall) with towel warmer.
• Exceptional and spacious living/dining room with
seating for eight before large working fireplace;
separate dining area for eight; beautifully furnished
with antique and contemporary upholstered pieces
and art; room is surrounded by windows on three
sides with lovely views of countryside, garden and
pool area below.
• Guest bath and service area.
• Separate den with desk (computer and printer
provided). Bookshelves offer range of guidebooks
and books on Italy for guests' reference. TV with
American DVD and CD player. Seating for four.
• Well equipped kitchen with marble top work station
that doubles as informal dining area for two with
stools; room for several cooks to work together; doors
open directly to bridge to dining pergola.
• Double bedroom (king) with north-facing view.
• Private bathroom (large shower stall) with marble
finishes, and double sinks.
• Double bedroom (king/twins) with antique sleigh
beds, ceiling fan.
• Private bathroom (shower stall and tub with Jacuzzi,
washing machine) with marble counter tops, double
sinks.
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CASALE DI FIESOLE
NEAR FLORENCE, TUSCANY
8 GUESTS
WHAT'S NEARBY
• Compiobbi (train) less than 5 minutes by car
• Florence 20 minutes by car or train
• San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Chianti (Ugolino Golf
Course) 25 - 30 minutes
• Florence Airport 30 minutes
• Siena, San Gimignano 40 minutes
• Greve-in-Chianti, Cortona, Lucca, Arezzo 45 minutes
• Pisa Airport 1 1/2 hours, Rome Airport: 3 hours
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ITINERARY RECOMMENDATIONS
• In Florence, visit the ultramodern new opera house, the
historic Mercato Centrale market with the region's top food
artisans, and any of the new hip restaurants that seem to be
opening daily.
• A private tour of Villa La Pietra, bequeathed by Sir Harold
Acton. At night it is candlelit and hosts concerts such as Jazz
in June.
• Settignano is home to Villa Gamberaia, arguably one of
Italy's most important gardens and worth a visit. Fiesole has a
charming piazza, Roman Theatre and plays host to summer
music concerts.
• For an insider's tour of Florence, avoid the long lines and let
us organize privately guided tours of the Uffizi, Accademia
and Bargello museums.
• We can arrange wine- and cheese-tasting with a
professional Sommelier, cooking classes and Italian lessons
at Casale di Fiesole.
• The location of Casale di Fiesole is ideal for visiting the
famed Chianti region, including the towns of Greve, Panzano,
Radda, Castellina.
• The villages of Galuzzo and Tavernuzze are just beyond,
each of which boasts a fabulous bakery, among other things.
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CASALE DI FIESOLE
NEAR FLORENCE, TUSCANY
WHAT TO KNOW
• Housekeeper/cook speaks English and is very helpful and
an excellent cook.
• Complimentary WiFi. Please note there is not consistent
coverage throughout the property. Please discuss your
particular connectivity needs before booking. There is also a
computer in Studio for clients use.
• Window screens on all bedroom windows plus two in the
living room for cross ventilation. Excellent off-season rental
with comfortable radiant floor heating.
• Washing machine available for guests' use.
TRAVELING WITH HOMEBASE ABROAD
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and comprehensive travel planning - including preparation of
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• Neighborhood cat occasionally visits but does not come
indoors.
• Please inquire for special opportunities to tour private art
collections, gardens and studios.
• The villa structure is a two-family home but guests have
absolute privacy. All the spaces described as included in the
rental of Casale di Fiesole are private to the house. The
neighbors are not in residence when the house is rented.
• Saturday- Saturday rentals only, June - September. Some
flexibility in other months. Arrival time is 4 pm- 5 pm;
departure time is 10 am.
Upon arrival, you will be met by a Homebase Abroad
Concierge who is available to you throughout your villa stay,
and will be your first point of contact for any questions and
additional requests regarding both your villa and itinerary. We
are delighted to assist with travel planning for pre- or postvilla stays in Italy for you and your guests. Please contact us
directly to discuss the applicable fees.
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CASALE DI FIESOLE
NEAR FLORENCE, TUSCANY
INCLUDED:
• HEAT
• GAS
• ELECTRICITY
• WATER
• AIR CONDITIONING Bedrooms Only
• TELEPHONE/FAX local calls only
• INTERNET Highspeed internet access on villa computer, and
via WiFi
• CLEANING 4 hours maid service 6 days per week, (Mon-Sat),
including personal laundry
• LINEN CHANGE Bed & bath linens changed Wed & Sat;
each guest gets two sets of towels twice per week
• PERSONAL LAUNDRY washing & folding done on Mon &
Thurs
• WELCOME DINNER Courtesy of the owner
• ADVANCE SHOPPING SERVICE Fridge stocked w/basics,
incl coffee, milk, eggs, cheese, juice, bottled water, fruit on
arrival.
• WELCOME GIFT Welcome reception of Prosecco, nuts, fruits
and canapes.
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AVAILABLE:
• TELEPHONE/FAX long distance phone calls charged at cost
• CLEANING Additional cleaning €15 per hour
• PERSONAL LAUNDRY ironing is €15 per hour; excessive
laundry €15 per hour
• BREAKFAST On request at €8 per person
• LUNCH Lunch/ Dinner on request; prices are per person
including Food & cooking: €8 breakfast; €30 lunch/dinner for
adults, €25 child under 12 - these are meals prepared & left. For
staff to stay and plate, clean up, etc: €15 per hour for cook, €12
for service staff (Danny).
• DINNER Lunch/ Dinner on request; prices are per person
including Food & cooking: €8 breakfast; €30 lunch/dinner for
adults, €25 child under 12 - these are meals prepared & left. For
staff to stay and plate, clean up, etc: €15 per hour for cook, €12
for service staff (Danny).
• PROVISIONS Food and beverage are Extras
• SHOPPING SERVICE €15 per hour plus receipts
• COOKING CLASSES cooking lessons: for two €80 per
person, for 3-4 €70 per person, from 5 -8 €60 per person,these
prices include 5 recipes plus dinner.
• ITALIAN LESSONS Rosella's daughter (a teacher), €20 per
hour
• CHILD CARE €18 per hour
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