Villa Leonardo

Leonardo is a beautiful, private 12-acre estate tucked away in Chianti, the heart of Tuscany. Although just minutes from the small town of Montespertoli, it is the ultimate in privacy and independence. The exterior and interiors of this fine old farmhouse have been immaculately restored to very high standards by its decorator owner. Every detail of the restoration has been done with total respect for nature and for Tuscan heritage. Walk through the long entrance hallway and you will be led to a separate living room with a fireplace and a dining room. The living area is colorful and furnished with high-quality fabrics, antiques, fine custom linens and tableware. The dining area is connected to a large state-of-the-art kitchen overlooking a beautiful terrace and the swimming pool. Also on the ground level is a spacious and bright twin bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, another lovely twin bedroom with an adjacent bathroom, a study room and a library. On the first level, you'll find four comfortable and thoughtfully furnished bedrooms, all with air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms, which are graciously decorated with old mirror frames and antique lamps. Villa Leonardo is a very elegant property, ideal for an extended family or a group of friends looking for spacious accommodation, comfort, privacy and fabulous views. To enjoy the outdoors and the Tuscan countryside, horseback riding, golf and tennis are nearby. Take a day trip to Florence, just 30 minutes away, or explore several nearby villages, only 5-10 minutes' drive from the villa.

Bedroom / Bathroom Description

Ground Floor:

• Bedroom 1: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom with private adjacent bathroom with shower.
• Bedroom 2: Sleeps 2, Large Twin bedroom, with direct access to gardens, with en-suite bathroom with shower—private, separate entrance from garden area, as well as entrance internally through other twin bedroom.
• Twin beds are not convertible.

First Floor

• Bedroom 3: Sleeps 2, Master King bedroom with en-suite bathroom (double sink and phone) with tub with handheld shower plus shower stall.
• Bedroom 4: Sleeps 2, King bedroom with en-suite bathroom (with skylight window) with shower.
• Bedroom 5: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower.
• Bedroom 6: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with tub with handheld shower.
• Twin beds are not convertible.
• All bedrooms on First Floor are air-conditioned.

Features & Amenities

• A/C in all First Floor bedrooms
• Satellite TV with over 400 programs
• Fully-equipped kitchen with two refrigerators
• Washer / Dryer
• Hair dryers in 3 bathrooms
• Complete SONY audio set
• Telephone
• Dial-up Internet
• Fax
• Computer with color printer
• Remote-controlled gate entrance

Outdoor Features

• Villa accessed by private dirt road (approx. 0.5 miles)
• Villa surrounded by an extensive and well-tended garden that rolls gently downward from the house towards the swimming pool
• Fruit trees
• Swimming pool (12 x 6 m)
• Outdoor furniture
• Teak pool furniture
• Wrought iron and rattan lounges
• Benches and chairs
• Marble tables and sun umbrellas for shade
• Spectacular view of a 10th-century castle, vineyards, olive groves, cypresses and distant farmland
• Estate is comprised of 350 olive trees, over 100 walnut trees, a small river delineating its southern boundaries and several acres of forest providing wonderful shade in the summer.

Staff & Services

• Housekeeping service available, on request: ~€13 per hour
• Breakfast service (table cleaning and dishwashing service) ~€100 per week
• Meals can be prepared by a chef at a cost of ~€35 to ~€55 per person (minimum of 8 persons)
• Garden and pool maintenance included once per week

Villa Policies

• No Pets Allowed
• Non-Smoking Villa
• Electricity, heating, water, and final cleaning included
• Telephone charges extra
• All services not included in rates are to be paid locally.
• Security deposit: €2,000 to be held by Luxury Retreats
• Check-in: Between 4pm – 7pm
• Check-out: Before 10am

Getting There Transfers are available/Rental car recommended

• Nearest Major Airport – Florance Peretola (FLR) – approx. 20 miles

• Certaldo – 13 miles
• Florence – 20 miles
• San Gimignano – 21 miles
• Siena – 41 miles
• Pisa – 45 miles

Additional Information What to do in the Chianti region of Tuscany? Don't miss a visit to the town of Montespertoli, in the center of the Chianti region. "A terrace overlooking the world" is the most accurate definition of this lovely town, which boasts views from high above Florence and convenient proximity to other large tourist areas of Tuscany. Montespertoli considers itself one of the capitals of Tuscan wine, and each year from the last Sunday in May to the first Sunday in June, holds a Chianti Wine Festival and a Stamp Exhibition about wine and vines. The first weekend after November 6th is the time for a local festival for "Vino Novello." The medieval town of Montespertoli had an important role due to its road network, which permitted Florence to carry out commerce in the direction of Volterra and Siena. Worth a visit is the castle which flanks Montespertoli (it belonged to the Machiavellis) and the "Museum of Sacred Art" located in the ample and beautiful presbytery of the Pieve of San Piero in Mercato. The precious paintings, silverworks and hangings are testimony of the historical and artistic importance of the area.