Located in the beating heart of Tuscany, this majestic estate oozes history with its imposing castle tower, hunting trophies, antique furnishings and valuable artwork. Set on the peak of a hill and commanding spectacular views of the rolling Tuscan countryside with the towers of San Gimignano in the distance, Villa Palazzo, Florence Area, Tuscany is reached by a winding country road through the estate's vineyards and olive groves. Built in the 13th century and passed down through the ages by various noble families, Luciano was last renovated in 2004.

The main living areas on the ground floor open out onto gracious lawns and an shaded alfresco dining area. A separate building houses the games room with its upper floor, panoramic roof terrace. A fully restored and consecrated chapel make this an ideal location for weddings, christenings and other such events. The terraced gardens provide privacy and peace with the pool on a lower terrace, close to the house, but with inspiring views framed by lines of slender cypress trees. 

The 4 bedrooms on the upper floor of the main house all offer views over the gardens and each has a private bathroom accessed across the main landing corridor.  A 5th bedroom is located on the ground floor with bathroom. The master bedroom has exterior access and is located in the castle tower, with a private sitting room on the ground floor, bedroom with large fireplace and en-suite bathroom on the upper floor and then a rooftop terrace above. 

With its library, Satellite TV, DVD, WiFi, games room, BBQ and extensive grounds, Palazzo is an ideal based for vacationing families with the cultural cities of Florence and Siena, iconic San Gimignano, and the food and wine haven of Chianti within easy reach.

General information: Palazzo is 280m above sea level and is only 40km south west of Florence. It offers 640 sq. m of interior living space, and 10 hectares of grounds. 

Getting there: Florence Airport 45 mins. Pisa Airport: 50 mins. Rome Airport: 3 hrs.