Looking for a property that is just that little bit different? Then consider Villa Paterno, close to Vallombrosa near Florence, an outstanding choice that is sure to wow your fellow travellers. This villa is, in fact, a former monastery, and it has a wonderful setting, too; perched on a hilltop, its whitewashed façade peeks out of a lush canopy of mature trees at the surrounding landscape. Dating from 1700, this atmospheric and stylishly restored property, is a beauty - this is your home for a week or two, yet it looks like the kind of historic landmark you might earmark in a guidebook to go and take a look around.

Villa Paterno the name of the self-contained first-floor apartment within this grand mansion, which, with four bedrooms, is well suited to a party of friends or family. A graceful carpeted staircase leads up to the entrance to these spacious quarters, which are well furnished with many attractive antique pieces. There's a bright and airy sitting room, dining room and kitchen and a furnished spacious balcony offering a gorgeous panorama over the garden and private pool to the surrounding countryside. This is a superb place for al fresco dining, where the chef in your party can rustle up a treat on the stone barbecue. The pool is another delightful spot to savour: lined by a guard of slender cypress trees, it provides further sublime views of a quintessential Tuscan landscape of vineyards and olive groves. 



The on-site chapel is licenced for weddings and baptisms. The owner lives in the property but has a separate private entrance, they use the pool occastionaly with their family but respect guests' privacy. Two pet dogs live at the property, but they are not allowed into the pool area.

First Floor



Hall

Sideboard, desk, three chairs, main entrance, doors leading to furnished balcony.



Lounge

Two sofas, three chairs, sideboard, billiard table, fireplace.



Dining Room

Table and chairs, card table and chairs, two sideboards, door leading to the balcony.



Kitchen

Fully equipped, table and chairs, doors leading to balcony.



Bedroom 1

Single beds (cannot be converted into double), chest of drawers, writing desk and chair, two armchairs.



Bathroom 

Bath, handheld shower, sink, WC.



Bedroom 2

Double bed (cannot be converted into twins), chest of drawers, (access to two wardrobes in the corridor).



Bedroom 3

Double bed (cannot be converted into twins), wardrobe.



Bedroom 4

Single beds (can be converted into a double), two wardrobes, chest of drawers.



Bathroom 

Bath, handheld shower, sink, WC.



Bathroom 

Shower, sink, WC, washing machine.



Private Pool

Length: 20 metres

Width: 10 metres

Depth: 1.5 to 3 metres

Entrance: Metal ladder

Opening times: May to September

Fenced: Yes

Furnished: Sunloungers, parasols, table and chairs

Cleansed: Chlorine

Distance from villa: 20 metres