Villa with pool near Pistoia in Tuscany

The villa was originally built in 1718, next to a medieval inn, when Colombino Bassi, Bishop of Pistoia and Prato, decided to set a country home for his summer retreat and to rest during his visits to the area’s parishes. Such a strong historic context, coupled with the proximity to the Reno river, makes of the villa a charming destination. The extensive garden, shaded by apple and maple trees, leads to the river bank where you will be able to watch several local wild animals like herons, deers, foxes and boars.

The “Bishop’s House” has been completely restructured maintaining the characteristic elements of the original building such as the grey sandstone rock “pietra serena” surround the windows. At ground floor, besides the entrance, there is a spacious kitchen, a 16 place dining room and a large living room separated by a spectacular fireplace.

From the entrance, old stairs made of “pietra serena” lead to the first floor where a studio and three bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, are located. Another stairs will conduct to the Mansard rooftop where two more bedrooms with private bathrooms are situated as well as a wide lounge.

At the entrance level there is access to the gym. Here you will find a fitness center completed by a 4 place sauna, and a maxi jacuzzi as well as changing rooms for the outdoor pool use.

Villa, 340 m2 for 10+2 persons
The villa and its surroundings consist of: 5 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, 2 extra single beds, 1 separate bathroom, 1 separate toilet, 1 independent, well-equipped kitchen, living room with a fireplace, large dining room with room for 16 persons, 1 office, private swimming pool, sauna, gym, a maxi-Jacuzzi, an outdoor covered dining place and a private parking lot.

Specifications

• Bathroom(s) : 6
• Ground of : 2000 m²
• Garden
• Type of accomodation: : Villa
• Level(s) : 3
• Covered terrace
• Bedroom(s) : 5
• Pool : 10 x 5 m
• Closed garden
• Accommodation size : 340 m²

Rooms

• 5 bedroom(s) with a double bed
• 4 bathroom(s) with shower and W.C
• 2 bathroom(s) with bath and W.C
• Kitchen
• Living room
• Dining room
• 1 separate toilet(s)

Equipment

• Barbeque
• Boules
• Child cot
• Childrens chair
• Deck chairs
• Dishwasher
• DVD
• Fitness
• Garden furniture
• Hair dryer
• Internet access
• Jacuzzi : 3 x 2 m - 7 places
• Mountain bikes
• Parking
• Pool depth : 120 - 140 cm
• Pool heating
• Pool size : 10 x 5 m
• Pool table
• Safety box
• Satellite TV
• Sauna
• Stereo
• TV
• VCR
• Washing machine

Distances

• Shopping, 1 km.
• Nearest town, Pistoia, 17 km.
• Nearest village, Pontepetri, 1 km.
• Nearest airport, Florence 50 km.
• Restaurant, 0,1 km.
• Tennis, 2 km.
• Golf, 30 km.
• Beach, 80km.