villa rent in chianti, luxury villas in tuscany, florence villas for rent.

area: Chianti - sleeps: 12 - baths: 6
number of units: 1
price: From € 8.500,00 to € 12.600,00

This important aristocratic residence is located near the ancient town of Castelfiorentino on the Francigen Route, once the main road connecting Rome to France. Villa Ginevra is steeped in history. Its origins date back to the early years of the 13th century when a powerful Longobard clan from the Elsa Valley - the Conti Alberti - chose Ginevra as the site for their castle, later converted into the elegant villa you can see today. The Conti Alberti family owned the property until the 17th century. Traces of the original 13th-century fort are still discernible in the square brick tower and the walls alongside the villa.
The swimming pool of 10x 5 m. iis set on the villa's bastion. There is als a XII century Chapel.
The proxmity to Florence and major Tuscan routes, allows to guests staying at Villa Ginevra to explore Chianti and any tourist attractions in Tuscany.