Montelupo Fiorentino is a pretty village, located just on the outskirts of Florence, that has been an important centre for handmade ceramics in Tuscany since the Middle Ages. Montelupo ceramics were traded and dispensed all across Europe and quickly became synonymous with quality and beautiful craftsmanship. Today, it is home to plenty of workshops still producing the pieces and a museum dedicated to the craft, the Museum of Ceramics in Montelupo. If you have found a vacation rental in Florence and are interested in Tuscany's long legacy of excellence in all of the arts but need a break from the busy historic centre and bustling museums of the city, this is a great place to soak up the region's history of artisanal prowess and even shop it, all while enjoying a slower pace and calmer lifestyle.
Property Description
The Villa di Trafiano is situated on top of a hill overlooking the plain of Florence, Prato and Pistoia. It was built by Buontalenti in the 15th century, in classic reinasseince style, for the Rucellai family (right hand of the Medici family). In the 20th century was sold to the current owners the Conti Contini Bonacosi family. From the 2015 season included daily cleaning from 09.00 to 12.00. Villa "Trefiano", detached. 2 km from the centre of Carmignano, 9 km from the centre of Prato, 23 km from the centre of Firenze, in a secluded, quiet, sunny position on top of a hill, in the countryside. Private: property 5 ha, swimming pool (above ground) (10 x 5 m, depth 140 cm, 09.05.-19.09.). Garden furniture, barbecue. Room cleaning daily (included). Cook on request (extra). Motor access to the house (150 m via unmade road). Parking. Grocery 500 m, railway station "Firenze" 25 km. Golf course 8 km.
Cook, Golfing, Parking, Pool,
Distance from golf m 8000
Distance from city m 2000
Interior Description
13-room villa 450 m2 on 3 levels, on the ground floor: entrance hall. Small dining room. Living room with open-hearth fireplace. Lounge with open-hearth fireplace. 1 double bedroom with bath/bidet/WC. 1 small room with 1 x 2 bunk beds, bidet and separate WC. Kitchen (4 hot plates, oven, dishwasher, microwave) with dining table, open-hearth fireplace. On the lower ground floor: dining room, open-hearth fireplace, hand-basin and separate WC. Upper floor: open living room with sloping ceilings. Small lounge. 1 room, 1 bed. Shower/bidet/WC. 2nd upper floor: 1 double bedroom, bath/bidet/WC. 1 double bedroom. Entrance hall. 1 room, 2 beds. 1 double bedroom, bath/bidet/WC. Open gallery. Shower/bidet/WC. Facilities: washing machine. 1 pet/ dog allowed.
, Pets allowed, Barbecue, Baby cot, Dishwasher, Fire place, Private pool, Washing machine
Location Seano, Tuscany, Italy
Places near the property(Distances as the crow flies)
- Airports
- Firenze Peretola, 18.0 Km
Guest Reviews for Trefiano
There where 9 of us staying at this villa, and we mostly enjoyed our time there. There were a few inconvenience, such as the road leading to and from Carmignano was treacherous , also don't expect much in term of services , this is not an hotel.
Daniel who is in charge of the rental process was very nice and helpfull, also don't miss their wine tour and lunch. The location is very good for launching day trips. From there we drove to the train station in Prato, , and visited Florence, Pisa , and Luca . We drove to Siena ! Vinci, and Greve for their wine festival, which was fantastic. A car and a GPS is essential , if you don't mind those crazy Italian drivers. All in all the villa experince was good with some limitations.Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
