Villa Rafa
Located on a private hilltop, Villa Rafa is a medieval property in Tuscany. Built around the year 1000, Villa Rafa was mentioned in Italian poet Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy, the epic fourteenth-century work depicting paradise, purgatory and hell.
The villa owners discovered the property in 2014 and instantly knew that the property would have been perfect for them, it has been fully restored to modern luxury in the year 2016. It has timeless views across vineyards and olive groves to the Italian Alps in the distance.
- 5 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 10
- Located in Tavernelle Val Di Pesa, Tuscany
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Description
Description
Roughly equidistant between Florence and Siena, Villa Rafa is more than just a retreat, it is a place completely hidden from the outside world. The garden offers plenty of places for children to play with a trampoline, playground and table tennis. You can enjoy an indulgent swim in the infinity pool and relax in the hot tub; in the evenings, heat up the pizza oven and fireplace and enjoy the dinner under the covered pergola, or relax inside by the bar having a nice glass of Tuscan wine, or in the amusement area and sauna.
Villa Rafa represents the utmost in terms of luxury and service: beautifully decorated with finest design, the bathrooms are spacious, and the living area is generous and welcoming with plenty of space. Alongside the main villa, the pool area boasts the ultimate in well-being and relaxation.
Main Villa
Ground Floor
living area with views equipped with TV and fireplace with direct access to outdoor area , guest bathroom, dining area with table for 10 guests with direct access to outdoor area, fully equipped kitchen with fireplace and small breakfast table for 5 guests. From the kitchen, there is a staircase going down (13 steps) to the wine cellar equipped with a table for wine tasting for 5 guests.
First Floor
lounge area with sofas and TV
bedroom 1: double size bed (bed size 180cmx200cm, not convertible into a twin) with bathtub in the room and en suite bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower).
bedroom 2: double size bed (master bedroom, bed size 180cmx200cm, not convertible into a twin) with walk-in closet, en suite bathroom with double basin and shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower) and bathtub, small office equipped with table and direct access to a private terrace with stunning view of the Tuscan landscape.Guest House
Ground Floor
lounge area with sofas, TV and small kitchen with 2 cooking pits, bar with countertop seating 3 comfortably, amusement area with football table.
First Floor
bedroom 3: double size bed (bed size 180cmx200cm, not convertible into a twin) with view over the valley.
Bathroom with double basin and double walk-in shower (plus extra hand held shower).
bedroom 4: twin beds (bed size 80cmx200cm each, not convertible into a double) with view, en suite bathroom with bathtub (plus hand held shower).
Second Floor
bedroom 5: bunk bed (bed size 90cmx200cm each).
17 Steps Up
lounge area with French bed with TV and view over the valley.Spa and Gym
accessible from outdoor; lounge area with massage area and laundry room,
bathroom with double basin, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, sauna and shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower) and gym.Outdoor
swimming pool with Jacuzzi corner, sunbeds and umbrellas, 3 outdoor showers, covered al fresco dining area for 10 guests, BBQ, pizza oven, lounge area. -
Amenities
Amenities
Heated Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Turkish Bath
WiFi
Netflix
Spa
Gym
Satellite TV
Hot Tub
Wine Cellar
Table Football
Sound System
Sauna
BBQ
Bocce Court
Bicycles
Pizza Oven
Trampoline
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Staff
Staff
Housekeeper
Cook
Further Staff Available on Request
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Flights
Flights
Here at Luxury Villa Living, we help you to create the perfect package. We can source and organise scheduled and chartered flights upon your request.
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The Extras
The Extras
The Luxury Villa Living difference!
We offer personalised and complimentary concierge services with each booking to make things as easy and stress-free as possible. From car hire to special restaurant reservations and more specific requests, we create a bespoke experience that is specially tailored for you
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Location
Location
Tavernelle Val Di Pesa, Italy