A 17th-century estate set on the hills of Settignano with gardens celebrated among the finest in the world, Villa Rossellino accommodates up to 18 guests across 9 bedrooms, with panoramic views stretching across Florence and the Arno valley below. The property lies 25 minutes from Florence's historic centre by car and approximately 35 minutes from Florence Peretola Airport.
From this hillside, sacred to the Etruscans and later home to the Renaissance sculptors Antonio and Bernardo Rossellino, Florence reveals itself in its entirety—domes, towers, and terracotta rooftops rising from the valley floor. The Uffizi and its unrivalled collection of Renaissance masterpieces, the marble facade of the Duomo, and the goldsmiths' shops lining the Ponte Vecchio are all within easy reach, whilst the wine villages of Chianti lie to the south and the medieval towers of San Gimignano await a day's excursion. Closer to home, the village of Settignano itself rewards a quiet wander, its narrow lanes and artisan workshops little changed since Michelangelo spent his childhood here.
The villa retains the quiet grandeur of its origins, with interiors decorated in palettes of peacock blue, soft ochre, terracotta, olive green, and dove grey that feel both authentic and refined. A spacious lounge opens directly onto the gardens, whilst the dining room accommodates the full party and a fully equipped kitchen serves those who wish to entertain; a lift connects the floors, and laundry and ironing facilities are provided. The ground floor also offers reception halls, an internal arcade courtyard, and versatile spaces that can serve as offices or meeting rooms. Air conditioning and heating ensure comfort year-round.
The gardens—included by the New York Times among the 25 most beautiful in the world—are entirely private during exclusive rentals and unfold in a sequence of formal rooms that reward unhurried exploration. A cypress-lined avenue opens onto a long bowling green, once used for pallacorda (an early form of tennis), whilst the celebrated water parterre creates an almost metaphysical stillness: four mirrored basins flanked by box hedges reflect the Tuscan sky and the passage of the seasons, transforming with the light from dawn to dusk. Beyond, a rockwork grotto framed by holm oaks, a lemon house with its winter collection of citrus trees, and French-style parterres planted with lavender, irises, and roses lead the eye onwards, whilst statues and busts of the Four Seasons watch from grottoes and perimeter walls. Two swimming pools serve the estate—one smaller and panoramic, the other larger—and shaded walks offer respite from the midday heat; parking is provided on site. Private events, weddings, and corporate retreats can be hosted, and tailored experiences can be arranged.
BEDROOMS CONFIGURATION
Ground Floor
King bedroom with shared bathroom with bathtub and shower over tub
King bedroom with shared bathroom with bathtub and shower over tub
King bedroom with shared bathroom with bathtub and shower over tub
King bedroom with shared bathroom with bathtub and shower over tub
First Floor
King bedroom with shared bathroom with bathtub and shower over tub
King bedroom with shared bathroom with bathtub and shower over tub
King bedroom with shared bathroom with bathtub and shower over tub
King bedroom with shared bathroom with bathtub and shower over tub
King bedroom with ensuite bathroom with bathtub and shower over tub
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