Villa Il Principe
About This Villa
Perched commandingly on the hill of Montevettolini in the heart of Tuscany, the opulent 6-bedroom Villa Il Principe is a grand 16th century mansion accommodating up to 12 guests in the epitome of Tuscan charm and modern comfort. Once one of 12 sumptuous hunting residences belonging to Granduca Ferdinando I, grandson of the famous Lorenzo de Medici. “Il Magnifico”, this is a residence like few others.
With panoramic views across the Val di Nievole, the perched hill itself is silvered with olive groves, greened by vineyards, and carries a quaint medieval village on its back. Guests will arrive via the ring road circling up the hill, passed tall poplars and an even taller clocktower, directly into the villa’s entrance courtyard.
Upon entering the villa, guests are greeted by breathtaking interiors brimming with centuries of art, decoration, and sumptuous living areas and bedrooms. The ground floor features a range of rooms and facilities including an extravagant dining room with stone fireplace and an adjacent billiards room where guests can shift after dinner for leisurely games and winding down after a long day of adventuring in the Tuscan hills or lounging by the pool.
The kitchen is a haven for culinary enthusiasts whether they’re looking to toss together a quick salad or fully embrace the magic of Tuscan cuisine.
On the ground floor guests will also find the first two of six sumptuous bedrooms. The Royal Red Room boasts a king-sized bed, fireplace, air conditioning, storage, seating area, and ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower. Similarly, the Royal Navy Room also features a king-sized bed, TV, air conditioning, storage, sitting area, navy chandelier, and expansive ensuite with soaking tub.
Ascending to the first floor reveals two wings divided by a sprawling Royal living room with more than 10 sofas, stone fireplace and marble statues. The left wing features the actual, original chapel of the Medici family, and two more bedrooms. The Green Royal Room consist of a stunning green and gold canopy bed and an ensuite bathroom with soaking tub. The spacious Golden Royal Room, with a similarly stunning canopy bed, features elegant furnishings, large windows and an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower.
On the other side of the house there are two more bedrooms. The Blue Room consists of two single beds (convertible to a double) and an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower. The Panorama Room also features two single beds, a beautiful stone sun window with original stone benches, and an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower. Completing the first floor are two smaller living rooms (often used as cosy TV rooms) and the impressively ornate Red Library with its centuries-old books and rococo furnishings.
While Villa Il Principe’s interiors are nothing short of sumptuous, the villa’s outdoor spaces are nothing short of spectacular, a true Tuscan paradise, including a sprawling garden and private swimming pool. Al fresco dining areas, shaded by ancient olive trees, offer a perfect setting for savouring local delicacies and wines, enhancing the sense of immersion in the region's rich culture.
Villa Il Principe’s carefully curated spaces and unparalleled vistas invite guests to experience Tuscany at its finest – a haven where tradition meets modernity, and every moment is steeped in the beauty of this iconic Italian landscape.