Splendid and ancient mansion situated in the heart of Arezzo countryside, among vineyards and woods, owned from 15th century by the Medici family, who considered this property as one of their most prestigious estates. This property is surrounded by a gorgeous 80-hectare park offering an ideal location to relax in close contact with nature and to play sports. The property has been recently and carefully restored, preserving its original architectural features and its ancient charm, and it has been turned into elegant and comfortable apartments, sleeping from 4 to 10 people each, all of which tastefully furnished with antique pieces. One of the apartments is approx. 30 m away from the swimming-pool area, while all the other apartments are approx. 200 m away. Distances: the small hamlet of Ambra with grocery shops 4 km away, Bucine with all kind of shops and supermarket 15 km, Arezzo approx. 30 km, Siena approx. 40 km, Florence approx. 60 km. The outlets (mall) of the Valdarno area are approx 25 km away. At guests disposal: personal garden and barbecue for each apartment, shared swimming-pool (16 x 8 m maximum depth 1,5 m open from 01/05 to 30/09), tennis court, bowling green, table tennis, mountain bikes. Fishing facilities available. Parking within the property. Extra services: additional sofa bed and/or baby bed €55 week (to be paid on the spot). Maid service available by arrangement €12 hour (payable on site). Extra change of linen during the week €8 for double beds, €5 for single beds, €6 person for extra towels (to be paid on the spot). Baby sitting available on request €12 hour (to be paid on the spot). Cooking service comprising 2 cooks €17 hour per cook (food shopping and food shopping service are to be paid extra). Fax available at reception (open from Monday to Thursday from 8.30 am to 12.30 am and from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm, and on Fridays from 8.30 am to 12.30 am and from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm). Laundry service (in the town of Ambra) available at reduced rates (€5kg) for guests. It is possible to reserve extra activities like horse riding, polo, golf, spa, tastings, guided tours (payment on the spot). The olive oil, the wine and the products of the estate are available for clients to be purchased. 220 m2 Ground floor: large living-room (TV, DVD) with fireplace and double sofa-bed, dining area, kitchen (oven, freezer, dishwasher, microwaves), double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower (hairdryer). 1st floor: twin-bedded room with ensuite bathroom with shower and small romantic terrace, double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower (hairdryer). 2nd floor: double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower (hairdryer). Large private garden (500 m2) with veranda and barbecue for open-air dinners. This is an independent house (situated next to the farmhouse) and offers a private access to the swimming-pool area which is approx 30 m away.