Villa Contessa Marianna

Description

Villa Contessa Marianna is one of a number of buildings which are situated on the Poggio Buonaparte, a slight rise within minutes of the town of San Miniato. The property gains its name because it was part of the land holdings of Buonaparte’s family of San Miniato. The Villa was given as a gift to Maria Maddalena Buonaparte, who, in the year 1701 married the nobleman Bonaccorsi. Later, in 1805, it passed to the present owner’s family. Much of the historical documentation and some of the furnishings of the period have been preserved and restored and are displayed throughout the villa. The township of San Miniato is located between Florence and Pisa and is roughly 30 minutes drive from Lucca.
The Villa has undergone a complete restoration which was completed in early 2004. It comprises six large independent Queen sized bedrooms, each with a spacious and luxurious ensuite bathroom. Four of these are complete with a queen sized bed and two have been set up with twin single beds (which can be replaced with doubles on request). The furnishings are in keeping with the high quality of the renovation. Either genuine antiques, or the best of modern luxurious furniture fill the villa. Every modern convenience has been considered and a stay at Villa Contessa Marianna is guaranteed to be memorable for its luxury and sheer enjoyment of the villa and the spectacular countryside of Tuscany visible from most rooms.
Entering the villa one steps into the large and very grand entrance hall. This hall runs the full length of the villa and leads to the staircase to the second floor. The ceiling is of restored arched brickwork and the room is very welcoming.
To the left of the entrance hall is a series of three interconnecting rooms. These have been furnished as a study / library, a sitting room with a cosy open fireplace and a second dining area. Each of these rooms has an original vaulted brick ceiling which lend an air of baronial opulence and authenticity to this remarkable building. There is also a bathroom on this side of the building.
To the right is another series of three interconnecting rooms comprising two sitting rooms and a dining room. These rooms also have the original vaulted brick ceilings. The kitchen is accessed via the dining room and also provides access to the large terrace through French doors. It is imagined that most meals will be taken on the terrace with its comfortable and inviting dining suite. Oriented to the east, the terrace is a magical position to sip coffee in the morning as the day is beginning. Lunch and dinner here are also highly recommended. Views over the surrounding countryside and down to the large pool help encourage a day at the villa as opposed to seeing all of Tuscany’s other attractions.
The swimming pool is complete with a hydro-massage pool and pool furniture. It is located a short distance from the villa and is accessed through the landscaped grounds.
Each of the bedrooms has individually controlled air conditioning and remote satellite television. They are spacious and have antique wardrobes or chests of drawers. Each room has been decorated in a typically Tuscan style utilising local fabrics and furniture. Original terracotta and timber ceilings add to the romance and the Tuscan feel.
The formal rooms downstairs are all also airconditioned / heated. And beautifully and tastefully decorated.

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