Ancient and prestigious rural complex whose origins date back to early 13th century, made up of the owners' villa, the Casa delle Rose, the villa s annexes, where there are three apartments (see accommodations ATELIER 1-2-3), and the caretakers' house. The guests of Casa delle Rose have at their disposal exclusive use of the various outdoor areas, consisting of an equipped loggia, a beautiful rose garden facing the house, a panoramic terrace with a large gazebo, a swimming pool and a second large equipped terrace to the back of the house. The property is surrounded by 5 hectares of cultivated land with olive groves. Casa delle Rose has recently been renovated with great care and taste and the interior provide a high level of comfort. (240 m2) Ground floor Living room with access to the loggia, kitchen/dining room, 1 double bedroom with bathroom with bath and shower, toilette. First floor 1 large double bedroom with air conditioning which is accessed through a bathroom with a double washbasin, jacuzzi bath and separate toilette, 1 double bedroom with wardrobe and bathroom with shower, 1 suite with double bed and wardrobe, 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower which can be accessed either from the entrance area of the bedrooms or from the suite. EQUIPMENT: Satellite TV, telephone with ISDN line, oven, microwave, dishwasher, freezer, laundry room (washing machine and dryer shared with ATELIER 1-2-3), a safe, DVD player and 30 DVDs available, computer with fast Internet line, barbecue. The bathrooms are equipped with hairdryers. The double beds are 2x2 m and the single beds are 1x2 m. Baby-bed. Heated swimming pool if necessary in April and October (included in the price). OUTDOORS: Garden and equipped outdoor areas, equipped loggia, heated (in April, May, September, October) swimming pool (6x12; 1-2,3 deep) (10/4-1/11) with changing room and shower, car park. SERVICES included in the price: Cleaning help 6 hours per week (2 hours a day, for three days), final cleaning, gardener, usage of water, electricity and gas for cooking and hot water production, central heating.; upon request and NOT included in the price: Domestic help: extra hours on request.; Extra to be paid on the spot: Telephone. DISTANCES: 2 km Mercatale Val di Pesa, 8 km San Casciano Val di Pesa, 12 km Greve in Chianti, 25 km Florence, 40 km Siena, 30 km golf course, 40 km Florence Peretola airport. ACCESS: 800 m of dirt track road in good condition.