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 "Villa il Colle" is a beautiful XIV century villa, situated in the Florentine countryside, surrounded by olive and cypress trees. In the main garden you will find an accient "Taxus Baccata", a secular tree registered with the University of Botanical Arts of Florence. The Villa nestles in the Montisoni hillside, a short walk from the enchanting XIII century Montisoni monastery and the picturesque Antella piazza only a short drive from Florence. |
 The first written reference to "Villa il Colle" is in the State Archives of Florence: this document dates back to 1330 and attests to the existence of an estate called "Il Colle" which consisted of a home with a shed and an oven to dry figs. During the 14th century, in the Villa resided the Bancozzi family, wealthy Florentine merchants and wool dyers. On September 2, 1473, the Villa was sold and then owned by the Biliotti family for about three centuries. |
 We learn through these documents that this time period, a very beautiful oratory was constructed in which mass was celebrated up until the time Napoleon came to govern in that region. Successively the Villa changed owners numerous times: in 1813 it was acquired by the Lapi family, then by the Moratti-Espinassi, then to the Kufner, The Finzi and finally to the Valori family. |
 After a very extensive restoration, the original Villa was divided into different sections and the "Villa il Colle" with its ancient cypress trees, was restored to its antique splendor by the Pierattoni family. The Villa offeres one suite and three rooms with breathtaking views; each is decorated in a distinct country Tuscan style with our guests total comfort in mind, for a unique and unforgettable stay at the Villa. |
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