Villa Poggio ai Merli Scandicci

Villa Poggio ai Merli is a fascinating historic residence just 5kms away from the center of Florence. The Villa was built in the 15th century by the Vitelli family, close friends of the Medici dynasty, on a site deemed extremely favourable for its strategic position in the immediate proximity of Florence and close to the Tuscan cities of Siena, Pisa and Volterra. Towards the end of the 19th century, the Villa was bought by members of the high ranking Altoviti Sangalletti family who built the villa's private chapel, which has been transformed in one of the residence's most luxurious apartments.

The overall form of the building has remained substantially unchanged over the centuries. The present owner enlisted the aid of an expert architect and the most talented local artisans to transform the villa in superb tourist accommodation. Villa Poggio ai Merli has 11 beautiful apartments all equipped with the latest facilities and offering the highest levels of comfort.

The Villa's gardens provide the ideal environment in which to relax after a day in Florence, whether by the poolside or under the shady gazebo. A charmingly characteristic function room has been created in the rooms which once served as the villa's wine cellars. Villa Poggio ai Merli provides the idyllic location for gala events and wedding receptions.