Villa Lucente

A former Tuscan farmhouse reimagined as a private sanctuary, Villa Lucente sits among olive groves and manicured gardens in the storied hills of Chianti, just nine kilometres from the centre of Florence, and a world away from everything else. Spanning nearly four acres of private grounds, this beautifully restored estate combines the warmth of genuine Tuscan character with the considered comforts of a modern luxury retreat. 

The renovation has been carried out with care and conviction: thick stone walls and terracotta floors meet a sleek marble kitchen with a dedicated cooking island and cocktail bar, while eight generous en-suite bedrooms, including two with direct garden access designed for guests with reduced mobility, ensure that space and privacy are never in short supply. On the ground floor, two fireside living rooms and a dining room overlooking the inner courtyard invite easy, unhurried evenings. Upstairs, four further king bedrooms continue the quiet elegance that defines the house throughout. With eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms accommodating up to sixteen guests, Villa Lucente is equally suited to an extended family gathering, a private celebration, or a group of friends who simply know how to travel well. 

Outside, the estate comes fully into its own. A heated private pool and hot tub are framed by the Tuscan landscape, with two shaded gazebos and alfresco dining areas offering the perfect setting for long lunches that drift seamlessly into golden afternoons. A fully equipped indoor gym and private Turkish bath add a wellness dimension rarely found at this level of intimacy, while a treatment room stands ready for in-villa massages and therapies on request. The kitchen garden and the estate's own olive trees supply the table with fresh seasonal produce and award-winning extra virgin oil, a small but meaningful reminder that this is, at heart, a working piece of Tuscany. For those who wish to venture further, Florence is a fifteen-minute drive, Siena and San Gimignano less than an hour, and the Chianti wine road winds practically past the gates