Inside, accommodation is laid out over 2 floors. On the ground floor, there is a large living area. This is elegantly furnished with sofas, table and TV. There is a fireplace adding character but this is not available to use. A large fully equipped kitchen has everything guests need to prepare delicious Italian meals including an oven, dishwasher, large fridge with freezer and wine cellar, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee machine and hob. There is also a dining table seating up to 14 guests in this room. Should guests wish to enjoy a cooking class during their stay, this is a great space in which to do so. This room is also air conditioned. Both the living room and the kitchen enjoy direct access to a courtyard outside. Lastly, there is a bathroom with shower and a laundry room on this floor. The latter is equipped with washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board.
Upstairs, there are five comfortable bedrooms. The first two bedrooms both sleep up to 4 guests in each as they are furnished with both a double bed and 2 single beds as they are each on two levels with a mezzanine floor above. Both these rooms have ensuite bathrooms with bathtub and shower. There is then a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with bath tub and shower as well as two further double bedrooms. Three of the bedrooms have air conditioning. The windows in all rooms are fitted with mosquito nets. Also on this floor is a gym. This is equipped with an exercise bike, treadmill, multi-gym and weights. There is a TV in this room too.
Outside, the private garden is well maintained. There is a fenced swimming pool measuring 12 x 7 metres and with a depth of 1.2 to 2.5 metres. This is surrounded by comfortable sun loungers and parasols. There is also a covered gazebo here with outdoor sofas, providing the perfect spot to relax with a good book or a glass of wine. An external shower is also positioned near the pool.
Closer to the villa, there is a large courtyard area overlooking the gardens. This is furnished with a dining table seating up to 12 guests as well as a second outdoor living area with sofas, armchairs and coffee table.
There is parking for 3 cars.
Please note that the owner lives in a villa adjacent to Villa Yve. This adjacent villa shares the main entrance to the park with guests staying at Villa Yve. But all other spaces are divided to ensure absolute privacy and the pool and garden are for your exclusive use. However, should guests need assistance, the owner is, of course, available to help.
Utilities (water, gas and electricity) are all included in the price. Please note that for those guests staying between October and May, there is a charge of 500 euros per week for heating, if guests wish to use it. There is also a local tourist tax of 1 euro per person per night (up to a maximum of 5 nights) payable for all those over 12 years old.
Villa Yve is situated just 1 km from the village of Signa, which in turn is just 20 km (or a 30 minute drive) from the very heart of Florence. In Signa, guests will find bars and restaurants as well as a small supermarket, chemist and post office. The village is also home to the Museum of Straw and Weaving - we recommend a visit to learn more about this ancient artisan tradition. The village is also within easy reach of many of Tuscany's principal towns and cities such as Pisa, Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano as well as the wider Chianti area.

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