Villa Cavalleggeri

Rising along Maremma’s unspoiled coast, immersed in the rich vegetation of the Natural Reserve of Rimigliano, Villa Cavalleggeri is a dreamlike privately-owned estate, ideal for an unforgettable Tuscan vacation.

Owned by the ancient noble Della Gherardesca family, it dates back to the year 600 when it was a horse outpost and geodetic point. In 1939 Count Uguccione and Countess Lea Della Gherardesca employed the famed architect Tullio Rossi to transform it into a hunting and summer residence.

The estate includes 7 hectares of unspoiled private grounds (1.5 hectars of which are the villa’s garden), a refined two-story villa and a swimming pool, Villa Cavalleggeri is one of the only properties in the area located very close to the rolling waves of the Tyrrhenean sea. The sandy golden beach is just a 2-minute walk from the villa on a private trail and it is the only one in the area that has its own private beach hut, on stilts!

Villa Cavalleggeri is a child-friendly villa, perfect for family vacations and reunions. The property is a dog-friendly property, as it also accepts up to 2 dogs, who can also run on the beach (as Italian law usually doesn’t allow dogs on the beach).

The owners of the villa include an in-house chef, who will cook breakfast, lunch and dinner for the clients. The clients will only have to pay for the groceries. 

The villa is framed by grand swaying pine trees, and fully preserves the graceful period architectural structure. The bedrooms and communal areas are spacious, airy and filled with light, providing a naturally refined setting, serene ambiance for marvelous leisurely days.

Tastefully decorated and refurbished to meet all modern expectations, the property offers state-of-the-art facilities – such as outdoor lighting, automatic gate, swimming pool and WIFI connection. The villa is also filled with a genuinely refined noble Tuscan atmosphere.

The communal areas are not air conditioned, as the location and the structure of the villa enables natural ventilation throughout the day and night, therefore it’s never too warm for comfort. Three bedrooms have air conditioning, while the other bedrooms all have fans.

The villa accommodates up to 12 guests + 2 children and/or teenagers (additional accommodation suitable for 1 child/teenager/young adult guest as per details below) in its 7 finely furnished bedrooms, 6 doubles (3 of which twin) and 1 single. 5 of the double bedrooms each have their own en-suite bathrooms; 1 double shares the adjacent bathroom with the single bedroom. When the TV room accommodates an additional guest (child/teenager in sofa bed), this guest shares one of the double bedrooms’ bathroom.

All of the bedrooms are elegant and full of character, with warm touches and elegant Tuscan details in each room. Cotto or wooden flooring, white washed wooden beam ceilings, ancient style bed frames and exquisite fabrics create a marvelous blend.

The villa’s communal areas are truly lovely: spacious and filled with light, tastefully furnished and decorated, and they feature grand family portraits and coats of arms. These rooms include an extensive beautiful living room, enhanced by a fireplace and large windows, an elegant dining room and a study, as well as the kitchen and a convenient study and guest bathroom (on the ground floor) and the TV viewing room (on the first floor). The charming country style kitchen, warmed by an open fireplace, is perfect for barbecuing and trying out Maremman cuisine! The TV room may be used as a convenient additional single bedroom, suitable for a child or teenager, to be accommodated in the comfortable sofa bed (in this case the additional guest shares a bathroom with one of the double bedrooms).

Outside, the villa features a lovely terrace-deck: furnished with sun umbrellas, dining table, chairs and a barbecue, it is a picture-perfect spot for alfresco dining and entertaining, or… simply relaxing, caressed by the soft Maremman breezes, in full privacy!

The property boasts a unique feature in its location and private beach cabin. Surrounded by the thick pristine vegetation of the Natural Reserve, the villa rises right by the sea immersed in the dreamlike landscape and at a short scenic drive from the celebrated Bolgheri vineyards.

A two-minute walk from the beach, it is the only villa in the surroundings to boast its very own private wooden beach hut. The hut, rustic and charming, rises on stilts, and includes a superb outdoor patio, furnished with a dining table, chairs and a barbecue.

Villa Cavalleggeri’s private grounds offer guests an oasis of peace and well-being. These cover 7 hectares, which include the extensive, perfectly groomed, park which surrounds the villa, a splendid swimming pool, woods and marvelous century-old pine trees.

A visit to “La Maremma Toscana” is made of memorable moments and breathtaking landscapes. Land of the Supertuscans, rich in history and boasting thriving traditional heritage, Maremma offers innumerable opportunities for a memorable, authentic, Tuscan vacation. Visit the countless evocative villages and picturesque historical towns, learn about the rich local heritage. San Vincenzo, a delightful seafront town and lively marina, is just 5 minutes away, and exquisite Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci are at a pleasant 20 minute drive from the estate. Moreover, in only 25 minutes you may reach Piombino, where ferries depart from, for an enchanting day on Elba Island!

Enjoy the beach and countryside, spend leisurely time at one of the many spas in the surroundings. Relish the very best of the local specialties, from olive oil to wild game, visit award-winning wineries and savor their world-celebrated premium wines. Villa Cavalleggeri, encased in Tuscan Maremma’s unspoiled natural environment, is the ideal haven for unforgettable family or friends’ seaside vacations!

Layout

The Estate includes

• Villa 
• 1.5 hectares of garden-park, total of 7 hectares of private grounds 
• Swimming pool 
• Private beach hut, built on stilts, with sheltered furnished patio (dining table and chairs and barbecue).

The Villa includes

• 7 bedrooms. 6 doubles and 1 single. 
• 5 of the double bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, 
• 1 shares the adjacent bathroom with the single room
• 1 TV room, which may host 1 additional guest (child/teenager) in the sofa bed (in this case additional guest will share bathroom with one of the double bedrooms) 
• 1 kitchen, with fireplace ideal for barbecue 
• 1 living room, with fireplace 
• 1 dining room 
• 1 study 
• 1 guest bathroom 
• 1 outdoor furnished terrace-deck with barbecue 
• (1 staff bedroom and bathroom) 
• Parking for up to 10 cars 

Villa Cavalleggeri’s private grounds offer guests an oasis of peace and well-being. These covers 7 hectares, which include woods, century-old pine trees, a splendid swimming pool and the extensive, perfectly groomed, park.

Facilities

• WI FI 
• Satellite TV 
• DVD player 
• Fireplaces (4) 
• Safe 
• Air conditioning in 3 bedrooms 
• Automatic gate 
• Outdoor lighting 
• Swimming pool 
• 1.5 hectares of garden – park 
• Total 7 hectares private grounds 
• Outdoor terrace-deck, furnished, with barbecue 
• Private beach hut on stilts, with shaded furnished outdoor patio (table, chairs, barbecue) 
• Parking for up to 10 cars.

Services

Services included:

• Cleaning by 1 in-house staff 4 hours a day
• 1 in-house chef staff prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (groceries are NOT included)
• Change of linen once a week
• Pool towels are changed every 4 days.

Services at an extra charge:

• Extra cleaning or baysitting € 12,00/hour
• Bicycles available upon request for a rental fee.

Location

The area: Upper Maremma

Useful information and distances

• The closest town is San Vincenzo, Transfer time: 5 minutes by car
• The closest airport is Pisa Airport, Transfer time: 55 minutes by car
• Florence Airport, Transfer time: 1 hour and 45 minutes by car

Main places of interest and distances

• Castagneto Carducci and Bolgheri, Transfer time: 20 minutes by car
• Baratti, Transfer time: 20 minutes by car
• Populonia, Transfer time: 25 minutes by car
• Piombino (departure of ferries to Elba Island), Transfer time: 25minutes by car
• Pisa, Transfer time 1 hour by car
•  Florence, Transfer time: 1 hour and 35 minutes by car
• Siena, Transfer time: 1 hour and 40 minutes by car
•  Rome, Transfer time: 3 hours by car