Villa Gaudia is a single-floor, 350-square-meter villa on 8 acres of fenced land in San Donato in Collina, in the Chianti hills 30 minutes from central Florence. This florence villa with tennis court has five bedrooms and sleeps up to 10 guests. Each bedroom has a king bed, a private en-suite bathroom, and a private terrace with views over the surrounding countryside and vineyards. The single-level layout makes the interior feel more connected than most villas of this size, with communal and private spaces flowing directly into each other.
This is the kind of villa Florence travelers choose when they want both city access and genuine Chianti countryside. The hilltop villages, the vineyards, and the wider agricultural landscape are immediately outside. Florence’s historic center is about 30 minutes by car.
A Single Floor, Well Used
The open-plan living area runs through the center of the villa: a fireplace, smart television, dining hall, study and reading space, entertainment zone, and a bar corner stocked for guests who want to mix drinks from the surrounding wine country. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, microwave, and all standard appliances. Each of the five king bedrooms is private and looks directly over the Tuscan hills, with most rooms also facing the pool terrace below.
The layout is perfect for groups who want to gather comfortably without losing the sense that the villa has enough room for everyone. In addition, the private terraces off each bedroom give couples or individuals space outside their own room, separate from the main outdoor areas.
The Pool and Outdoor Spaces
The 300-square-meter infinity pool is the property’s most distinctive outdoor feature. An outdoor hydro-massage jacuzzi sits alongside it, available heated on request. Sun loungers, a sheltered wooden porch with outdoor lounge seating, and a private gazebo give guests multiple spots to relax on throughout the day. A barbecue and outdoor dining setup support al fresco meals, and the wooden porch functions as an extension of the dining hall in the evenings.
A private synthetic grass tennis court sits further into the grounds, set back from the pool area. The full 8 acres are fenced and private, with vineyard views in most directions and no road noise.
Florence, Chianti, and Beyond
For anyone who wants a villa Florence and Chianti can both offer, Villa Gaudia delivers in both directions. San Donato in Collina gives straightforward car access to Florence in 30 minutes and to the main Chianti villages: Greve, Radda, Panzano, Monteriggioni are within 30 to 45 minutes. Siena is under an hour. Pisa, Lucca, Arezzo, and Livorno are all accessible as day trips. Florence International Airport is 29 km from the property.