Villa Serena of Lapigio

Historic villa of the late '800, liberty style. Dating back to the period when Saltino was the holiday resort sought after by aristocratic families and the most relevant personalities of the time, a destination for artists, intellectuals, writers, politicians, even foreigners. The saltino is located inside Vallombrosa and the famous Abbey founded in 1036 by San Giovanni Gualberto. Over time, the Abbey was enlarged several times, especially in the 16th century, during the Medici period in Florence. Numerous famous architects worked on it to make it a monumental Abbey. The Abbey being inside the grandiose forest, where an important forest arboretum was also planted, always the subject of guided visits. The Abbey has always been a place of recollection and spirituality, so much so that the writer John Milton built a Villa "Il Paradisino" above the Abbey in the 17th century, where he drew inspiration to write the famous poem "The Paradise Lost" . This has become a tourist destination that can be reached starting from the Abbey with a very suggestive route. Very cool place (1000 m. High), on the slopes of woods and forests, ideal for relaxing, walking and trekking. It is located 30 km from Florence, one of the main destinations of the Grand Tour that gave life with the spread of well-being to the holiday. This place has remained perfectly preserved with the spirit of that period. Nearby there are other places of historical and cultural interest, such as the Casentino. The cottage is large and welcoming with a double living room, sitting area, dining room with large table, with private garden and parking spaces. Large kitchen and services. 5 large bedrooms. 4 master bathrooms and 1 bedroom and 1 half bathroom.