About Villa Petrucci
Just steps from the Ponte Vecchio, Villa Petrucci is a pin-up of Italian style, Florentine finesse and five-star service. First timers and long-time lovers of Florence flock to this city for its ravishing Renaissance art, medieval bridges, history, romance and riverside passeggiata. But few properties immerse you quite so completely as this exclusive 10-bedroom villa in the central Oltrarno neighbourhood.
Built by the powerful Petrucci family, the property comprises a 13th-century tower, an 18th-century limonaia (guest villa) and a 20th-century main house, which recently underwent a five-year restoration. Outdoors, there is a manicured, multi-level garden with an expansive dining terrace; a tiered lawn leads down to a swimming pool; and there are dizzying views of the Duomo from the medieval tower.
Inside, hand-laid mosaic floors and Breccia Medicea marble from the Apuan Alps pay homage to the heritage of the house; designer Massimo Adario’s eye for art by Jeremy Annear, Le Corbusier and Gary Hume brings it into focus. A private chauffeur-driven Porsche and daily breakfast are included, and a private chef is available to create a bespoke menu. Guests can also access a private gym, a five-minute walk from the villa.
The location
Villa Petrucci could not be more central. From your private tower and swimming pool, you can see the iconic dome of the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, and it’s just a 15-minute walk away. And this is a city best seen on foot: cross the Ponte Vecchio – just around the corner from the property – and you can be at the Uffizi gallery in under 10 minutes. But why rush? That’s the beauty of a base like Petrucci: with zero time wasted on transfers, you can set your own pace and explore Florence freely.