Panzalla Castle has remote origins dating back to ancient Rome. A Roman centurion, Pantius, received many hectares of land for his retirement and built his 'Aula' (house) on a hill. In Latin, Pantius' house was known as 'the Pantius-Aula' (the house of Pantius). With the centuries, Pantius-Aula's name was altered to become 'Panzalla', the current name of the castle.

During the Middle Ages, the property came into the possession of the Buondelmonti family, and the house was transformed into one of the many family castles.
The oldest remaining part of the building was constructed in this period and still stands today.

In the course of the centuries, the castle history has been intertwined with that of the 'Florentine Republic', then with the 'Tuscan Grand-Duchy', and finally, with the 'Kingdom of Italy'. Most recently, the castle was owned by the counts, Miari Pelli Fabbroni, who gave the house the name 'Villa Fabbroni'.

The Fabbroni family renovated the villa in nineteenth century style and made it their hunting cottage.
When Florence was the capital of Italy, King Vittorio Emanuele II was a guest at the villa. The land surrounding the castle was rich with game and fruitful vineyards, which produced a wine very similar to 'Bordeaux'.

Situated in the oldest part of the villa where wine was once fermented in large chestnut barrels is the restaurant, 'Villa Fabbroni'.
The restaurant is reserved exclusively for our guests.
Swimming-pool 10 x 5 mt large; depth 1,5 mt all over.

The specialties of our region, including homemade pasta, roasts, and game, are served to our guests in the ambience of a typical Tuscan wine cellar with arched brick ceilings and stone walls.

Discover the flavours of another era in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere.
The restaurant is open for dinner on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. During the rest of the week, the restaurant is open upon request (minimum 10 people).

WIRELESS internet connection (normal speed) inside the office of the property, availble for the renters.
Laundry room to share, with 2 washing-machines.


Distances: Villa Fabbroni is 4 km far from San Polo village (grocery, post office, bank and also bus to Greve and Florence).

The apartment (250m2) is composed of a large living area with a fireplace, 5 bedrooms (3 of which have private bathrooms), a dining room, kitchen (equipped with an oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher), and 4 bathrooms with shower.
The aesthetics of this apartment include original terracotta tile floors, wood coffered ceilings, and antique furnishings. A private courtyard is furbished with garden furniture and a stone barbecue.

The “Pergolo" apartment (100 sqm) is located on the top of Villa, and it is composed of a large living room with kitchen (equipped with an oven, microwave, dishwasher and washingmachine), 2 double bedrooms, each with private bathroom with shower, and 2 bedrooms with twin beds, each with private bathroom with shower, maximum 8 Peoples Special features of this apartment include wood-beam ceilings and furnishings in synchrony with the atmosphere.
The private terrace is complete with garden furniture.

The quaint “Portico” apartment is composed of living room/kitchen (complete with an oven and a dishwasher), 2 double bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with shower. Wood-beam ceilings and antique-style furnishings adorn this apartment. A private terrace is equipped with garden furniture.

Ten meters away from the main villa is an independent farmhouse. The front door of this typical country house opens onto the large kitchen/living room with fireplace (the kitchen is equipped with an oven and microwave).
Just beyond, there are 4 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with shower. Wood-beam ceilings and furnishings from the early twentieth century contribute to the warm atmosphere of this house. The private courtyard is furbished with garden furniture.

The “Farm” apartment (100 sqm) is composed of a large living/dining room with fireplace (which can also function as a barbecue), kitchen (equipped with an oven and a dishwasher), 3 double bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with shower.
Original Florentine terracotta tile floors, wood coffered ceilings, and antique furnishings embellish the inherent beauty of this apartment. The private courtyard includes garden furniture.

The “Loggia” apartment (100 sqm) embodies the perfect harmony of modern and antique style. It is composed of a large living room with fireplace and kitchen (equipped with an oven and a dishwasher), 3 double bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with shower.
Special features of this apartment include wood-beam ceilings and furnishings in synchrony with the atmosphere. The private garden is complete with garden furniture.