Antica Villa Merelli 12BR, a 16th-Century Tuscan Manor near Arezzo for 24 Guests

Antica Villa Merelli carries the quiet authority of a house that has seen a few centuries pass by. Built at the end of the 16th century and carefully renovated by its current owners, this grand Tuscan manor near Arezzo keeps its historic bones in fine form: marble floors, pietra serena details, and an imposing staircase linking the villa’s three floors.

Set on a small hill at roughly 250 metres above sea level, the estate feels private, green, and unhurried. Centuries-old holm oaks shade the surrounding park, giving guests space for long walks, slow conversations, and that particular Tuscan silence that makes lunch stretch dangerously close to dinner. Inside, the mood is refined but warm, with rooms curated for comfort rather than museum-like stiffness.

The property is well suited to a large gathering, sleeping up to 24 guests across 12 double bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. The main villa measures approximately 800 square metres, joined by an annex divided into two apartments of about 100 square metres each, useful for giving parts of the group a little breathing room.

Outside, the villa leans fully into country-house pleasure. A 25-metre rectangular swimming pool with an infinity side and salt purification invites proper afternoons in the sun, while the synthetic-grass tennis court, barbecue area, and jasmine-dressed gazebo make the grounds feel made for long, sociable stays. Nothing fussy. Just space, stone, greenery, and the occasional competitive table-tennis match that gets taken far too seriously.

Notable amenities include:

• 12 double bedrooms and 10 bathrooms for up to 24 guests
• 25-metre swimming pool with infinity side and salt purification
• Synthetic-grass tennis court, football, and table tennis
• Wi-Fi Internet, Smart TV, sound system, and game console
• Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, oven, kettle, coffee machine, toaster, blender, and ice maker
• Barbecue and outdoor dining areas, including a gazebo with climbing jasmine
• Library, fireplace, fans, baby facilities, hair dryers, iron, washing machine, and dryer

For a reunion, milestone celebration, or long Tuscan house party, Antica Villa Merelli has the rare scale of a historic estate with the comforts that make a group stay work beautifully.