The Fattoria di Canneto is comprised of almost 100 acres, most of which is forested land on the east side of the Bisenzio Valley.  The front garden all'italiana was added to the Villa in the 16^th century with the building of the lower garden wall which was filled in to cover part of the old tower and create the grand entrance.  When the Via di Canneto, the road leading to the Villa, was moved after the construction of the railway line, the main gated entrance became less used, eventually being replaced for entrance purposes by the present gate leading up to the rear courtyard.

The courtyard is shaded by several large linden and ilex trees, providing cool even in the heat of summer.   This courtyard was filled with a maze for many years that was removed to provide more space.  Ducks frequent the rectangular entrance pond, and there is a large swimming pool with a stone piazza for sunbathing near the house.  The pool was constructed in the 1930s from the original fish pond that was stocked to feed the house beginning in the middle ages.

Within the forest close to the main house are a number of crisscrossing trails created in the 19^th century for the diversion of guests and family during their seasonal visits to the Villa.  While these trails are a delight to walk in all seasons, protected by the forest canopy, they are relatively short.  At the top boundary of the property, guests can pass gates and join the Via Valibona, originally an Etruscan and then Roman road that was part of the main road system to cross the Appenine mountains.  From this trail one can depart on long hikes or just a good walk in the forest and hillsides of the Bisenzio Valley.

The front garden takes it present appearance from the early 20^th century.  Edith Bronson Rucellai helped to tame the many palms and exotic plants left from previous incarnations, and her daughter in law, Teresa Higginson Rucellai returned the garden to its more formal aspect with roses, hedges, and lawn around the circular pond highlighted by the old lemon trees in their terracotta vases.  The high garden wall is covered with wisteria.  Giovanna Rucellai Pique' added the iris that line various parts of the property which bloom in purple each spring.