Elegant historic estate near Florence with breathtaking views and timeless charm.
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 4
Floor area: 1,000m2
Plot: 50,000m2 (5 hectares)
Nestled in the picturesque hills just 15 minutes from central Florence, this exquisite historic villa boasts panoramic views of the Chianti countryside and Florence’s iconic skyline. Lovingly restored with original 17thcentury frescoes, terracotta floors, pietra serena architraves and ornate fireplaces, this prestigious estate offers approx. 1,000 m² of living space, featuring spacious reception rooms, seven bedrooms, and a private chapel. The property is currently used as one single private residence, however thanks to an intelligent restoration, the villa can be divided into three independent apartments.
The Villa; the main building has approximately 1000 m2 of floor area spread over four floors with the majority of rooms benefitting from a south facing exposure.
The ground floor provides spacious reception rooms and to the first and second floors one finds a total of seven bedrooms and four bathrooms. The top floor 'tower room' has been converted into the most wonderful study and a private chapel leads off the first floor of the villa with garden access.
Annexes and secondary accommodation: Within the grounds there are three structures currently used for agricultural purposes totalling a floor area of 350 m2. Should one require, these structures could be restored to create additional accommodation.
Gardens and land: A total of 5 hectares approx. of land accompany the property which are primarily wild olive groves. The 2,500m2 of terraced gardens leading off the main residence provide a wonderful position from which the views can be enjoyed.
Location: The property is located just 10 minutes from a lively market town where a full range of services such as a supermarket, restaurants and shops can be found and within 15 minutes one arrives in either Bagno Ripoli, another lively suburb of Florence or central Florence itself. Florence airport can be reached in 40mins.
