The Villa is certainly one of the Grand Villas of Florence, located just outside the city walls in the immediate hills overlooking the city. Belonging to the same family for almost 100 years the villa dates back to the 16th century, and has been the residence of many nobles over the years. Situated in the southern hills of Florence only 5km from the historic centre, the villa has 2 main accommodations, a swimming pool and is surrounded by 3.5 hectares of land.
The Villa
The main building has approximately 1200 sqm of floor space spread over 2 floors with a tower room, underground cellars/warehouses and is full of stunning original features such as terracotta flooring, chestnut beamed ceilings, pietra serena architraves and stairways, grandiose fireplaces, and it consists of 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 4 living/reception rooms and a large kitchen/dining area.
The roof and the facade of the building have just been redone.
On the basement level, there are wonderful cellars and warehouses, which could be transformed into a spa, a gym and an indoor swimming pool or further accommodation.
The ground floor, consists of a living room with a wooden beamed ceiling and an original fireplace, a library room, a tv room and a huge kitchen with adjacent laundry.
The first floor is composed of 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, one of which is the master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, an elegant dressing room, a living room with floor to ceiling glass doors to a panoramic loggia overlooking Florence, an open space kitchen/dining area which could accommodate up to 10 people. A further 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms are located in the charming rooms of the tower.
Annexes & Secondary Accommodation
In the garden there’s a “Limonaia annexe” which is used as a guesthouse with a living/sleeping zones, a kitchenette and a bathroom.
Gardens & Land
The driveway is surrounded by centuries old cypress trees and ends in a beautiful large square. The property has 3.5 hectares of land with 300 olive trees which produce sufficient oil for the owners and is surrounded by an original stone wall with two gates; therefore, the privacy and safety of the property are guaranteed. In the garden, there’s a wonderful dining area with a stone dining table that accommodates 10 people and offers breathtaking views of Florence. The swimming pool is located in an area just below the villa.
Location
The property is located in the southern hills of Florence, in a beautiful countryside, the historical centre of Florence could be easily reached within 10-15 minutes by car.
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