As a holiday home destination, Italy real estate has had the attention of global property buyers for decades. Italy is a country renowned for its food and wine, its artisan products – everything from fine olive oils to flawless tooled leathers plus its fabled fashion houses and artistic treasures. Outside the cities there are lush hills and delightful valleys, snowy mountain peaks and delightful hilltop villages.
Foremost amongst the country’s regions is Tuscany, a place of stunning beauty, a place that boasts the most sought-after real estate in the country. This beautiful region attracts investors in search of a piece of the lifestyle, a lifestyle marked by fine cuisine, Chianti wines, Renaissance castles and Roman villas, cypress-studded landscapes that look like film sets, and precious art cities boasting magnificent historical and artistic heritage. This amazing variety along with a pleasant Mediterranean climate ensure a fabulous lifestyle and quality of life.
A perennial favourite among lifestyle buyers, it comes as no surprise that many international celebrities have chosen Tuscany as the perfect spot to own a luxury second home. A place for those who value beauty, tranquillity and prestige, Tuscany is the perfect place for a second home or a vacation property.
With its strikingly impressive architecture, this elegantly stylish property for sale in Tuscany exhibits luxury living combined with gracious design and exclusive finishes, delivering that coveted lifestyle.
Built on two hectares of land, the heavenly private oasis radiates calm, beauty and sophistication – whether it is describing the property's romantic olive groves or its sweeping views over the glorious Tuscan landscape.
Set against the backdrop of stunning vistas of Florence and the surrounding Tuscan Hills, the superior villa estate is an incomparable setting for lounging, socializing and enjoying la dolce vita.
Dating back to the 15th century, the fine 600m2 property for sale in Tuscany has recently been meticulously restored with the highest regard for its architectural integrity. Tradition and exemplary taste combine to create a historic property gem that is an expression of pure Tuscan elegance and allure, thanks to artisan workmanship and a wealth of original period details.
Offering a harmonious alliance of magnificent interiors, the exclusive property is characterised by its generous feeling of understated luxury and everlasting style. Decorated impeccably and with an aesthetic sense that offers the best in quality living, the deluxe residence is an effortless fusion of Old World refinement, authenticity and welcoming ambience.
Beautifully preserved original architectural elements add further depth and charm to the exceptional space. Features such as original frescoes, coffered ceiling, majestic stone fireplaces, pietra serena stairways and antique terracotta flooring are found throughout, with every detail having been restored painstakingly by local craftsmen.
Executed to a scale that is both generous and intimate, the alluring public areas are refined and gracious, whilst the bedrooms are stylish and luxurious. The sophisticated family home offers seven bedrooms, four reception rooms, two kitchens and a spa room.
The expansive estate features a substantial, high ceiling entrance hall/living room with fireplace, second living room with fireplace, large frescoed dining room with seating for 12, and spacious fully equipped kitchen that connects to the rear garden. The strikingly good-looking kitchen fuses chic sophistication and country allure to great effect.
The old cellars have been adapted to accommodate the spa room, with a luxurious built-in heated whirlpool that measures three metres by two.
The magnificent villa is harmoniously surrounded by its impressive terraced gardens and olive groves. The lovely gardens are graced by an original grotto, fountains, pergola draped in vines and many mature fruit trees.
There is an annex with 250m2 of floor area and four bedrooms. The additional space is ideal for staff accommodation or else it could be modernised to provide additional accommodation and/or games room.
Seductively embraced by the splendour of the spellbinding landscape, the timelessly handsome villa is scenically located on the hillside at a privileged address. Blissfully quiet yet with exceptional convenience, the elegant villa estate is just ten minutes from the Centro Storico of Florence.
Thanks to its advantageous central location, residents are able to enjoy all the amenities of Florence, whilst also being able to explore the countryside, and enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the setting. The charming hilltop village of Fiesole, which is where the Florentine aristocracy once built their summer homes, is just five minutes away. Florence airport is 25 minutes away and it takes one hour to reach Pisa airport.
Designed to dazzle with its timeless beauty and setting, this incredibly attractive property for sale in Tuscany near Florence is a home to cherish for generations.
Price: €6.8 million.
