Gracefully situated in one of Florence’s most prized districts just above the city, nestled amongst hills and olive groves, this classic Italian villa for sale is a true rarity in the current Tuscany real estate market. Its location so close to the city – just a 20-minute walk – yet set in the peaceful countryside, is just one of the many highlights that make the property magnificently one of a kind.
With extraordinarily distinctive architectural accents, grand-scale rooms, stunning views of Florence and a wonderful quality of light and openness, the Renaissance-style mansion from the 15th century affords an elegant lifestyle that nonetheless harkens back to the unforgettable grace and timeless beauty yesteryear.
The Italian city of Florence is renowned for being one of the most magnificent and culturally important in Europe. With an ideal location in the heart of the country and great shopping, museums and culture, it is easy to see why Florence real estate is always so much in demand.
The city enjoys a solid infrastructure and healthcare system and excellent higher education. The city real estate market’s popularity transcends the domestic market and extends to non-resident buyers, who are being drawn to buy a property in Florence. The most numerous amongst the foreign buyers are Britons, Scandinavians, Germans and Swiss. As well, buyers from the U.S. and Latin American countries are interested.
This prestigious classic Italian villa for sale near Florence is the ultimate residence for those who truly appreciate rarefied luxury, who are seeking a grand space that is equally equipped to lavishly entertain as it is to provide a homely private oasis with elegant features and amenities.
It exudes wealth and refinement from the first impression, through the attractive entrance gate and beautiful drive-way, dramatically lined with majestic cypress trees that lead to the architecturally significant property. With its imposing facade and spectacular interiors, the immensely classy mansion villa has an extraordinary appeal.
Encapsulating an aura of dignity and space, the grandiose entrance is just a prelude to the impressive features to come. The masterfully executed home boasts an uncompromised level of fine detail and artisan craftsmanship, celebrating the aesthetic beauty and glorious luxury of its historic past. It impresses with its capacious volumes, high ceiling, intricate inlaid marble floors, imposing fireplace and sweeping staircase. Colours, materials and textures have been combined to produce the most distinguished feeling of privileged-yet-relaxed comfort and sophistication.
Defined by its singularity, refinement and exclusivity, the splendidly presented villa provides about 800m² of decadent timelessness with classic allure. As well, there is another 350m² of space included in the cellars and staff quarters.
The liveable and manageable floor space sets the villa apart from many comparable properties in the area that have been divided and apportioned as apartments which, if returned to single-family status, would be much larger and possibly unsuitable. Currently, there are nine bedrooms, two living rooms/studies, and four bathrooms. With a fairly simple plan, the property could be redesigned and modernised.
The ground floor main room and lounge is presented in open-plan form. Most of the 800m² of liveable space is spread over two floors, although there is a third floor in the Belvedere tower.
The main entrance at ground level opens into a large living space that is delineated by arches and which provides a central reception and lounge area around the fireplace. Off this main room is the kitchen, plus the study/library, cloakroom and toilet. The dining room leads onto a wonderful raised terrace affording magnificent views of Florence.
The first floor is where the bedrooms, bathrooms and a second living room/study are located. There is a large terrace from the living room/study that overlooks the city as well as the gardens.
Move up to the second floor and there is a second stairway that allows entry into the loft/attic area which currently serves as storage, a study/reading room in the tower and another terrace, which provides incredible 360-degree views.
There is a large cellar/cantina and a limonaia leads into the full garden.
Staff enjoy a self-contained quarters in the building and there is a gatehouse with ground-floor garage and a single-bedroom apartment with lounge and kitchen.
Boasting excellent privacy and maximum convenience, the classic Italian villa for sale near Florence is set amidst a sprawling 1.6 hectares of luscious, verdant greenery. The villa is surrounded by a well-kept lawn and the back of the garden leads into an olive grove, beyond which is a forest and then the city itself.
A secluded paradise, the superior estate offers the ultimate in quiet luxury living, whilst still just five minutes from restaurant and shop. Florence airport is a 25-minute drive.
Synonymous with refined class and flawless elegance, this exclusive home for sale in Florence comes with sophisticated aesthetics and unleashed opulence for a privileged lifestyle.
Price: €9.075 million.
