Art-nouveau Villa With Pool And Olive Grove Along The Cassia Road

Nestled along the historic Strada dei Setteponti, an ancient Etruscan-Roman road that is now one of Tuscany's most iconic scenic routes, this villa of approximately 991 sqm dominates a gentle hillside overlooking the valley and the rolling hills of Chianti. The setting, characterised by low housing density, terraced olive groves, Romanesque churches and medieval villages recognised as among the most beautiful in Italy, gives the property a rare prestige: here, the privacy of a large country residence is combined with proximity to internationally renowned estates and leading cultural centres.

Built in Art Nouveau castle style and recently completely restored, the villa stands out for its spectacular main floor, reached by a monumental external staircase leading to a large reception area: a single large fluid space that houses a living room, dining room, glassed-in veranda and reading area. The large kitchen with bar area, directly connected to a terrace ideal for al fresco dining, interacts with spaces dedicated to leisure – a games room, a fitness area, and a library – culminating in an Art Deco-style cinema room, perfect for private screenings and convivial evenings.

The upper floor is entirely dedicated to the sleeping area and houses two large master suites, each with a double bedroom, private sitting room, wardrobe and en-suite bathroom; the main suite also has access to a balcony, a terrace dedicated to sunsets and, via the tower, a spectacular open-air panoramic pool, the villa's true signature feature. On the same level, there are three additional guest rooms, served by a large bathroom and a separate toilet, as well as a large independent laundry room, which makes the internal organisation particularly functional, even when used for hospitality purposes.

The lower level houses the more convivial and service-oriented part of the property: a big tasting room created in the old cellar carved into the rock, ideal for private events and food and wine tours, and a service flat overlooking the portico, with a bedroom, living room with kitchenette and additional rooms that can be used as mud rooms or staff quarters. Completing the picture are technical rooms and ancillary rooms, as well as a bright lemon house with three big glass arches, easily convertible into a garage for about three cars or additional wellness or hobby spaces.

Outside, the property covers a total of approximately 8,000 sqm: approximately 3,750 sqm of private garden surrounding the villa with lawns, relaxation areas, terraces of approximately 100 sqm and a panoramic swimming pool facing south-west towards the celebrated Tuscan sunsets, and approximately 4,000 sqm of terraced olive groves that complete the image of a typical high-end country house. The property is efficiently managed with a covered three-car garage, a large courtyard, and advanced technological systems: integral air conditioning, remote-controlled home automation, and a fully electric system designed for integration with solar panels.