Wonderful Historical Villa For Sale Near Florence

This stunning historical villa for sale by Lake Bilancino, framed by the luxuriant Tuscan countryside of the province of Florence.

This property of Renaissance charm dates back to the 15th century and shows all of that period's elegance, proper of a place where men of letters and learned humanists such as Lorenzo the Magnificent, Luigi Pulci, Mariotto and Bernardo Giambullari used to meet. 

The enchanting 8-hectare park surrounding this luxurious villa was designed by a famous French architect in the 19th century, before the creation of Lake Bilancino, creating lovely paths with a view of the lake. Besides, the park, the villa also features a lovely little hazelnut forest that gives a fairy-tale atmosphere to this property for sale.

The façade features some wonderful monocromatic geometric elements, while this property has two floors and measures 2,500 sqm.

This property features three big halls; the entrance hall is adorned with two big 18th-century paintings and by a majestic main door with the crests of the noble families who lived here in the past. Besides other historical works and antiques, the main hall also features a 15th-century well framed by a winter veranda with big windows letting abundant sunshine in.

This property's spacious rooms feature traditional elements such as exposed wooden beams, some of which are frescoed, and stone fireplaces that make them very warm. On the first floor there is a sleeping area composed of six spacious bedrooms adorned with wonderful frescoes. This estate for sale also includes a small consecrated church. 

The extraordinary historical estate has recently been authorized to be converted into a prestigious hotel or B&B.