Prestigious Historical Villa With Garden And Pool In Florence

This prestigious historic villa, built in 1850, is situated a stone’s throw from the historic centre of Florence, in the elegant hilly area of Ponte a Mensola. The property comprises no fewer than 19 rooms spread over five floors, covering a total of 482 sqm, and features four bedrooms and six bathrooms. Outside, the private garden covers 300 sqm, complemented by 630 sqm of olive groves. A stately home of rare taste and elegance, it is ideally suited as a sumptuous residence for high-profile events, with its monumental spaces lending an exclusive air to the occasions it hosts.

The ground floor of the residence opens onto a spacious entrance hall, whose layout evokes the noble tradition of ancient Florentine manor houses. The living area comprises a refined sitting room with wood panelling and a fireplace, a functional kitchen and a further social area with a breakfast table and an imposing period fireplace. Adjacent to the formal dining room stands a majestic sitting room, evocatively created within the historic chapel of the palace. Every room opens onto the exclusive 300-sqm garden, a prestigious outdoor space enclosed by ‘pietra serena’ balustrades and decorative columns, enhanced by a monumental well, a barbecue area with an oven, a pergola and a sunbathing area.

The basement is designed as an exclusive hub for socialising, housing a spacious professional kitchen and a large communal area ideal for receptions. This level boasts a ventilated wine cellar with a tasting area dedicated to storing 3,000 bottles, complemented by a bedroom, a bathroom and the 70-sqm garage capable of accommodating up to three cars. The service areas and the laundry room are situated on a functional mezzanine floor. An internal lift serves the floors up to the first floor, where the master suite is located, complete with a private study, walk-in wardrobe and a sumptuous double bathroom in marble. The top attic level, accessible via a charming spiral staircase in pietra serena, offers a sitting room and two further bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, retaining an authentic character that has been preserved over time.

The property’s exceptional amenities include a 630-sqm olive grove, situated on a separate plot, which provides a domestic yield of 20 kg of extra virgin olive oil. The estate benefits from a privileged double entrance to the monumental communal park, an authentic Italian-style garden embellished with tall trees, elegant paths in grey sandstone and period architectural details. Within this shared green setting, guests have access to a fitness area and a swimming pool with a sun terrace, as well as a car park system featuring spaces for exclusive use and reserved areas for visitors. The residence’s energy efficiency is ensured by double-glazed windows and a state-of-the-art air-conditioning system.