Renaissance Villa For Sale On Florence's Hills

This elegant villa with a panoramic view of Florence is in a stunning, high position surrounded by hills in the Florentine Chianti area.

The first part of this historical estate dates back to the 12th century when, thanks to its panoramic position, it was used as a watchtower. It became a Renaissance villa in the 1500s.

The villa was renovated, unifying its original features with modern spaces and functional layouts. This wonderful estate measures approximately 700 m2 overall and has three floors.

The ground floor is home to a bright living room with a view ver a luxuriant garden and a typical arbour with some lovely wisteria. This floor also features a bright double hall and a big study, a dining room, and a central lobby with glazed doors; all rooms stand around a typical Renaissance courtyard.

A charming spiral staircase leads us to the upper floor, home to a sleeping area composed of four en-suite bedrooms with double beds, and a typical tower with a panoramic view over Florence and Chianti hills. The latter may fit a study or another bedroom.

The lower-ground floor includes a big, professional kitchen, a quaint dining room with some wonderful vaults, a spacious pantry, a laundry room, and a cellar with barrel vaults.

There is also another staircase connecting the kitchen to the first floor, which may be replaced by an elevator.

This property is completed by a two-storey outbuilding composed of a kitchen, a dining room, a living room, and a sleeping area with a bedroom and a bathroom.

This property is surrounded by a luxuriant garden measuring approximately 2 ha and home to 130 olive trees and big parking areas.

Those looking for an exclusive property in Florence while also seeking the privacy and quietness offered by the countryside, will surely appreciate this charming historical villa for sale.