Situated in one of Florence's most prestigious districts just above the city nestled amongst hills and olive groves, this classic Italian villa is a rarity on the current market. Located so close to the city (a 20min walk) but being in the peaceful countryside is one of the many characteristics that make this property unique.
The Villa
As many of the properties in this area, the Villa dates back to the 15th century & renaissance period, after which there hasn't been many new buildings in the area and current planning law still restricts new building in the area. Restored and renovated in the 1930's and then partially updated in the 1980's by the current owners. The complete villa offers around 1150 m² of floor space which include the cellars and staff quarters, leaving around 800 m² of floor space for residential use. This liveable and manageable floor space is another unique point of the villa, as many comparable villas in the area since divided into portions or apartments are much larger and sometimes unsuitable for a single family.
Layout
The open-plan layout of the ground floor main reception room is yet another unique point of this villa. The majority of the living space is spread over two floors, however there is a third floor in the Belvedere or watch tower. On the ground floor the main entrance opens onto a large living area divided by arches which provide a central reception area and a lounge area around the fireplace. Off this main living room is the kitchen, the study/library, a cloakroom and WC, and the dining room which leads out onto a fabulous panoramic raised terrace offering views over Florence. The first floor accessed via an impressive marble staircase is composed of bedrooms, bathrooms, a second living room/study with a large balcony/terrace overlooking the gardens and Florence.