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[post_content] => Approximately 30 kilometers from Florence, you will find this property with many multifunctional features.
It is currently used as an accommodation facility for small selected groups of guests, or as a Villa rental business offering hotel services with the privacy of an independent Villa to pre-established groups of friends, relatives and families.
The property has everything it takes to be updated also for other functions, whether they are:
typically residential property,
holiday House
residence for large families,
or property for commercial purposes such as:
reception structure typical of medium-high level B&B,
educational farm
And again, the property would be a perfect solution for the creation of a Sports Facility, exploiting the potential of the 6 tennis courts currently not usable.
The buildings have the typical architectural features of the 1970s with 1160 square meters of buildings with the latest renovations dating back to 2010 and 2014.
The layout of the living areas is on two levels.Ground floor with:
5 bedrooms
12 bathrooms
large internal halls
professional kitchen
Slightly underground floor with spaces currently dedicated to warehouses. With heights of 280 cm, these spaces could be converted into:
Spa
gym
wellness room
cinema room
recording studio
play-room
professional cellar
The spaces are such that they can be restored, creating useful areas for small/medium independent suites with terraces with loggias.
Outdoor spaces.
The enchanting location of the Tuscan hills all around and the large outdoor spaces make this property ideal for events, private parties and receptions:
2 hectares of enclosed land with illuminated and irrigated garden
Swimming pool with 300 square meters of water with a depth of up to 3 meters: probably the largest private infinity pool in Tuscany, in reinforced concrete with a white resin bottom
Synthetic grass tennis court
Underground hydro massage tub.
The large car park - 100 parking spaces - has more than enough space to even become a heliport.Why invest in this property.
It is a more unique than rare opportunity to invest in an opportunity full of multiple solutions.
In addition to having the characteristics that make it an enchanting residential housing solution or an elegant accommodation facility, the property has in fact included in its cadastral plans 6 tennis courts that have been not used for a rather long time but can be restored without the need for specific authorizations.
It could be a unique opportunity to develop an exclusive Tennis Sports Center to train sportsmen from all over the world in the unique setting of the Chianti hills near Florence.
Logistics.
Another winning aspect of this property is its position from a logistical point of view. Services and transport are comfortable and efficient. The highway to Florence, Roma, and Milan is about 4 kilometers away. Florence can also be reached along pleasant state and municipal roads that cross the most typical of the Tuscan countryside with cypresses, vines, and olive trees. There is also a small and convenient train station that will allow you to arrive in the center of Florence in approximately 25 minutes.
Distance from major cities and airports.
Rignano sull’Arno (train and services): 3 Km
The Mall Luxury Outlet: 5 Km
Highway: exit "Incisa" 8 km, exit "Firenze Sud" 18 km
Florence center: 20 Km
Amerigo Vespucci-Florence Airport: 30 Km
Pisa: 120 Km (also for the international airport)
Bologna airport: 135 km
Lucca: 110 km
Siena and San Gimignano: 80 Km
Arezzo: 55 km
Rome: 250 km
Milan: 330 km
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At first sight, we are in front of a real castle with its battlements and the panoramic tower, which offers sweeping views over the Tuscan countryside.
The villa has major castle vibes. It's believed to be built on the site of a fortress, in an area rich in historical testimonies, dated back to the 9th century BC with Etruscan and Roman garrisons and remains.
The oldest mention dates back to 925, in the deed of foundation of S. Maria ad Acone Church.
The strong imprint given by the castle melds today with its eclectic appearance and the contamination of styles that have followed one another over the centuries. The latest renovations with the most recent construction and comfort systems make this property extraordinary and unique, in which the past and the present dialogue harmoniously.
The surrounding land is 4.94 hectares and includes:
the main villa/castle,
a lemon house (greenhouse for citrus fruits)
a chapel,
the majestic Italian garden
the terrace
the saltwater swimming pool, covered with mosaics
the pool house.
The lands are then enriched by:
an orchard
an olive grove
a wooded area with old trees.
14,000 square feet of living space in the mansion/castle feature:
11 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
different reception rooms
the main living room, which opens onto the terraces surrounding the house.
And also, the main body of the castle/villa is provided with:
an art studio,
an ample space converted into a home gym
a cellar,
an independent apartment for the staff with two bedrooms, with a private entrance from the parking lot.
Why buy this property
It is a truly exceptional property in the typical Tuscan countryside, with great potential in one of Italy's most sought-after destinations for boutique tourism.
The property lends itself to modern multifunctional uses:
if you are thinking of a conversion of the property for hospitality purposes (boutique hotel or agritourism activities), the property is already well prepared for an internal subdivision into different apartments;
the position on the hills, the surrounding spaces in the most absolute are also ideal for hosting small groups of guests to whom the typical services of a Didactic Farm (yoga, pilates, meditation, painting, etc.);
it can be a private home for your family for short and repeated holiday periods;
it can be the ideal place to retire.
Location.
The property is on the hills between Pontassieve and Rufina, part of the vast Chianti area towards the north, just 25 km from Florence.
The area shows the typical characteristics that have made the Tuscan countryside famous all over the world: rolling hills with cypresses, olive groves, and vineyards; farmhouses and farms scattered near villages and ancient churches, small discreet centers, today modernly structured and which coexist organically with nature and the surrounding places.
The area is renowned today for many reasons linked to its generous territory and its millenary history. It is the area of:
prestigious wine production that boasts the Chianti DOCG mark (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin);
excursions through paths to visit Medici villas and castles, ancient farms that produce high-quality wines and olive oil (La Strada Dei Vini), churches, convents, and parish churches of old memory;
small and fascinating museums that keep alive the testimonies of the activities and traditions of the mountains and hills (Museum of the Vine and Wine);
fairs and village festivals that take place at various times of the year in honor of the typical products and traditions of this land;
naturalistic excursions, ideal for groups of friends and family, or relieving individual retreats, walking through the quiet of the woods to reach waterfalls and springs, natural reserves such as that of Lake Falgano, capable of giving unique suggestions.
Various historical testimonies date back to the 9th century BC, with Etruscan and Roman remains. Other evidence comes from the Middle Ages and then again from the Renaissance, which confirms settlements of monks' convents. Subsequently, the area saw a demographic expansion with the construction of farms and manor houses.
Still clearly visible are the evidence of ancient architecture, such as the 11th-century Torre di Monte Bonello and its tiny village. Other testimonies come from several churches, such as the Church of Santo Stefano in Castiglioni, which displays a 14th-century pictorial table; the Church of Santa Maria a Falgano, with a gabled façade with a single entrance portal surmounted by a small eye. Also valuable is the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine ai Fossi, of medieval origin, located along the ancient mule track that connected the two different contiguous areas of the Casentino and Val di Sieve.
Logistics.
The property is just a few kilometers from the nearest towns of Rufina town and Pontassieve with all the services (schools, hospitals, centers of worship, sports facilities, libraries, shopping centers, etc.). You can reach these centers by convenient state roads that pass through beautiful natural landscapes that flank the Arno river up to the center of Florence, about 25 km away.
Distance from major centers and airports.
Florence City Center: 25 km.
Arezzo: 69 km
Siena: 90 Km
Lucca: 106 km
Pisa: 114 km
Bologna: 133 km
Rome: 267 km
Milan: 328 km
Amerigo Vespucci-Florence Airport: 32 km.
Pisa International Airport: 109 km
Bologna International Airport: 130 km
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[post_content] => This property is in the heart of Tuscany, 3 kilometers from Montaione, in the province of Florence.
It dates back to the early twentieth century. It was completely renovated in 1990, immersed in a soft hill overlooking the valley that unites the extraordinary towns of San Gimignano and Certaldo and then again Volterra.
The property, now used as a holiday residence, is configured as a small and charming rural hamlet consisting of three separate main buildings close to each other.
They are surrounded by a well-kept 2-hectare park and occupy about 550 square meters with four apartments of different sizes, for 12 bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Recently, a new cottage, small and cozy, has also been refurbished: stone buildings with interiors typical of rural farms, vaulted, cross, or beamed ceilings. The floors are in terracotta, and the living rooms have stone fireplaces.
The style is typically Tuscan, but the conservative renovations have meant that these houses, which once hosted peasant families, have become comfortable and relaxing places with touches of elegance typical of the millenary Tuscan culture.
The apartments bear the names of famous Italian musicians.
1. Rossini apartment, on the ground floor, 60 square meters:
large living room with kitchen and impressive fireplace,
fully equipped kitchen,
double room,
bathroom with shower.
Outside, a reserved garden area comes with a table, chairs, deck chairs, and umbrella.
2• Vivaldi apartment, on the first floor, 185 square meters:
large living room
the fully equipped built-in kitchen and barbecue area
three bedrooms
a bedroom with a "French" double bed
two marble bathrooms come with large showers and a beautiful bathtub
the typical Tuscan rustic style combines with a set of Murano glass frescoes and partitions. All this comes together with the eighteenth-century fireplace.
Outside, a large garden, furnished with tables, chairs, deck chairs, and umbrellas.
3• Puccini apartment, ground floor, 220 sqm:
great living room
built-in kitchen. It comes with an ancient stone fireplace dominating the living room.
four bedrooms
two large bathrooms with a shower, in one of these there is also a beautiful bathtub.
Outside, a secluded garden furnished with tables, chairs, deck chairs, and umbrellas.
4• Verdi apartment, on two floors, 200 square meters:
large living room
the fully equipped built-in kitchen and barbecue area set in the hob structure.
four bedrooms
two bathrooms come with elegant Murano glass chandeliers. In one of the bathrooms, there is a large bathtub, as well as a large shower.
Outside, a large garden, furnished with tables, chairs, deck chairs, and umbrellas.
Technical equipment:
Each apartment comes with an autonomous heating system, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi internet connection.
Outdoor space and location.
Around the buildings are distributed 2 hectares of land, which includes:
the large parking lot,
the swimming pool with the solarium,
the tennis court,
agricultural areas with vegetable gardens that offer seasonal fruit and vegetables.
The property is located in the most typical Tuscan countryside, near Montaione, right on the border between the provinces of Florence and Pisa.
It is an area of Green Tourism in Tuscany, surrounded by hills of oak and chestnut woods, farms planted with vines and olive trees; clayey slopes edged with cypresses. Itineraries have been created to be covered on foot, by mountain bike, or even on horseback to encourage discovery and direct contact with the territory,
Montaione is part of the Club of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Of ancient Etruscan-Roman origins, today, it preserves many of its medieval testimonies. It is also famous for Glass Processing, a tradition that dates back to the fourteenth century. Still, it is also known for its craftsman, the specific products grown by numerous farms, and the "City of Truffles." It is in the San Miniato hills, one of the most prized truffle areas in Italy. In autumn, at the end of October, the Truffle and Chestnuts Festival takes place.
In addition to a nature-rich hill of typically Tuscan vines and olive trees, the territory is embellished with historic villages rich in histories such as San Gimignano Certaldo and Volterra mystical-religious suggestions, such as San Vivaldo.
Commonly known as the "Jerusalem of Tuscany," San Vivaldo is a citadel born between 1550 and 1516 by the Franciscan friars, consisting of 25 chapels and temples that reproduced the topography of the Jerusalem of the time to scale.
Why buy a property like this.
Its configuration as a small village, its excellent state of conservation, its location in a natural context of excellence makes this property usable in many different ways.
It can keep its current use as a Residence or Tuscan Holiday Home, become the exclusive residence of a large family where you can live all year round. Another possibility is to make it a high-level Agriturismo, taking advantage of the agricultural opportunities of the place and organizing events, courses, and staying in the name of nature and the culture of the areas.
The logistics.
3 km from the property, there is Montaione with all kinds of services. A few minutes by car, you can reach other famous Tuscan historical centers, such as San Gimignano, Certaldo, Gambassi Terme, and Volterra.
At 11 km, you will find the Castelfalfi Golf Club, while at 30 km, there is Lajatico, home of the
Teatro del Silenzio (the theater directed by Andrea Bocelli)
Distances:
San Gimignano (SI) 20 km
Certaldo (Fi), 16 km
Gambassi Terme (FI) 11 km
Volterra (PI) 24 km
Florence City and Airport 60 km
Pisa City and Airport 62 km
Pisa, 60 km
Siena, 60 km
Livorno, 70 km
Highway FI / PI and A1 35 km
Highway FI / SI and A1 30 km
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[post_content] => It is an enchanting farmhouse in the hills, dating back to the fourteenth century, full of history and tradition. Centuries have seen it evolve from a humble farmhouse to a hunting lodge for a noble family of Florence, and then again in a Convent of Nuns, up to the current configuration. In 2011 works of renovation started, and the farmhouse now maintains the original characteristic elements.
The technical and structural innovations make it possible to best harmonize its past with the comforts and conveniences of contemporary technologies.
Today the owner runs the farmhouse in a rather multifunctional way: it's his private home, but it is also a Bed & Breakfast for extensive periods of the year, with a restaurant open to the public for a few days of the week and reserved for private events.
Interiors.
The internal surface is 434 square meters spread over three levels.
Ground floor:
an independent apartment of about 28 square meters, consisting of:
-a double room,
-a bathroom ,
-a kitchen,
-a small terrace with its access to the outside.
a restaurant area consisting of:
-Fully equipped kitchen of the suitable size to serve up to 30 people.
-Bar area with pizza oven.
-dining room
-recreation area with fireplace and solid chestnut bookcase.
-Toilet.
On the first floor:
One suite of 35 sqm (a real mini-apartment)
Five double bedrooms each with shower and toilet;
Two service bathrooms.
At the level of the terraced garden:
wellness area, which includes:
-relax area,
-fitness area,
-sauna,
-panoramic hydro-massage tub.
The refurbishment of the interiors shows high-quality materials: sandblasted porcelain stoneware floors in a wood-like style, solid chestnut fire doors, pipes, and high-level thermo-sanitary systems.
Outdoor.
Its position in the hills, 470 meters above sea level, allows an incomparable view of the Valdarno valley, dotted with small villages set in a typically Tuscan countryside adorned with cypresses and vast plots of vineyards and olive trees.
The property's exposure to the south and the protection to the north of the mountainous relief of Pratomagno make the climate of the place dry and mild in winter and cool in summer, constantly caressed by a soft breeze.
The property includes 1740 square meters of the courtyard and surrounding land on several levels, connected by comfortable stone stairs that welcome a lovely garden and a vegetable garden. There are fruit trees and fine trees on the south side with a lovely bio-pool with natural water, equipped with a natural Phyto-purification system, without chemicals or chlorine. It's possible to convert the system into a
chlorine or polyphosphates system. This whole area is set in a solarium, sheltered from the wind.
There is also a small bowling green located in a secluded space in the garden.
The property has two car parking areas: on the upper level for 4-5 cars, on the lower level, it has an access ramp where it is possible to park another three cars.
Technical equipment.
The entire property is eco-sustainable and suitable for modern energy and water harvesting systems:
- Photovoltaic panels for the use of 7 kW / h and resale the difference in energy produced to the GSE interchange system.
- Solar thermal panels for an average production of 500 liters of hot water.
- Rainwater recovery tanks for a total of 60 cubic meters with a system connected to the toilet and garden irrigation.
The external parts of the buildings have undergone a complete renovation to optimize the functional and aesthetic performance of the buildings:
Restructuring of the roof, creating a so-called "ventilated roof" structure for effective hot/cold insulation.
Re-waterproofing in resin of the stone/brick and similar-stone Tuscan stone facades and recovery of the original stones to finish the splendid terrace overlooking the valley.
The Re-pavement of the terrace with a natural conveyance of rainwater towards a single collection grid, such that even in the event of thunderstorms and storms, the deck returns dry in a short time.
Why buying this property.
There are many reasons for investing in this property. First of all, it is in tune with the current demand for properties outside the cities, in safe locations, and with large and multifunctional spaces. This farmhouse has just that: an excellent geographical location near Florence, a hillside location with a favorable climate all year round, and proximity to villages and towns that guarantee optimal logistics.
For those looking for a healthier standard of living, retiring, or relocating in Tuscany in total privacy, this farmhouse can be the ideal situation. Here you can also continue, if you wish, the management of a small accommodation business with several rooms suitable for a limited number of guests, or the organization of a lovely "educational farm" with "light" and not too stressful management.
The rest will be done by the surrounding lands, with their precious vineyards and olive groves, the sunsets and fairytale night landscapes, the silence and stillness of the surrounding nature.
Here you can breathe the density of the centuries-old history of the places: originally, this area was a peasant cottage, on whose square they used to beat the wheat and in whose large oven they used to bake bread for families of the whole area. Later, it became the hunting lodge of a noble family from Florence. Then again, it became a convent of the Sisters of Nevers with a chapel still visible today in one of the contemporary rooms of the farmhouse.
Add to all this a touch of "magic and mystery" given by the singular phenomenon of the almond tree that blooms in January, when sometimes, only for a few days, the snow covers the surrounding nature. The event can come from the particular microclimate that develops in this corner of the hill where the farmhouse is or, if you prefer, from the mystical and spiritual aura that permeates the place.
This farmhouse looks like an ideal place, a point of arrival for those who want to stop and live permanently here.
Logistics.
The property is in the Municipality of Reggello.
The villa is in a privileged geographical position. The famous Strada del Setteponti built in the Medici era connects Florence with the Valdarno villages, a UNESCO heritage site. It is in a good and comfortable direction towards the locality of Vallombrosa, famous for the famous Benedictine Abbey and the Casentino (with the religious hermitages of La Verna and Camaldoli) on one side and the Val di Chiana and Cortona to the south.
The location is strategic for visiting Florence, which is only 25 km away, Chianti, and the whole region. Services and transport are very efficient. The area is easily accessible by car, just a few kilometers from the A1 motorway (Firenze Sud or Firenze Incisa exit). It is a short distance from Reggello, Incisa, and Rignano sull'Arno, where all the primary services, shops, bus stations, and the railway are available.
Distance from major cities and airports.
Florence historic center: 25 km
Florence railway station: 20 km
Greve in Chianti: 25 km
Arezzo: 60 km
San Gimignano: 65 km
Siena: 80 km,
Pisa: 100 km
Lucca: 100 km
Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi: 100 km.
Pienza and Val d’Orcia Unesco sites: about 100 km
Rome: 250 km
Milan: 330 km
Florence airport: 30 km
Pisa airport: 100 km
Bologna airport: 135 km
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[post_content] => It is a splendid country estate in the Chianti, in Panzano, in the province of Florence.
It is an enchanting tiny village on its own with a primary residence, various outbuildings used as offices, showrooms, residential purposes, storage, and garaging areas. Also included is a cellar for the processing and conservation of wines.
The property extends over 42 hectares (103,784 acres) of land with vineyards, olive groves, and woods on a mild hill of 500 meters above sea level.
The vineyard is about 9 hectares and extends over land geographically oriented to the south/southeast on the border between the provinces of Florence and Siena,
The Villa and the outbuildings are 491 square meters.The main Villa is on several levels.
On the ground floor, there are rooms now used as offices, showrooms, and tasting rooms. However, they are ready to become an independent apartment with:
entrance with study,
large kitchen with a large wood oven,
room
bathroom.
On the second level, an elegant stone staircase leads to the main manor house, refined taste, maintaining a purely Tuscan style with terracotta floors and exposed beams. The interiors are bright and have a superior appearance. It is the result of progressive renovations and fine-tuning with quality materials. They include:
kitchen,
lunchroom,
large living room with fireplace,
4 bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Terrace overlooking the valley and equipped with a hydro-massage tub.
The rooms of the Villa allow a possible further internal subdivision, being able to separate the spaces and constitute an additional apartment with functionally:
kitchen,
living room,
Four bedrooms,
Two bathrooms.
Outdoor Spaces.
This small village is the stereotype of the lifestyle of the high profile Tuscan Country Houses.
Thanks to the arrangement on several levels that gravitate around the main farmyard, the agricultural production areas are harmoniously combined with the residential ones, the green shaded zones with the vegetable garden, and the terraced garden from which you can enjoy an incredible view of the whole surrounding valley.
Due to this magical configuration, the property is perfect for welcoming groups of guests for events, celebrations, and wine tastings, enjoying the quiet and incomparable beauty of the surrounding hills and the perfectly manicured land owned and cultivated with vines and olive trees.
The vineyards and the wine Business.
The property belongs to well-known producers of excellent quality wines, owners of an appreciated label.
The vineyards spread over about 9 hectares of land are Sangiovese Grosso, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon used for the production of Chianti Classico DOCG, IGT, and Vinsanto. The plant density per hectare is about 4,500.
Annual production is around 40,000 bottles of wine but will increase to about 60,000 over the next few years.
The cellar hosts:
steel vats for over 300 hectoliters (6599.07 gals),
barrels and french Tonneaux for 300 hectoliters (6599.07 gals),
concrete vats for fermentation,
the Vinsantaia, a specific environment, one of a kind, created specifically to make Vinsanto,
These structures, along with processing and storage methods, are the real flagship of the production and aging of the wines of the proprietary label.
Location.
The property is just outside the old Borgo of Panzano.
Located in the middle between Siena and Florence, Panzano is today a delightful ancient Borgo. What remains of the original medieval historic center is now incorporated into the bell tower of the church of Santa Maria—rebuilt in the 19th century on top of the old medieval building. Today it includes what was once the tower of the castle destroyed several times. As you stroll through the quiet streets, you will immediately feel like you are in another era. If you follow the paved road that connects the two parts of the city, you will come across small shops and artisan workshops with works and artifacts by local artists.
The main square hosts outdoor restaurants and bars, where you can breathe the typical atmosphere of a Tuscan village, rich in scents and aromas, and points of attraction. Some have become known worldwide, such as the Butcher Cecchini, a historic family of butchers, a meeting point for locals and tourists searching for fine authentic meats and Beefsteaks!
A trip to Chianti cannot be from a stop in Panzano, perhaps at specific times of the week and year.
Every Sunday until 1 pm, there is the open market, where you can buy flowers and plants, fruit, cheeses, vegetables, roast chicken, clothes, and various objects, especially from the kitchen. On April 25, they celebrate the Good Season Festival at the beginning of spring and organize a lovely festival and a religious procession with many parades in period costumes. On the third weekend of September,it comes the Vino al Vino event, an anniversary during which local producers exhibit their wine and food specialties, open to tastings by everyone.
Panzano is only 7 kilometers away from Greve, the "capital village" of Chianti, where services of any kind are available, such as shops, banks, post offices, public transports that frequently leave towards Florence and Siena. For Golf lovers, there is also the famous Ugolino Golf Resort, just 15 km away.
Why buying a property in Chianti.
Buying a house in Chianti near Florence is the emblem of a lifestyle and a profitable investment that lasts over time. The Chianti is the area dreamed of by many globally, famous for its landscapes sprinkled with old villages and ancient castles, mild hills with olive groves and vineyards, good climate all year round, excellent gastronomy.
A property like this includes all in one spot, all the best features for a versatile investment.
It is a top location in one of the most beautiful places in the world if you think of a relocation made of quiet living and contact with nature,
it is suitable as a big family Villa or as a country house for great holidays in Tuscany,
it is perfect for a selected and high-level hospitality activity, organizing courses like in a Didactic Farm (yoga, pilates, meditation, food, and wine), welcoming groups of occasional guests for events, celebrations, and wine tasting.
You can take over an already well-established top-level wine business with an internationally known and accredited brand. With the possibility of direct management or reliance on interested third parties.
Logistic.
Coming from Florence (or from the Firenze Sud exit of the motorway), follow the Chiantigiana (SR 222) signs, which passes through Grassina, Strada in Chianti, and then Greve in Chianti. From here, the particularly scenic road to get to Panzano is only 7 km before.
Coming from Siena, take the SR 222 and follow the signs for Castellina in Chianti and Greve.
Panzano is also easily reachable by public transport: the usual bus goes to Greve - the number 365 - and you can catch it at the central bus station in Florence near the Santa Maria Novella train station.
The closest town to the property is Greve in Chianti: 7 km.
Florence city center: 20 km
San Gimignano 15 km
Siena: 30 km
Pisa: 100 km
Lucca: 110 km
Arezzo: 65 km
Volterra: 58 km, 1 hour journey
Montalcino: 92 km, 1 hour and 20 minutes by car
Bologna: 120 km
Rome: 250 km
Milan: 330 km
Amerigo Vespucci-Florence Airport: 30 Km
Pisa International Airport: 120 Km
Bologna International Airport: 135 km
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[post_content] => This charming Villa in Tuscany with a pool is about 30 kilometers (18 miles) from Florence,
Built-in the early 1900s, it still maintains the original traits of the elegance of its era. It is slightly on a hill, in the heart of the Valdarno, one of the most prized areas of the Chianti in the province of Florence.
Immersed in the utmost privacy, surrounded by a perfectly manicured fenced garden, the Villa is completely renovated. It is still considered by experts in the sector and inhabitants of the area as one of the most beautiful Luxury Villas Tuscany in the Valdarno.
It is currently used both as a private residence and as an accommodation facility.
ThisVilla is 716 square meters (7706.96 square feet). It is over three floors, plus an attic floor. In addition to the large master apartment, indoor space can optimize the availability of the number of bedrooms for guests, up to a total of 16.
Raised ground floor:
entrance with a large marble staircase,
living room,
lunchroom,
reception hall,
English style bathroom,
2 bedrooms,
kitchen,
laundry rooms.
First and second floor:
2 attic bedrooms with en-suite bathroom.
10 bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom.
Outdoor spaces
In the large garden, there is an annex with a large pergola and which includes:
a living room
a bedroom with a bathroom
The dependence directly overlooks the private swimming pool, 12x6 meters large with heated saltwater, from which to enjoy the splendid panorama of the surrounding valley.
To complete the property, you will find:
the garden dotted with secular pines. In it, there are several areas for outdoor dining,
a comfortable garage of 86 square meters,
a fenced area for horses.
Location
The property is in the Valdarno (an acronym for "Valle dell’ Arno", the river that passes from here and continues to Florence and Pisa, before flowing into the Tyrrhenian Sea). Here there are numerous ancient testimonies of man's work and his fruitful relationship with nature. The Etruscans, the Ligurians, and the Romans were the first architects of the care for the land and the faunas of these places. Work then continued in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, periods in which Tuscany was one of the richest areas in Europe, with the birth of the Mezzadria system which has reached the present day.
The Valdarno is still today a rural area of the highest quality. In addition to the Chianti Red Wines, the area is also famous for the production of the highest quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Located in the middle of the three main cities of Arezzo, Florence, and Siena, Valdarno is still a favorite destination for those who move away from Florence in search of nature and tranquility or for those who want to shop in one of the most famous Malls/Outlets in Italy.
The Valdarno is an area chosen by many investors, VIPs, and internationally renowned artists, as the permanent home of one's life and activities.
Why buy a classy Villa in the open Tuscan countryside.
A Property in Tuscany Italy can be averagely a farmhouse, a "Leopoldina" home with typical 18th-century architecture with dovecotes and turrets, or a grandiose property with land and manor houses. On the other hand, finding an elegant Villa in the middle of the Tuscan countryside is not an everyday thing. This is one of the few boutique villas Tuscany still available. Its elegance, combined with the beauty of the surrounding landscape, transmits a magical, unique effect.
Elegance is combined with versatility. In addition to being exclusively for private use, the Villa is perfectly suited to be a rare Tuscany Villa Resort. It can be converted as an exclusive reception facility, for high-profile hospitality, and even events. Definitely, this is one of the best Villas to stay in Tuscany.Logistics
In the Valdarno area, services and transportation are very good. This is another decisive key feature for property investment in Tuscany. The location is in a strategic position to visit Florence only 25 km far, the Chianti area, and the whole region.
The area is easily reachable by car, a few kilometers from the A1 motorway (Firenze sud or Firenze Incisa exit), and is a short distance from Incisa and Rignano sull'Arno, where all the main services, shops, bus stations and the railway station to Florence and Rome are located.
Distance from major cities and airports.
Florence old town: 25 km
Florence railway station: 19 km
Greve in Chianti: 20 km
Arezzo: 55 km
San Gimignano: 60 km
Siena: 80 km,
Pisa: 100 km
Lucca: 100 km
Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi: 100 km.
Pienza and Val d’Orcia UNESCO sites: about 100 km
Rome: 250 km
Milan: 330 km
Florence airport: 30 km
Pisa airport: 100 km
Bologna airport: 135 km
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[post_content] => Approximately 30 kilometers from Florence, you will find this property with many multifunctional features.
It is currently used as an accommodation facility for small selected groups of guests, or as a Villa rental business offering hotel services with the privacy of an independent Villa to pre-established groups of friends, relatives and families.
The property has everything it takes to be updated also for other functions, whether they are:
typically residential property,
holiday House
residence for large families,
or property for commercial purposes such as:
reception structure typical of medium-high level B&B,
educational farm
And again, the property would be a perfect solution for the creation of a Sports Facility, exploiting the potential of the 6 tennis courts currently not usable.
The buildings have the typical architectural features of the 1970s with 1160 square meters of buildings with the latest renovations dating back to 2010 and 2014.
The layout of the living areas is on two levels.Ground floor with:
5 bedrooms
12 bathrooms
large internal halls
professional kitchen
Slightly underground floor with spaces currently dedicated to warehouses. With heights of 280 cm, these spaces could be converted into:
Spa
gym
wellness room
cinema room
recording studio
play-room
professional cellar
The spaces are such that they can be restored, creating useful areas for small/medium independent suites with terraces with loggias.
Outdoor spaces.
The enchanting location of the Tuscan hills all around and the large outdoor spaces make this property ideal for events, private parties and receptions:
2 hectares of enclosed land with illuminated and irrigated garden
Swimming pool with 300 square meters of water with a depth of up to 3 meters: probably the largest private infinity pool in Tuscany, in reinforced concrete with a white resin bottom
Synthetic grass tennis court
Underground hydro massage tub.
The large car park - 100 parking spaces - has more than enough space to even become a heliport.Why invest in this property.
It is a more unique than rare opportunity to invest in an opportunity full of multiple solutions.
In addition to having the characteristics that make it an enchanting residential housing solution or an elegant accommodation facility, the property has in fact included in its cadastral plans 6 tennis courts that have been not used for a rather long time but can be restored without the need for specific authorizations.
It could be a unique opportunity to develop an exclusive Tennis Sports Center to train sportsmen from all over the world in the unique setting of the Chianti hills near Florence.
Logistics.
Another winning aspect of this property is its position from a logistical point of view. Services and transport are comfortable and efficient. The highway to Florence, Roma, and Milan is about 4 kilometers away. Florence can also be reached along pleasant state and municipal roads that cross the most typical of the Tuscan countryside with cypresses, vines, and olive trees. There is also a small and convenient train station that will allow you to arrive in the center of Florence in approximately 25 minutes.
Distance from major cities and airports.
Rignano sull’Arno (train and services): 3 Km
The Mall Luxury Outlet: 5 Km
Highway: exit "Incisa" 8 km, exit "Firenze Sud" 18 km
