6 bedrooms villa, 1750 m²

Lastra a Signa, Florence (province)

Chianti

Historic 15th century villa on the hills of Florence surrounded by a 6 hectare park with olive grove. Set on three levels, it still bears traces of the past with many frescoes, some traced by expert hands. Outbuilding divided into three apartments. Common areas in between. Italian garden with swimming pool for a residence full of history and charm.
Description
Main villa has the studio, a bedroom with beside bathroom to the right of the entrance; on the left representative part with a magnificent, richly frescoed hall, private living room and dining room also frescoed, a corridor spearate it from the kitchen and a bedroom with bathroom private.
A large staircase leads to first floor with a central hallway, on the left a bedroom with private bathroom and large dressing room, on the right master suite with sitting room, double bedroom and bathroom. A spiral staircase leads up to the turret with large windows overlooking surrounding. At the ground floor there is service area, the old still functioning kitchen and many rooms, some functional for the use of the house and others used as additional bedrooms. In the basement there is a large cellar with a typical brick vaulted ceiling, an underground connection to the annex which could be a perfect space for convivial moments. The apartments in the dependance have one or two bedrooms, a bathroom and a large living area with kitchenette. All for a covered area of about 1,500 sqm.
Outdoor spaces
Villa is surrounded by 6 hectares of land, closest part to the villa is kept as a garden with rose bushes and flowering plants, most of the land includes an olive grove producing a fragrant and tasty olive oil. Many tall trees guarantee coolness and shade. In a reserved area the swimming pool.
State and finishes
In good maintenance conditions thanks to a skilful work that has combined attention and care of the original materials while keeping the typical style of the country villa unchanged.
Potential for use
The perfect villa to be lived in by a family who wants to get away from the noise of the city, with the possibility to reach it thanks to a short drive. Might well be used as a high standard accommodation facility.
Location
The "Val d'Arno" closest to Florence has a typical Tuscan landscape with hills covered by tall cypresses, olive groves and vineyards. An area that enjoys an enviable position, thanks to its proximity to Florence, with the tranquility and serenity of the countryside. The area has a past rich in history testified by many villas, which can be still seen hidden among cypresses, where once the lords retired to escape the heat of the city.