7 bedrooms villa, 630 m²

Lastra a Signa, Florence (province)

Chianti

Period villa with large grounds in the Florentine hills.
Description
Magnificent independent villa located on the top of one of the hills surrounding the city of Florence, divided into two independent and internally connected apartments. The ground floor apartment of 310 sqm, consists of a very large living area, the heart of which is the living room embellished by the period fireplace, next to the study and an entrance room that can be used as an additional sitting room. The kitchen is very large with an adjacent pantry. The sleeping area, well separated by a hallway, has three very large bedrooms and three bathrooms. In front of the house is a large veranda that has been enclosed by a panoramic glass window and allows the space to be enjoyed even during rainy days, a space that was once the heart of the house, with the old wood-burning oven. The 322-square-meter first-floor apartment has its entrance from the veranda via a stone staircase where there are some delightful nooks and crannies before arriving at a sitting room that disengages the various spaces, a large living room with a fireplace, the dining room, a service bathroom and the kitchen. A hallway disengages the three double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Underneath the house, with access from the outside, develops the cellar, divided into several rooms, with one part still in stone carved into the rock; adjacent is the boiler room.
Outdoor spaces
The land of about 9,000 square meters is spread on three sides of the villa, there are 80 olive trees, some fruit trees and a particular cypress tree that protects the front of the villa. The garden in the part closest to the villa is a palette of colors that come to life in spring and brighten the property. The large courtyard is paved with old stones. In a position slightly away from the villa is the old pigsty with countless potential.
Condition and finishes
The villa has undergone several renovations, 70s, 80s, with the recovery of some spaces to make the house more usable, and the use of materials of the time, in 2010 the roof and facades were also redone. Maintenance is constant, aimed at keeping the house in its best condition. Some spaces, such as the bathrooms and the two kitchens, need to be modernized to make them more responsive to new technologies and more modern building standards. Externally, the villa is in excellent condition, as is the roof, which was recently fixed.
Potential uses
A housing solution suitable for a large family, two households that wish to each maintain privacy by taking advantage of the division into two apartments. A suitable solution for an investment property for the creation of an elegant resort.
Location
The hills surrounding Florence are a treasure chest of beauty and charm, allowing you to experience the city while staying away from the traffic and chaos of the city in a bucolic atmosphere, with nearby services.