22 bedrooms villa, 4500 m²

San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Florence (province)

Chianti

Scenic villa dating back to the 15th century nestled in the green hills in the heart of Florentine Chianti. The mansion boasts its imposing total internal area of approximately 4600 square meters and its 7.3 ha of surrounding land.
Description
The area includes the main villa of 2600 square meters, the cellars of 1300 square meters, the Atelier of 262 square meters, the former lemon house of 150 square meters and the former private chapel of the late 16th century. The magnificent villa with as many as 22 rooms and 22 bathrooms is spread over 3 floors in addition to the crenellated turret and the monumental cellars in the basement. On the ground floor is the splendid music room, 2 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, one of which has an adjoining tea room, 3 sitting rooms, checkroom, winter garden and outdoor courtyard. The second floor houses the sleeping area with 10 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and lounges, historic library and living room. On the second floor 6 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, laundry and storage room. The turret with bedroom, living room and bathroom. The basement houses 13 large rooms including the old cellars, bathroom, laundry room, storage room and woodshed. The atelier on 2 floors respectively dedicated to living area with office, veranda, bathroom, living room and kitchen and sleeping area with studio and 5 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and large panoramic terrace.
Outdoor Spaces
The mansion is surrounded by its 7.3 ha of land with productive olive grove and elegant Italian garden where to admire the large rose garden with over 200 varieties of English roses in addition to vegetable garden, orchard, aromatherapy garden, hedges and scented essences. Three different parking areas accommodate numerous cars.
Condition and finishes
The noble mansion is recently renovated with the highest level of materials and technology and the most modern facilities. The restoration has maintained and emphasized the ancient splendor respecting its splendor and historicity and enriching it with modern details giving it a centuries-old charm and the admirable appearance of today. Peculiar is the main facade in refined and sumptuous Baroque style of Roman imprint. Valuable finishes, original marble and terracotta floors in addition to terracotta, stone and parquet, wood-beamed ceilings, fixtures by local craftsmen, magnificent frescoes and 18th-century decorations well restored, bathrooms with original marble tiles, doors and windows in cypress wood and wrought iron. The striking basement with very high vaulted ceilings, walls in caccio pesto lime, imposing windowed barrel vaults and large stone and wooden doors. The chapel with its elegant central plan design with terracotta dome and frescoes.
Potential uses
Perfect abode for families who prefer to vacation around Florence during warmer summer periods instead of in the city. There is permission to convert the historic residence into a high-end tourist-accommodation facility.
Location
Suggestive and strategic location in the cool green hills of Chianti a few kilometers from Florence and Siena and a stone's throw from the main services of the nearby city centers.