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In the heart of Chianti: stunning 15th-century villa with swimming pool
This magnificent 15th-century villa, set in the rolling hills of Chianti just 30 minutes from Florence, offers a unique blend of history, elegance, and modern comforts. With a swimming pool, olive grove, and vineyard, the estate embodies the charm of the Tuscan countryside.
Originally built around a 12th-century watchtower, the property has been carefully restored to highlight its Renaissance character. A major renovation in 2010 enhanced its historical features while incorporating refined finishes such as terracotta and marble floors, exposed wooden beams, and pietra serena stone details. The result is an elegant yet comfortable residence that preserves its authenticity.
The villa is arranged on four levels. The main residence, occupying the ground and first floors, has two entrances. One leads to a foyer with a staircase and guest bathroom, as well as a small caretaker's apartment with a living room, bedroom, and bathroom. The other entrance opens into the grand living area, which includes a TV room, tea room, and dining room that extends to a covered loggia with stunning countryside views. A spacious kitchen with a fireplace and a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom complete this level. The first floor, accessible via an internal staircase, external staircase, and a lift, features a study, an impressive reception room with a fireplace, and access to a 45 m² terrace. The sleeping area includes a master suite with a mezzanine dressing room and en-suite bathroom, a second double bedroom with its own bathroom, and an additional living room that could made into another bedroom with bathroom.
The second floor contains two independent guest apartments. The first features a living/dining room, a kitchen with access to a shared panoramic loggia, a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, and another bedroom with a private mezzanine bathroom. The second includes a living room with a fireplace, kitchenette, dining room with loggia access, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a third bedroom with mezzanine bathroom.
The basement comprises two rooms used as wine cellar, a laundry room, service bathroom, and a 128 m² garage.
An annex, a short distance from the main villa, includes a gym, changing rooms, a tasting room, a guest bathroom, storage rooms, and an area for storing agricultural equipment.
The property covers over 4 hectares, gently sloping from the villa towards the surrounding landscape. A 4,000 m² Italian garden, adorned with a fountain, adds to the estate's charm. A 14 x 7 m swimming pool with a solarium area is framed by palm trees and Mediterranean vegetation. The olive grove, with 900 trees, produces up to 1,000 liters of extra virgin olive oil, while the vineyard, classified within the Chianti Classico area, yields up to 8,000 bottles of wine per year.
Distances: closest village with all amenities 1 km, San Casciano in Val di Pesa 6 km, Greve in Chianti 11 km, Florence & Castellina in Chianti 23 km, Siena 50 km, Pisa 80 km.
Airports: Florence 38 km, Pisa 80 km, Bologna 120 km.
