Commercial property opportunity near Florence. This estate has a large historic villa, several residential outbuildings, an indoor pool, and gardens. Versatile property with a total of 46 bedrooms which lends itself to several uses, for sale in a touristic location, just a short distance from many of Tuscany’s attractions.
Historic Villa Estate Florence Tuscany
Located on the scenic hills of Florence with panoramic views of the city’s historic centre, this impressive 15th-century villa and its surrounding parkland, including an olive grove, are now available for sale. Spanning over 4,600 square metres, the property comprises multiple buildings with extensive guest accommodations, reception areas, and a 12 x 6-meter indoor swimming pool. Enclosed within a 11,700 sqm park that includes an Italianate garden and several paved courtyards, the villa provides a private yet accessible location just a 10-minute drive from Scandicci and 15 minutes from Florence and close to the cultural landmarks of Tuscany.
The villa itself, totalling 2,537 square metres, features 26 bedrooms and 20 bathrooms. Built around an ancient watchtower, the U-shaped structure has evolved since the 15th century and includes façades and architectural elements from the 16th century. The building has been subject to a Vincolo by the Ministry of Education since 1970, as a result of its significant historical significance.
Inside, the villa is organized across four main floors with a basement and a partially accessible attic.
The ground floor includes reception halls, a kitchen, a historic chapel, and a guest bathroom.
The first floor holds a large terrace with sweeping views, seven bedrooms, and five bathrooms.
On the mezzanine level, there are five additional bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the second floor offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a loggia.
A southern wing of the villa houses additional historic rooms, four apartments, and cellar areas.
Apt. N°1: living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms and three bathrooms;
Apt. N°2: living room, kitchen, three bedrooms and three bathrooms;
Apt. N°3: living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms;
Apt. N°4: living room with kitchenette, two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Adjacent to the villa is a large lemon house of 588 square metres, which contains a winter garden, relaxation area with an indoor pool, garage, and storage rooms.
A farmhouse below the main villa, rebuilt in 2000, has two apartments, each with one bedroom and one bathroom.
Apt. N°5: living room with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom;
Apt. N°6: living room with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom.
The property also includes a Foresteria (guesthouse) with 791 square meters across three floors. It contains 18 bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, a communal laundry, an office with a bathroom, and 13 independent guest apartments ranging from one to two bed.
Apt. N°7: living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms;
Apt. N°8: living room with kitchenette, two bedrooms and bathroom;
Apt. N°9: living room with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom;
Apt. N°10: living room, kitchen, bedroom and two bathrooms;
Apt. N°11: living room with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom;
Apt. N°12: living room with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom;
Apt. N°13: living room with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom;
Apt. N°14: living room with kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms;
Apt. N°15: living room with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom;
Apt. N°16: living room with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom;
Apt. N°17: living room, a kitchen, bedroom and bathroom;
Apt. N°18: living room with kitchenette, staircase, two bedrooms and two bathrooms;
Apt. N°19: living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
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Other buildings include a woodshed and storage space with the potential to convert the woodshed into two small guest apartments.
The surrounding grounds span 11,700 square metres with areas in need of renovation, featuring an Italianate garden, courtyards, and shaded lawns.
An additional two hectares of land are dedicated to olive groves, making this a versatile estate and an ideal commercial property opportunity with potential for a variety of uses.
- TYPE: Commercial property opportunity – Historic 15th-century villa plus several buildings, guest apartments.
- CONDITION: Needing restoration
- LOCATION: Hilly, panoramic
- ACCESS: Unpaved road (300 m)
- MUNICIPALITY: Florence
- PROVINCE: Florence
- REGION: Tuscany
- INTERIORS: 4,636 square metres (49,884 square feet)
- TOTAL ROOMS: 80
- BEDROOMS: 46
- BATHROOMS: 41
- ANNEXES: Several residential buildings
- MAIN FEATURES: Vaulted and coffered ceilings, original terracotta floors, stone fireplaces, wooden beams, panoramic loggia, Italian garden, indoor swimming pool, garages, guest apartments, paved courtyards, views of the historical centre of Florence, video surveillance and alarm system, olive grove
- EXTERIORS: 3.2 hectares (7.9 acres)
- GARDEN: Yes, but needs to be recovered
- SWIMMING POOL: 12 × 6 m (indoor)
- ELECTRICITY: Already connected
- WATER SUPPLY: Mains water
- TELEPHONE: To be connected
- ADSL: Possible
- GAS: LPG + gasoil + heat pump
- HEATING SYSTEM: Radiators + air conditioning
- CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS Scandicci (5km; 10’), San Casciano in Val di Pesa (15km; 20’), Florence (16km; 25’), Bagno a Ripoli (19km; 25’), Greve in Chianti (32km; 45’), Figline Valdarno (41km; 40’), San Gimignano (56km; 1h 5’), Monteriggioni (57km; 55’), Siena (74km; 1h 10’), Volterra (77km; 1h 25’), Lucca (81km; 1h 10‘), Arezzo (83km; 1h 10’), Montalcino (111km; 1h 50’), Montepulciano (115km; 1h 30’), Pienza (122km; 1h 35’)
- CLOSEST AIRPORTS Firenze A. Vespucci (12km; 20’), Pisa G. Galilei (80km; 1h), Bologna G. Marconi (104km; 1h 15’), Grosseto C. Baccarini (143km; 2h 5’), Perugia San Francesco (166km; 2h), Roma Ciampino (293km; 3h), Roma Fiumicino (307km; 3h 10’)
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