Ancient Villa with Garden and Pool near Florence

ITALY, TUSCANY, FLORENCE, BAGNO A RIPOLI

Historic villa of great charm with particular attention to the recovery of the original materials and use of custom-made furniture without neglecting the practicality and reliability of new technologies. Large park with large swimming pool from which you can enjoy a fantastic view over all of Florence, as the property is on the Chianti hills.

Location
In the municipality of Bagno a Ripoli, just a 10 minute drive from the center of Florence and its historical monuments. Its position can also be defined as strategic – in just 15 minutes you can reach Florence airport, and a short distance away there are famous Florentine wineries, as well as the pleasant paths that wind through the surrounding countryside. Convenient for reaching the main services in a few minutes even on foot.

Description
The villa of 380 sqm has two levels. From the main entrance you enter what was once the old stable, now converted into a large living room with an old billiard table and a fireplace from the time. An entrance hall leads to the second living area consisting of three large rooms characterised by big windows overlooking the garden; on the same floor there is also a guest bathroom, a large kitchen diner with a pantry and a double bedroom.

An internal staircase leads to the first floor where there is a comfortable sleeping area consisting of five bedrooms of different sizes, all with private bathrooms.
Completing the property there is also a 20 sqm “lemon house” that can be converted into staff/guest accommodation, a spa area or a summer kitchen.

Condition and finishes
The villa is in excellent condition, recently renovated in all its parts and is ready to be lived in. High quality materials have been used – the floors are in old terracotta while the ceilings have with the old beams. The kitchen is furnished with taste in order to favor practicality and elegance underlined by the choice of elegant and refined tiles.

The sleeping area has terracotta floors and custom-made solid wood furniture.

Outdoor spaces
The outdoor spaces are represented by an exclusive courtyard and the garden of about 1600 square meters which is accessed through an automatic and private gate that leads to the villa.
The large garden is well maintained is easily manageable. There are fruit trees and ancient olive trees. Large flat spaces allow furniture that can accommodate friends for entertaining evenings.

Potential use
The property can become the main home for a large family that wants to be comfortable to reach Florence without sacrificing privacy and the wonderful Tuscan countryside, or can be rented.