Elegant 13th-century villa near Florence

Description

This elegant villa dating back to the 13th century, originally built as a watchtower, has been meticulously restored and enjoys a privileged position on top of a hill with breathtaking views over the Tuscan hills.
It is set in an estate of about 7 hectares of land with olive groves and panoramic gardens designed by the great Pietro Porcinai.
It is a comfortable house, on the outskirts of Florence, on three floors with an area of about 500 square metres and an adjoining independent studio elegantly furnished all in white, with a double bed, a living area with fireplace and built-in shelves, bathroom, air conditioning and private patio.
The villa has 4 spacious, light-filled double bedrooms on the first floor, all with private bathrooms and air conditioning, where there is also a beautiful study/reading room.
Each room is individually styled with custom-made furniture of local craftsmanship and large comfortable beds.
One of the bathrooms has a walk-in shower, the others have a bath with shower. They are all beautifully finished with Portuguese marble countertops and floors and luxury fittings.
On the ground floor there is a fully-equipped kitchen with wood-burning stove and direct access to a large paved patio (perfect for breakfast), a large and bright formal dining room with antique fireplace, a further smaller dining room with glass door and direct access to the garden, a double living room/sitting room with further fireplace and full-height glass doors leading to the beautiful terrace, fully furnished for al fresco dining and perfect for wonderful aperitifs in front of the sunset.
The terrace enjoys incredible views over the Tuscan hills.
A further bathroom/utility room and a storage room complete the ground floor.
Each room in the villa is individually decorated to the highest standards and enjoys breathtaking uninterrupted views of the Tuscan countryside.
Antique fireplaces, sandstone floors and pastel shades of Venetian plaster recall the exclusivity of this place.
The outdoor area is as beautiful as the interior.
The villa is surrounded by large, totally private landscaped gardens with olive groves, lemon trees, Mediterranean flowers and shrubs and an elegant saltwater pool
The sunbathing area around the pool is furnished with comfortable and elegant sun loungers and parasols, while shaded shelters and relaxation areas are scattered throughout the garden.