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Property 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.^,