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| TOP (481) :Europe (280) : Italy (57)
Magnificant Restored Farm Estate with Winery in Tuscany, Italy (Queen of All Villas)
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| Property Group | Residential | | Property Type | House or Villa | | Built | 1400 | | Waste System | Septic | | Price | Euro 61,200,000
For Sale |
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| Location | Tuscany Region | | Nearest City | Florence |
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Listing Agent
Worldwide Network, NY
United States
Phone: 1-518-392-7062
Fax: 1-877-875-5704 |
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The villa is one of the largest and most elegant residences in the area of the San Casciano Hills, near Florence. Known in the past as the “queen of all villas”, it appeared on record as early as 1427, it was the property of some of the most remarkable patrician families in Tuscany:Macchiavelli, Corsini, Strozzi,Antonori, Capponi and Orlandini,who owned the villa until 1722.
The villa’s prestigious status drew many important figures, among whom Pope Pius VII –
who stopped over on his way to Paris to crown Emperor Napoleon in 1804 – and Paul I, Emperor of Russia.Today the villa is a national monument.
The estate experienced both peaceful and troubled times. Works to construct the modern villa began at the end of the 17th century and were completed in the early 18th century by Lorenzo Merlini, a professional builder who was very popular with the Florentine nobility of the period. The building consists of a central block and two “L-shaped”wings housing apartments, offices, the chapel and the lemon-house; to the south, the wings enclose a beautiful Italian style garden. It is built in the sober and elegant Florentine architectural style.
Landscape and art at the villa
The Villa blends in beautifully with the surrounding fields planted with olive groves, vineyards and cypresses – the symbols of the land of Tuscany. In fact, the grand avenue that leads to the main entrance of the villa is lined with cypresses. The perspective enhances the main facade,elegantly animated by two vertical mouldings outlining the central block and crowned by a gable with the statues of the Four Seasons.The theme of the seasons can be found again also inside the villa in the form of frescoed decorations in the large rooms, depicting the alternation of seasons and the gifts they bear.
Nature and talent in the Italian style garden
Interior and exterior together form the same setting, an “architectural machine”rendered pleasant and spectacular by the same aesthetic sensitivity. In fact, the Villa would appear quite differently without its garden, which is in itself a work of nature and of human art performed according to the rules of the “Italian style garden”, the style whereby natural elements are artificially arranged in geometrical order.
A marvellous architecture of plants and geometrical shapes
Ornamental waterworks, flower beds, hedges, an alternation of views and heights:the Villa’s garden. Respecting the original 18thcentury layout of the garden, the typical plants of that period have been planted and the original irrigation system made out of stone – one of the bestpreserved in Tuscany – has been restored. The garden maintains its charm all year round thanks to the rotation of seasonal plants:old roses, aromatic plants, annuals, perennials.
A liveable jewel of art
The ground floor houses the reception rooms surrounding the very large central hall and its wealth of works of art. A grand staircase leads to the upper floors where the living quarters and bedrooms stand out for their variety and elegance. Careful and accurate restoration works have brought the various rooms in the villa back to their original appearance. Frescoes and decorations on the doors and windows were uncovered and the beauty of their colors and styles has been fully restored. The charm of the villa is further enhanced by its beautiful antique furniture and extraordinary collection of paintings and objects of art, carpets and tapestries. In this layout of rooms and chambers, the guests of the villa can move around in close contact with the art and splendor of the Tuscan patrician homes of the past.
-Located near Florence in the countryside
-12 suites and numerous sitting rooms, two kitchens, library, family
chapel, winetasting rooms, guest apartments
-The Ici property tax is quite low as this is a registered historical
property
-VAT taxes on works done in the villa into the future is 10% instead of
20% as it is a historical property
-The property is owned by a company as its only asset and thus a
passage of shares could be done with quite an amount of savings for
the purchasers
-There are 29 hectares of perfectly planted Chianti Classico DOCG
vineyards which are worth a considerable amount.
-Additional hectares of farmland and gardens
-The new winery area was completed in May of 2006 and gives additional
value to the property and winery
-It is possible to put in an elevator
-Completely restored and partially furnished
-There are three large case coloniche with the property plus limonaia
and many other spaces that could be used for spa or fitness areas
-Large infinity pool
-Perfectly planted Italian gardens
-Abundance of water and the estate has its own wells
-The estate produces prized Chianti classico wines, olive oil, grappa,
honey and other products
-2700 olive trees
-Known in the past as "queen of all Villas" in Tuscany, documents refer
to the Villa already from 1427 and it has passed through the Corsini.
Macchiavelli, Strozzi, Capponi and other noble Tuscan families
-There are no other villas and estates like this in this condition for
sale in Tuscany
This estate is listed by one of our international real estate partners and is considered a confidential listing.
The price is FIRM and it includes a 2% Buyers fee. No additional information will be disclosed without the receipt of verification of the buyers ability to purchase a property in this price range and a signed buyers fee agreement. |
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