Immaculate 5 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside view in Florence, Tuscany

3,900,000 EUR 3,354,000 GBP 4,212,000 USD

Reference: 216185

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 6
Reception room(s)::2
Floor Size: 750 m2
Plot Size: 11 hectares / 27.18 acres

Features

Fruit Trees
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Parking
Garage
Turn Key Good Condition

Details

Stunning and unique 5 bedroom Tuscan country villa, with a vast total living area of 750m2,set within 11 hectares of land, ideally located just 18km from Florence's city centre, situated on a hilltop offering views over Florence and the surrounding countryside.

Surrounded by its land, of which a large part comprises a beautiful olive grove and 2 hectares are well tended and a completely fenced garden. The property features a main villa (650m2) and a separate guest cottage (100m2).

The main villa, which has been designed by an internationally acclaimed architect known for his innovative use of space and contemporary design style, is spread over 3 floors with a grandiose drawing room, 2 smaller sitting rooms and a large dining room with impressive brick vaulted ceilings. There is also a large kitchen, small living room, a secondary kitchen and laundry on the ground floor. On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms with 5 bathrooms and on the top floor is a 5th bedroom/study with bathroom. For outdoor dining during the summer months there is a loggia enjoying wonderful views over the countryside.

Guest house with further accommodation providing a bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and living room.

There is also a large wine cellar and a garage.

The well maintained gardens wrap around the house with a swimming pool. Beyond the garden are extensive olive groves covering approximately 11 hectares.

The property is located approximately 18km from central Florence on the Scandicci side of the city, allowing for easy access to both Florence and Pisa airports.

- Florence 18 km
- Siena 50 km
- Lucca 80 km
- Pisa 80 km
- Bologna 80 km

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Italy Property Buying Guide

1. Making the Offer to Purchase (Offerta)

Once you have found the property you wish to purchase you will start the process by making a formal offer to the vendor, the estate agent will act on your behalf and put forward the offer, a deposit will be made available, generally around (10,000 - 20,000 EUR). Once the vendor has accepted the offer it will be formalised in writing to the vendor in both English and Italian. If this is accepted the deposit (Caparra Confirmatoria) will be paid to the vendor. This will form a legally binding contract. Neither party may withdraw at this point, the sale can be forced by either party or a claim for damages can be made. If the purchaser withdraws their deposit will be lost, if the vendor withdraws the purchaser can claim twice the deposit in compensation.

2. Signing the Preliminary Contract (Compromesso or Contratto preliminare)

The next step will take place between 1 and 3 months after the offer has been accepted, this is a formal agreement between the vendor and purchaser to sell and buy the property, this agreement is the Preliminary Contract and will contain the conditions and terms of the sale. It is important at this stage that you have a full understanding of all the details contained in the contract. We would strongly recommend that you appoint a Notary who is fluent in English. This document will include the purchase price, a detailed description of the property including completion date and will cover any obligations placed upon the buyer and the vendor. All information relating to the property including any planning permissions for the property and the cadastral details (a public record, survey, or map of the value, extent, and ownership of land as a basis of taxation). Once the Preliminary Contract (Contratto preliminare) has been signed a further deposit (Caparra Confirmatoria) will be paid, this will generally be 10% - 20% of the purchase price. There will also be an estate agents Commission Fee (Provvigione) which will need to be paid at this point.

3. Signing the Final Deed of Sale (Rogito or Atto Notarile)

The purchaser must have a bank account in order to make the purchase on completion. The signing of the final deed of sale which will authorise the transfer of the property must be overseen by a Notary (Notaio). The buyer will select and hire the Notary, but they are members of an independent body of public/professionals who will draft the purchase deed, they will oversee the passing of the title legally from the vendor to the purchaser. The Notary will also verify the legality of the documentation and registration with the Conservatoria dei Registri Immobiliari and the Local Land Register.

4. Formalities to be observed after Completion

Foreign buyers should obtain a certified copy of the Purchase Deed (Rogito), which the Notary will have lodged with the authorities. Generally this will be available to collect around 2 – 3 weeks after completion. The Notary will also give you a form to complete for the the local authority (Questura) who will have been given formal notice of the purchase. Your Notary will help you to complete this form. You will need to contact the utilities companies to set up new contracts (power, water, telephone, gas etc.). If the property is a flat, the condominium manager (Amministratore del condominio) should be informed of change of ownership of the property.

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