Authentic 8 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside view in Chianti Classico, Florence, Tuscany

4,500,000 EUR 3,870,000 GBP 4,860,000 USD

Reference: 215217

Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 7
Reception room(s)::2
Floor Size: 570 m2
Plot Size: 1 hectares / 2.47 acres

Features

Terrace
Roof Terrace
Fruit Trees
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Private
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
Good Condition

Details

Charming and elegant 8 bedroom villa with a vast total living area of 570m2, ideally situated in a prestigious area of Florence.

With its origins dating back to the 1700s, this outstanding property is ideally situated within close proximity of central Florence. With formal gardens, swimming pool, privacy, panoramic roof terrace, garaging, parkland and guest accommodation.

This immaculate restored home is situated within a gated compound, enjoying absolute privacy and with a sweeping garden and grandiose facade.

The main house is entered from the beautifully maintained formal gardens leading into a double-height central reception room with floor to ceiling windows and French doors flooding the space with natural light and giving access to the gardens during the summer months. This central room is zoned providing a seating area with fireplace, study area and dining area from which there is access to the fully equipped, traditional style kitchen. To the rear of the kitchen is a service entrance and pantry. To this south wing there are also 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. Both bedrooms have direct access to the garden, so could be used as an independent guest or staff apartment.

Upstairs there is an extensive mezzanine with glass balconies and banisters ensuring a wonderful continuous feeling of space. From the mezzanine there is access to the rear gardens and parkland. Library area and in the north wing a master bedroom suite with lovely views overlooking both the formal gardens to the front of the property and the parkland to the rear, with dressing room and bathroom. To the south area of the mezzanine there is a corridor with a further 2 double bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms.
On the lower ground floor there is a laundry room, storage rooms and staff apartment. In total the lower ground floor covers 120m2.

The property is fitted with high quality parquet flooring throughout and equipped with full air conditioning, mosquito nets on all windows and a sophisticated alarm system.

To the north of the limonaia there is a charming 2 storey guest apartment with a cosy sitting area, kitchenette and bathroom on the ground floor and a double bedroom on the first floor.
Leading off the driveway and parking area is the original stables converted into a large fully insulated and glazed garage of 165m2 with tiled flooring, shower room and large feature doors. The current owners use this open plan space as an office and could be converted to a separate apartment thanks to plumbing and electricity already being in place and plenty of natural light.

The gardens include sunbathing areas around the bespoke designed infinity swimming pool, orchards and olive groves, formal gardens and to the rear are paths meandering through the mature parkland with impressive trees and picturesque lake. The roof terrace is certainly a focal point for outdoor living, dining and entertaining during the summer months covering 280m2 and boasting views over olive groves with Florence's Duomo in the distance.

The property is located in a quiet residential area to the south of Florence in the direction of Pontassieve. The centre of the city can be reached in just 15 minutes by car. Florence airport is 30 minutes, Pisa airport 1 hour and the motorway is under 10 minutes from the house allowing easy access to other areas of Italy.

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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.

IMPORTANT - Disclaimer : All information provided is believed to be current and provided free of charge. No liability can be accepted for the reliability of the information and statements made as this is obtained from 3rd parties. We always recommend you take legal advice from a fully qualified Lawyer or Notary before buying a property overseas.