Bagno a Ripoli, Tuscany 50012

In the very first hill of Florence, near Bagno a Ripoli, a historic residence of the seventeenth century of about 1150 square meters, wisely distributed on two floors, with a private park of 3000 square meters and swimming pool. The lemon house serving the historic villa completes the noble property. Enchanting location just a few kilometers from Florence.Description Walking along a road between olive trees and the Florentine countryside you reach the villa of about 1150 square meters, two independent driveway entrances underline the tenor of the luxurious and historic property.From the moment you enter the exclusive garden you can appreciate the regular architecture that characterizes the villa On the ground floor there is a succession of large living rooms, the study and the kitchen overlooking the outside and the large panoramic terrace of about 60 square meters. In total there are ten bedrooms, large and bright, eight are the bathrooms, some in service, others in suites.The villa, for the needs of the current owner family, has been designed to accommodate four families for this reason, the ground floor is characterized by large French windows and independent accesses to well disengage and give privacy to all rooms.A characteristic internal courtyard not visible from the outside of the villa gives additional light even to the innermost rooms.The basement of about 180 sqm. It houses the cellars but lends itself to being transformed into an apartment and wellness center A short distance from the villa we find the lemon house with a retro taste, charming and all on a floor of about 20 square meters Outer spaceThe private land of 3000 sq.m. Circa is totally fenced and planted with fruit trees and flowers that, especially in spring, offer plays of color and scent. The terrace in correspondence with the living area is about 60 square meters panoramic and well exposed to the sun. The swimming pool is positioned in such a way as not to have any introspection and it is possible to spend moments of absolute relaxation and privacy. An outdoor kitchen has been designed to serve the garden as well as the changing room and the solarium.Condition and finishes The historic villa has references to the 70s as far as the finishes of the bathroom are concerned, it needs some simple modernization work and, simply eliminating some plasterboard walls, it lends itself to be lived again as a unique stately residence. The rooms are well lit and characterized by the rustic Tuscan style but with fine finishes, including the wonderful exposed wooden beams, the splendid terracotta floors, as well as the characteristic stone fireplaces.Potential uses The villa is perfect to be lived in by a family who does not want to give up either the peace of the countryside or the practicality of living very close to Florence. It is possible to maintain the current internal layout in four apartments but also, with simple steps, create a single large residence and lordships.LocationBagno a Ripoli lies on one of the very first hills of Florence and is one of the most comfortable and sought-after residential areas in the immediate vicinity of the center with all the necessary services that make this place perfect for family living. The historic center of Florence is just a few kilometers away and can be easily reached by car or public transport. Siena can be reached in less than an hour and the proximity to Chianti allows the discovery of new tastes.