A short distance from the historic centre of Florence, on the hills of Ponte a Mensola, this historic villa dating back to 1850 offers interiors of great character and retains numerous original architectural features. The property measures approximately 482 sqm overall, distributed over five levels, and comprises 19 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. The ground floor opens onto a spacious entrance hall and comprises an elegant sitting room with wooden boiserie and fireplace, a service kitchen, a breakfast area with period fireplace, a dining room and a distinctive sitting room created within the villa's ancient chapel. The basement houses a large professional kitchen, a spacious room suitable for receptions, a ventilated wine cellar with tasting area for approximately 3,000 bottles, as well as a bedroom, a bathroom and a garage of approximately 70 sqm for three cars. The service rooms and laundry are located on the mezzanine floor, while an internal lift connects the main levels of the house. The first floor houses the master suite, with private study, dressing room and double marble bathroom. The top level, reached via a characteristic stone spiral staircase, comprises a sitting room, two bedrooms and the related bathrooms. The interiors retain the charm of the historic residence, with materials and details that highlight its origins and stately character.
EXTERIORS
The villa features a private garden of approximately 300 sqm, directly accessible from the ground-floor rooms and enclosed by pietra serena stone balustrades and decorative columns. The garden includes a monumental well, a pergola, a barbecue area with oven and a sunbathing area. A separate olive grove of approximately 630 sqm completes the property and allows for a domestic production of approximately 20 kg of extra virgin olive oil per year. The residence also enjoys dual access to the monumental condominium park, an Italian-style garden with mature trees, pietra serena stone pathways and fine period architectural features. The park offers a swimming pool with sun terrace, a fitness area and parking spaces, with spaces for exclusive use and areas reserved for guests. The location, just a few minutes from the historic centre of Florence, together with the combination of historic architecture, private spaces and shared amenities, makes this property particularly suitable as a private representative residence, with the possibility of hosting guests and organising receptions.
CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS
Closest services (2km; 5'), Firenze (9Km; 20'), San Casciano in Val di Pesa (20km; 20'), Greve in Chianti (30km; 35'), Colle di Val d'Elsa (55km; 45'), San Gimignano (60km; 1h), Monteriggioni (60km; 50'), Siena (75km; 1h 5'), Lucca (90km; 1h 5'), Pisa (95km; 1h 15'), Volterra (80km; 1h 20'), Montepulciano (105km; 1h 20'), Pienza (110km; 1h 30')
CLOSEST AIRPORTS
Firenze A. Vespucci (10km; 20'), Pisa G. Galilei (90km; 1h 10'), Bologna G. Marconi (110km; 1h 20'), Perugia San Francesco (155km; 1h 45'), Roma Ciampino (280km; 2h 45'), Milano Linate (310km; 3h 10'), Roma Fiumicino (300km; 2h 50'), Milano Malpensa (360km; 3h 40')
