Description
In Bagno a Ripoli, a typical Tuscan villa on two floors of 330 square metres with 5000 mq of land with olive groves and a private garden with a panoramic swimming pool and open views over the surrounding hills. Surrounded by greenery and quietness, this villa, perfectly restored, is a typical example of a cosy and romantic Tuscan home.
Location
Bagno a Ripoli is one of the most sought-after residential areas in the immediate vicinity of the centre of Florence, well-developed infrastructures, proximity to the city and all necessary services make this an excellent place to live with your family. The farmhouse is located on one of the very first hills of Florence, only 10 kilometres from the historical centre of Florence, easily reachable by public transport or by car. Siena can be reached in less than an hour and the proximity to the Chianti area makes it possible to take small gastronomic trips every weekend, discovering something new and interesting.
Description
Leaving the main road you take a secondary road with little traffic and arrive at the 330 sqm villa with its own private entrance. The atmosphere is very welcoming, we are immersed in the sweet Tuscan countryside surrounded by green hills planted with olive trees and vines. Going down a few steps you arrive in the large outdoor courtyard overlooking the villa and the large porch access to the living area. The ground floor can be accessed through two separate and independent entrances, one side entrance from the garden and one front entrance towards the swimming pool characterised by a large window that gives light to the dining room and living room. On the ground floor you can appreciate the living room with a large old stone fireplace, the dining room and the kitchen equipped to accommodate a large family and finally quests’ bathroom. Two large rooms used as a technical room and laundry room and complete the entrance floor. Going up an internal staircase we reach the first floor where we are greeted by a voluminous loft equipped as a study and library with a bathroom, a large double bedroom with private bathroom and dressing room as well as two single bedrooms with their own bathroom.
It is possible to purchase the riding school 30x60 built on a plot of land of 10000sqm for tourist and sports use and agricultural land of 4000 sqm a short distance from the house as well as a farmhouse of 600sqm divided into three luxury flats built behind the property with private entrance and garden.
Outdoor spaces
The villa is set in its own private land of 5000 sqm partly flat, around the property, and partly cultivated with olive trees - 120 olive trees that produce the classic Tuscan oil with a strong and spicy taste. Large spaces are dedicated to relax where you can cook outside thanks to the large grill and oven perfect for pizza and bread. Not far from the property there is a large swimming pool with an open view of the surrounding perfectly cultivated hills. Fruit trees and colourful flowers make up the well-kept garden where you can relax under the large loggia facing the living room or in the large internal courtyard equipped with tables and comfortable sofas.
State and finishes
The villa is in perfect condition both internally and externally. The old barn was completely restored by the owner in 2003. The systems are up to standard and the villa is completely insulated for energy saving. Antique terracotta has been laid on the ground floor, while parquet has been chosen for the first floor. The large mezzanine is made of antique wooden beams and iron doors, the effect is wonderful. The internal staircase is in Serena stone while the doors are in walnut.
Potential use
The villa is perfect as a main residence able to accommodate a family that wants to easily reach the city of Florence without giving up the lifestyle of the countryside. Convenient to reach all the services and Tuscan food and wine itineraries it is also suitable as a second home immersed in nature.
