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20 bedrooms castle, 3579 m²
Fiesole, Florence (province)
Chianti

Castle in Fiesole
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Main Features

Description

The magnificent Castle of Vincigliata

Enrounded above the Renaissance city of Florence, not far from Fiesole, stands the majestic and romantic Castle of Vincigliata, in fortified style. Its strategic position - just 5 km from the center of Florence and even closer to the hilly town of Fiesole - makes it easily accessible, even from the airport and the main roads. Today Vincigliata is a place of great historical and cultural value, deserves to be brought back to the ancient splendor. From its panoramic position, it offers a breathtaking view of Florence and the surrounding countryside.

Built in 1031, it initially belonged to the Visdomini, then to the Buonoaccorsi and the Albizi (which became Alessanders), who kept it for three centuries. After a long period of abandonment, in 1855 it was purchased by Sir John Temple Leader, an English nobleman passionate of medieval architecture, who restored it in neo-gothic style with the architect Giuseppe Fancelli. The intervention was innovative, combining historical rigor and creativity, with the use of local materials and the involvement of Florentine craftsmen. Temple Leader turned the area into an estate of over 280 hectares with romantic and cypress gardens, making it a shelter for illustrious personalities, such as the Queen Victoria. After its death in 1903, the works of art in the property were separated by its great-grandson.

The sale of the castle includes several buildings: the main farmhouse (about 965 m2), two farmhouses (500 m2 and 375 m2) , a foundry (240 m2) , convertible into a dwelling, and two towers (65 m2 on 4 floors and the other of 20 m2).
The internal courtyard of the main masonry resembles that of the Bargello, adorned with coats of arms, fountains and Marcheco. On the ground floor, reception rooms with marble and stone floors, gothic vaulted ceilings and fireplaces. On the first floor, also accessible by lift, there are bedrooms and a panoramic terrace. The second floor, once intended for service, can be converted into other rooms. The tower boasts remarkable frescoes.

The panoramic garden of about 3,000 m2 is framed by towers and walls, with a terracotta terrace, a beautiful fountain and a wisteria that surrounds the façade. The property is sold with 21 hectares between vineyards, olive groves and forests.

The Castle of Vincigliata is a rare opportunity for a new visionary project, respecting its fascinating historical heritage.
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Details

Property Type
Castle
Condition
Completely restored/Habitable
Living area
3579 m²
Bedrooms
20
Bathrooms
22
Land
14 ha
Garden
3,000 m²
Energy Efficiency Rating
G
Reference
LC-494

Distance from:

Airports

9.0 km - Firenze FLR - Amerigo Vespucci

74.0 km - Pisa PSA - Galileo Galilei

82.0 km - Bologna BLQ - Guglielmo Marconi

107.0 km - Rimini RMI - Miramare

Public transport

720 m - Bus stop

2.8 km - Train Station - Firenze Rovezzano

Highway exit
6.3 km
Hospital
2.5 km - Ospedale Camerata
Coast
83.3 km
Ski resort
34.9 km

What’s around this property

Shops

1.3 km - Health food shop - La Bottega di Settignano

1.4 km - Convenience shop - La Bottega del Menosla

1.4 km - Bakery - Forno Artigianle

2.2 km - Confectionery shop - Bar Pasticceria Alcedo

Eating out

860 m - Restaurant - Fattoria di Maiano

1.2 km - Cafe - Bar Vida

1.3 km - Bar - ARCI Casa del Popolo di Settignano

2.2 km - Ice cream shop - Gelateria Mordilatte

Sports activities

1.9 km - Sport centre - Centro Sportivo Ferruccio Valcareggi - Unione Sportiva Settignanese

2.0 km - Gym - Nuova palestra

5.7 km - Golf club - Golf Club Centanni

6.4 km - Horse riding - Centro ippico "I Noccioli"

Schools

870 m - University - Villa I Tatti

1.1 km - School

1.9 km - Higher education institution - Villa La Torraccia

Pharmacy
1.3 km - Pharmacy - Farmacia di Settignano
Veterinary
2.2 km - Veterinary - Veterinario

Information about Fiesole

Elevation
295 m a.s.l.
Total area
42.19 km²
Landform
Inland hill
Population
13845

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San Niccolò Luxury Real Estate

San Niccolò Luxury Real Estate

Piazza della Repubblica 3, Firenze, Firenze

+39 055 2477048 / +39 055 2347386

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