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20 bedrooms castle, 3579 m² Fiesole, Florence (province) Chianti
Main Features
Description
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.
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
- 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
- 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
Map
Contact Agent
Piazza della Repubblica 3, Firenze, Firenze
+39 055 2477048 / +39 055 2347386
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