12 bedrooms villa, 1100 m²

Rignano sull'Arno, Florence (province)

Rignano Sull'Arno in a hilly position, in the heart of the Florentine Hills in the Tuscan countryside, 18 km from Florence and a few minutes from the town of Cellai with all services, for sale splendid Villa/Castle full of history, dating back to before 1200, the first document we have is a parchment of 1217, built in a dominant position to look out and guard the surrounding territories, and was a wedding gift between the Florentine aristocratic families Altoviti and Medici in 1600, at 400 meters above sea level, surrounded by greenery with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the Upper Valdarno valley.
The property is currently divided into 5 units totaling over 1,000 square meters, with a spacious layout featuring 20 rooms and 4.6 hectares of land.
On the ground floor, approximately 285 square meters, there is an apartment with a beautiful living area, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. There is also another approximately 200 square meters to renovate, and a beautiful loggia embellished with stone columns and capitals, perfect for summer dining. On the first floor, there is a 75 square meter apartment in excellent condition and another approximately 215 square meter property requiring renovation, including the chapel. The first floor features walls and ceilings decorated with tempera from 1850 and a 16th-century frescoed chapel. The main living room is floored with handmade terracotta tiles. On the second floor, there is a renovated 95 square meter apartment and another approximately 200 square meter apartment requiring renovation, including the vinsanto room. The floor plan is in traditional Tuscan style with terracotta floors, stone windows and doorframes, and exposed beamed ceilings. Some rooms have chestnut coffered ceilings, equipped with ovens, and are intended for the servants. The property also includes beautiful cellars with independent entrances and vaulted ceilings, as well as storage areas and utility rooms. The property is equipped with independent heating and requires renovation, offering the opportunity to customize the rooms according to your tastes and needs.
The land is divided into a beautiful 5,000 sq m garden with excellent sun exposure and a stunning view of the surrounding countryside. The northern section features a lovely loggia offering privacy and tranquility. The remaining land, approximately 4 hectares, includes woodland, arable land, and terraced "Chioppi" vineyards, which produced their own wine until the 1960s. The land is currently uncultivated.
The property is not isolated; behind the villa are two nearby country cottages that give the feeling of an ancient village.
Suitable for residential use or even for tourist accommodation and co-housing.
Euro 1,100,000 VILL224