Tuscany, Florence, Rignano sull`Arno, Italy

Stunning villa for sale with swimming pool and olive grove in a panoramic position on the Florentine hills, just 15 km from Florence.
The villa dates back to the 13th century, originally built as a watchtower, hence its unique position.
5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, approx. 7 hectares of land.

Villa il Fico is a stunning Tuscan country villa, in a privileged panoramic position on the Tuscan hills. The villa dates back to the 13th century and was originally built as a watchtower, hence its unique position.
The villa was sympathetically renovated by Mr Gucci and Anna Stoylowitz in 1990 to highlight its original features, resulting in an elegant and welcoming home, true to its heritage.
It comprises approx. 7 hectares of land with olive groves and scenic gardens designed by Pietro Porcinai.
The position is private but not isolated and is ideal for those who want to enjoy a truly memorable holiday. close to Florence and all the main Tuscan attractions (Chianti, Siena, Montepulciano, Val d'Orcia and Pisa), and with easy access to all the main communication routes.

465 sq m approx. comprising main house and adjoining detached studio, gardens, olive groves, salt water swimming pool, outbuildings.

Main house: set over three levels
- ground floor
150m2 terracotta tiled patio with a stone pizza oven leads to the main entrance and into the formal dining room
- large and bright formal dining room with antique fireplace
- large living room with antique fireplace, floor to ceiling windows and glass door leading to the terrace/solarium
- panoramic terrace/solarium (60m2) with uninterrupted views of the Tuscan countryside
- further dining room with glass door leading to the rear garden (via a staircase)
- guest bathroom/pantry with WC and basin
- utility room
- fully fitted kitchen with wood burning stove and door leading to the front patio
the ground floor features an original 13th century Gothic stone archway century, and the staircase leading to the first floor
- first floor
is accessed by the sandstone staircase leading to a large landing
- double bedroom with wooden panelling, with air conditioning
- single bedroom, ensuite (with walk-in shower)
- master bedroom/suite, with air conditioning and ensuite (with jacuzzi) and with walk-in wardrobe
- another double bedroom, with air conditioning
- 3 bathrooms (2 are en-suite with the master bedroom and the single bedroom and one is independent, with bathtub), all finished with pink marble from Portugal and luxury fittings

All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes.
- top floor
which is accessed by a staircase, with built-in wardrobes.

The house has sandstone flooring and original wooden beams, the walls are finished with Venetian plaster in shades of Dagger; pastel.
Every room in the house has breathtaking views of the Tuscan hills
- Separate heating room with new pellet stove and two 300L boilers each and separate laundry/utility room for washing machine and dryer and storage are attached to the main house, and with independent access from the garden.

Dependance
Lovely studio with independent entrance, with elegant all-white furnishings, with a double bed, a living area with fireplace and built-in bookshelves, bathroom, air conditioning and private patio.

Outdoors
Approximately 7 hectares of enclosed land comprising landscaped gardens (designed by Pietro Porcinai), patios, olive groves and fruit trees with breathtaking panoramic views. Swimming pool (8.5m x 14m large, and 1.70m to 3.40m deep‡) managed by a salt water purification system. Large modern sun loungers and glass tables. Three gazebo areas, on three levels following the terraced garden, provide private quiet spots for relaxation or entertainment. Garage with automatic gate. Small greenhouse/conservatory. Agricultural building.

The property is completely fenced and accessed via two automatic cast iron gates.
New roof. New pumps and pool cover. Heating and hot water provided by a pellet stove and a LPG boiler, both recently installed. Hot water is also provided by solar panels, also recently installed. The property has its own well which provides water (of great quality).

Prestigious property, perfect condition and attention to detail.

REF. 2110