Description

Historic Villa with Two Swimming Pools and a Detached Cottage in the Hills of Montelupo Fiorentino, Florence – Tuscany REF. FIR315 Set amongst the hills just 30 km from Florence and 2 km from the centre of Montelupo Fiorentino — a town renowned worldwide for its thousand-year-old tradition of ceramics — this extraordinary property boasts a history that few homes in the world can match: its origins date back to the year 1000 AD. A thousand years of life, of seasons, of hands that have tended these stones. A careful and respectful renovation has successfully restored all this to a liveable state, without sacrificing any of its original character: historic Tuscan features and contemporary comforts coexist here with the natural ease of a place that has never had anything to prove. The complex covers a total area of approximately 743 square metres and comprises three distinct buildings: the main villa, organised into two independent apartments of approximately 250 square metres each — which can easily be reunited into a single large residence — and a 100-square-metre annexe converted from a restored former barn. In total, there are 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, a variety of living rooms with fireplaces, fully equipped kitchens, panoramic terraces and outdoor dining areas. A property that can be enjoyed as a prestigious private residence, or managed as a high-end accommodation facility — a role it already fulfils successfully in the short-let market, ensuring a proven return on investment. The annexe: The tastefully restored former barn retains the original features that make this space authentic and unique. A living area, two double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a warm, cosy atmosphere make it a completely self-contained retreat — ideal for guests, family, or as a separate income-generating unit. A mezzanine with a fireplace adds a third level of intimacy, suspended above the hustle and bustle of daily life. The 2,450 m² Mediterranean garden — the same plot of land as recorded in the land registry — surrounds the entire property with care and discretion: shaded corners, glimpses of the rolling countryside, and a productive olive grove of 40 trees yielding high-quality extra virgin olive oil. The two panoramic swimming pools — with saltwater treatment — and the outdoor dining area complete an outdoor space designed as much for private living as for high-end hospitality. Covered and uncovered parking conveniently serves both units. Layout: Main villa: Apartment 1, ground floor (~250 m²): entrance hall, 2 living rooms with fireplaces, kitchen-diner, guest bathroom, laundry room, master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom, twin bedroom, single bedroom/study, bathroom Apartment 2, first floor (~250 m²): double living room with fireplace, kitchen with access to a panoramic terrace, utility room, guest bathroom, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 bedrooms, bathroom Annexe (~100 m²): open-plan living area with fireplace, 2 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, mezzanine with fireplace, outdoor veranda