Pontassieve, Tuscany 50065

Majestic historic villa from the 16th century for sale on the first hills of Florence, immersed in the Tuscan countryside and surrounded by a large centuries-old park. The property, approximately 2,230 square meters, has been completely renovated and recently converted into an agri-resort with a restaurant. It features 25 guest rooms, as well as three staff rooms, a 2,000 square meter Italian garden, a 3.5-hectare olive grove, a large panoramic swimming pool, and a 400 square meter spa currently under construction. THE CONTEXT The villa is located in the rolling hills surrounding Florence, in a secluded setting characterized by the typical Tuscan countryside. Its location allows guests to live immersed in greenery, among olive groves, cypress trees, and centuries-old trees, while maintaining a close connection to Florence and its historical and cultural heritage. The property's size and variety of spaces also make it particularly suitable for hospitality and private events. THE VILLA The property extends over six floors, served by an elevator. The large panoramic terrace leads to the main entrance and reception area. The historic rooms have been restored through a careful renovation that respects the building's original features, preserving frescoes, period furniture, and numerous traditional Tuscan features, while adapting the spaces to the needs of the current hospitality business. THE INTERIORS The property offers 22 guest rooms, divided into 5 different categories, all with en suite bathrooms and views of the villa's gardens or the surrounding countryside. The interiors maintain a classic Tuscan feel, with terracotta floors, wooden window frames, and coffered or exposed-beam ceilings. On the ground floor is the large restaurant, which can seat up to 60 people. The basement features an entertainment area and the former cellars, where the new wellness area is currently being completed. The villa has two large historic halls, capable of accommodating up to 80 and 100 people respectively, ideal for meetings, exhibitions, ceremonies and cultural events. In the immediate vicinity of the villa there is also an ancient consecrated chapel, not owned but available for the organization of private ceremonies. Inside the garden are two ancient lemon groves, one of which has been transformed into an 80 m2 annex, ideal for meetings, exhibitions, and events. THE EXTERIORS The villa is surrounded by an elegant Italian garden of approximately 2,000 square meters, accessed by a grand driveway and nestled in a centuries-old park with cypress and beech trees. The property also includes a 3.5-hectare olive grove. Among the property's most distinctive features is a unique panoramic terrace built on an ancient Lebanese Cedar tree, with a seven-sided wooden structure and capable of hosting up to 14 people, creating a cozy and evocative space immersed in greenery. The large outdoor swimming pool enjoys a panoramic position and is complemented by a spacious solarium and chromotherapy lighting. The outdoor spaces are completed by two large terraces, one sunny and one shaded at the back of the villa, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining, as well as a large parking area. WELLNESS A 400m2 spa is currently being built in the villa's charming cellars, featuring a hydromassage pool, relaxation area, Finnish sauna, hammam, steam bath, sensory path, and peeling area. The presence of the spa, restaurant, and large spaces dedicated to meetings, ceremonies, and events gives the property a unique vocation for hospitality and makes it suitable for a variety of projects in the high-end hospitality sector. REF. 7569 Read full description