4 bedroom Villa for sale in Bagno a Ripoli, Tuscany

Marvelous semi detached villa on several levels with panoramic views over the countryside and towards Florence, located just few minutes from the village of Grassina. Surrounded by two hectares of land kept partly as a garden and partly with olive trees. Access from a scenic tree-lined avenue that leads directly to the private parking. Location The area south of Florence can be considered to all intents and purposes the "door of Chianti", with several villages that maintain their own charm, full of small shops, markets and local delicacies. The countryside that opens up to the view of visitors is covered with orderly rows of vineyards and olive trees and cypresses sprouting here and there, the hills give the ground a sinuous movement that is very pleasing to the eye. The villas and companion houses alternate with the cultivated land like brushstrokes of color on a painter's palette. Description An ancient villa that over the years was divided into three portions physically close to each other, but in fact independent. The semi detached villa for sale enjoys best position and exposure as it is open towards Florence with neighboring portion in the back, behind it. The property has a splendid access staircase that leads into a small terrace closed by windows to make it a winter garden, leading into living area divided into large rooms, living room with the fireplace, dining room and adjoining kitchen , very large as typical kitchens of country houses, a guest bathroom. The staircase leads to first floor where a large living room with access to the terrace, a study and two adjoining double bedrooms that share a bathroom, as well as a gym area with adjoining huge walk-in closet. The attic, easily accessible via a wooden staircase, is divided into two large and comfortable bedrooms and a large bathroom with Jacuzzi. The cellar is in the basement. State and finishes The major renovation was carried out in mid 80s with a taste and a search for materials that could be defined futuristic. All finisheing are still current and do not show the time elapsed at all, making the property a unique object in the panorama of Tuscan country villas. Outdoor spaces A convenient automatic gate opens onto the driveway that goes up to the villa and ends in a space to park cars. Part of land closest to the villa is kept as a park with some tall trees that provide shade and coolness on sunny summer days. A large part of the park has been tiled and covered by a large gazebo for outdoor dinners and lunches with friends and family. Beyond a laurel hedge, for greater privacy, the part of the land kept under olive trees, with a hundred plants that give a fragrant oil. Potential use The perfect country house for a large family who wishes to live at direct contact with nature, in the countryside at short distance from all services and convenient for reaching the city of Florence.

Additional Property Information:
• Rooms: 15
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 3
• External size: 20,000 m²
• Size: 400 m²
• Balcony count: 1
• Energy Rating: G
• Exterior Amenities: Garden
• Floor Count: 3
• Garden: Private
• Heating: Radiator
• Interior Amenities: Attic, Fireplace
• Kitchens: 1
• Reference: 5094
• Status: Good