Chianti 13th-century former convent with Italian-style garden, turret, pool and land for sale south of Florence, in Tavernelle Val di Pesa. In the heart of Chianti, just twenty minutes south of Florence and a short drive from Siena, San Gimignano and the most famous wineries of the region, Villa il Convento is set in a remarkable dominant position on the top of a hill with a breathtaking infinity panorama over the Chianti Classic vineyards and olive groves. An elegant cypress tree-lined avenue takes to the front garden. The main entrance opens into a stunning traditional 13th-century courtyard featuring brick walls, a staircase off the first floor, and an original built-in wooden oven still used today to bake bread and pizza. Built as a convent in 1237 and transformed into a charming, noble country residence over the centuries, it has been faithfully restored to form two apartments that, together with its separate two-bedroom cottage, the romantic views from the garden and the pool, create a unique dwelling full of charm and enchanting atmosphere. The interiors reflect its centuries-old history and retain a sense of the past, boasting exposed wooden beams ceilings, antique terracotta floors, fireplaces, and a turret with marvelous views. The park is fully fenced and features two gates, mature trees, an ancient well, fountains and a separate two-story barn used as a deposit with excellent conversion potential. The 7.4 acres of private land include an olive grove. Villa il Convento is an exceptional property, perfect as a private residence to live in Chiantishire all year round and excellent to host travelers for their vacation in Tuscany. PROPERTY Ref: FIR2466 Location: Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, Province: Florence, Region: Tuscany Type: 672 sqm/7233 sq ft 13th-century former convent with turret, a guest cottage, a warehouse barn, fully fenced Italian-style garden, a swimming pool and an olive groveYear of construction: 1237Year of restoration: 1990Conditions: goodAnnexes: 60 sq m/646 sq ft cottage consisting of an open plan living space with kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and closet; 227 sq m/2443 sq ft two-story barn for warehouse useGarden: 7.000 sq m/1.73 acres of a fully fenced park with irrigation systemLand: 3 hectares/7,4 acres including 2 ha of olive groveSwimming pool: 12x6 m featuring Roman-style step, chlorineTerrace/Balcony: 150 sq m/ 1614sq ftLayout:
Ground Floor: court, living room, two kitchens, sitting room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, cellar
Mezzanine Floor: 1 bedroom with en suite and closet
First Floor: living room and access to the turret, kitchen, reading room, 1 master bedroom with en suite and closet, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, wardrobe
Second Floor/Top of the turret: 1 bedroomDistance from services: 5 kmDistance from the main airports: Florence 40 km, Pisa 78 kmUtilities:
Fixed telephone network: available
Internet/Wi-Fi: available
Heating: LPG + fireplaces
Water: mains city supply + spring + well
Electricity: active Property in the name of a private person
The location, for privacy, is approximateEnergy Efficiency Rating: G