Farmstead for sale in Rignano sull'Arno (Florence)

PROPERTY AND LOCATION This beautiful property for sale is a prestigious residence 20 km from the historical centre of Florence. It was an old farm estate built in the 16th century and consists of: - main villa with private chapel - guardian's house - various agricultural outbuildings. It is immersed in 25 ha of land. In the past, the property for sale was also a hunting lodge and only in the 1500s did it become a bed and breakfast for both hunters and travellers. The frescoes still visible in one of the outbuildings were painted during the Second World War by American soldiers. These are not the only historical relics left in the villa for sale: there are also military beds and other objects. But its fame is due to this last historical period because it was inhabited by a famous contemporary artist painter: it became his workshop, atelier and meeting place for connoisseurs and art lovers, and greatly enriched the energy of the place. INTERIOR The Main Villa extends over 3 floors above ground and a basement, with old cellars and kitchens used for hunting lunches. The interiors are sober and elegant with coffered ceilings, a stone staircase communicating ground and first floor (sleeping area). The building for sale also has a beautiful terrace, a loggia and a private chapel. The second property, the guardian's house, has 3 levels and a surface area of 800 sqm. Upstairs there is a flat with 3 bedrooms, while downstairs there are rooms used as former farm offices. The property is in need of renovation. The last ex-agricultural property has an area of approximately 650sqm and is used as storage for agricultural machinery, drying room and 2 ex-rural properties. In the basement there is a further room for wine production. This property is also in need of renovation. EXTERIOR The property for sale is surrounded by 25 ha of land, with also olive grove and vineyard currently not in production. DISTANCES Distance to services: 7km Distance to main airports: 42km from Florence, 103km from Pisa, 146km from Perugia Distances to main towns: 19km from Figline Valdarno, 28km from Fiesole, 58km from Bibbiena UTILITIES Heating: not connected Water: not connected Electricity: not connected POTENTIALITY Of great charm, thanks to its history and great charm that it has preserved over time, it lends itself very well to becoming the perfect second home for large families or a luxury residence also for tourism purposes..