Historic Country Estate for Sale in Scandicci

Historic estate for sale in Scandicci, Florence. 3,500 sqm complex featuring a master villa, guest apartments, deconsecrated church, wine cellar, Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG vineyards, and private natural spring. General Description: Set on the panoramic hills of Scandicci, just minutes from the historic center of Florence, stands this majestic and fully restored historic country estate. The real estate complex offers an overall covered surface of approximately 3,500 sqm, comprising a stately master villa, a remarkable deconsecrated historic church, and several period apartments restored to high architectural standards. The property is encircled by an expansive agricultural domain featuring flourishing Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG vineyards, olive groves in production, and an invaluable private natural water spring. This estate represents the pinnacle of aristocratic Tuscan heritage, seamlessly joining the romance of Renaissance architecture with a fully structured viticultural and luxury hospitality potential. Interior Description: The interiors, arranged across 54 expansive rooms, showcase a meticulous conservative restoration that has preserved and highlighted every historical feature. The grand reception halls of the master villa feature coffered timber ceilings, cross vaults, original handmade terracotta floorings, and imposing pietra serena stone fireplaces. The deconsecrated church provides a rare monumental setting suitable for high-profile cultural gatherings, private banquets, or art collections. The self-contained period apartments positioned across the historic compound offer sophisticated guest accommodations, each appointed with independent living spaces, fitted kitchens, and refined private suites. The lower levels feature a professional wine cellar completely equipped for winemaking, barrel aging, and private guided wine tastings. Exterior Description: The estate is nestled within an untouched agricultural landscape offering panoramic vistas over the Arno valley and the rolling Chianti hillsides. The buildings are linked by pietra serena paved courtyards, landscaped Italian formal gardens lined with boxwood hedges, open-air sun terraces, and shaded pergolas suited for al fresco entertaining. The accompanying agricultural lands encompass high-density hillside vineyards registered with the Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG denomination alongside historic olive groves producing Tuscan extra virgin olive oil. A dedicated natural spring located within the private acreage provides a vital water supply for the regular upkeep of the grounds and agricultural irrigation. Main Features: Total covered surface: approx. 3,500 sqm Total rooms: 54 Buildings: Stately master villa, monumental deconsecrated church, and historic hamlet with independent apartments Property condition: Fully restored with preserved original period architectural details Wine infrastructure: Equipped cellar for fermentation, barrel aging, and wine tasting room Agricultural grounds: Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG vineyards and historic olive groves Water resources: Private internal natural spring source Outdoor spaces: Stone-paved courtyards, Italian formal gardens, country pathways, and viewing terraces Parking: Extensive private parking capacity for guests, visitors, and farm vehicles Location: Panoramic, quiet hillside setting minutes from downtown Florence Energy class: In preparation Utility Details: The estate is connected to all necessary public utility networks to ensure seamless residential and agricultural performance. Water supply is substantially reinforced by the private internal natural hill spring, providing significant operational self-sufficiency for agricultural management and garden maintenance. Plumbing, electrical, and heating networks throughout the residential apartments and grand halls were fully upgraded during the historical renovation to comply with safety codes and energy standards, providing independent consumption zoning across the individual accommodations and the winery. Uses and Potential: Given its monumental footprint and agricultural assets, the estate presents an outstanding real estate and commercial proposition on the international market. The complex serves as a private country residence of high representation or as a commercial wine estate producing Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG wines. The inclusion of the deconsecrated church and the guest residences provides the ideal layout for a luxury boutique resort, corporate event retreat, destination wedding venue, or international culinary school situated in close proximity to the cultural attractions of Florence. Local Real Estate Market: The residential real estate market in the municipality of Scandicci shows average property values around 3,550 €/sqm, ranging from 2,950 €/sqm in suburban residential sectors up to 3,870 €/sqm in central areas connected to the Florence tramway line. In the exclusive hillside districts of the municipality (such as Mosciano, Giogoli, Casignano, and San Martino alla Palma), values for historic estates, Renaissance villas, and prime farm compounds exceed 3,800 €/sqm, frequently commanding between 4,200 €/sqm and 4,800 €/sqm for renovated properties featuring dedicated vineyard parcels. Within the Florence metropolitan area, Scandicci hillside properties provide an attractive pricing alternative when compared to prime Florentine hilltops like Bellosguardo, Fiesole, or Arcetri, where prices range between 5,500 €/sqm and 7,500 €/sqm, while benefiting from rapid transit links to the highway network and the heart of Florence. Tourist and Historical Information: Scandicci holds a profound historical legacy closely tied to Florence noble dynasties and monastic orders. The foremost historical landmark in the territory is the Badia of San Salvatore and San Lorenzo a Settimo, established in the tenth century and home to works by Domenico Ghirlandaio, Buffalmacco, and Francesco Botticini. Along the scenic hillside ridge stand architectural gems including Villa I Collazzi, attributed to architect Santi di Tito, and the fourteenth-century Castello dell'Acciaiolo, constructed by the Rucellai family before passing to the Acciaioli lineage. The surrounding hills of Mosciano and San Martino alla Palma have also welcomed prominent cultural figures: at Villa Mirenda in Mosciano, British author David Herbert Lawrence resided and wrote his celebrated novel Lady Chatterley's Lover in 1928. The area forms part of the Chianti Colli Fiorentini wine and olive oil route, offering visitors historic estates, natural hiking trails along ancient milling valleys, and pathways leading south toward the Val di Pesa. Distances: Scandicci town center: 5.0 km Villa Costanza Tramway T1 Terminal: 6.5 km Badia a Settimo Abbey: 7.0 km A1 Highway Exit (Firenze Scandicci): 7.5 km Castello dell'Acciaiolo: 5.5 km Historic Florence city center (Piazza del Duomo): 12.0 km Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport: 15.0 km San Casciano in Val di Pesa: 14.0 km Greve in Chianti: 30.0 km Pisa Galileo Galilei International Airport: 72.0 km To learn more about the estate and discover all its wonders, it is necessary to submit a letter of intent (LOI) and identity documents. This process is essential to ensure maximum professionalism, as we address exclusively reliable clients interested in an investment.