Historical villa for sale in Fiesole in a dominant position

Historical villa for sale in Fiesole, Olmo. Prestigious 17th-century 370 sqm estate with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, panoramic tower, 50 sqm garage, and private olive grove. Great investment on the Florence hills. General Description In one of the most panoramic, green, and private hillside locations surrounding Fiesole, precisely in the quiet hamlet of Olmo, we offer for sale this beautiful historical villa of approximately 370 gross sqm. The property, originally dating back to the 17th century and free on four sides, stands in a dominant position, surrounded by pristine woods and private olive groves. This estate ideally combines the timeless charm of Tuscan period architecture with the functionality of the interior spaces, wisely distributed over three levels. Maintained in excellent general condition, the villa represents a rare premium solution for those wishing to live immersed in silence and tranquility, while remaining a very short distance from the historic center of Fiesole and the heart of Florence. Interior Description The layout of the interior spaces, comprising 9 large rooms, is divided over three levels connected by characteristic original Pietra Serena stone staircases. On the ground floor, the main living area welcomes guests with a spacious living room embellished with a large brick fireplace, a second living room also equipped with a fireplace, a spacious built-in kitchen, a formal dining room, a practical laundry room, and a full bathroom with a shower. A central corridor with a large built-in wardrobe leads to the first sleeping area on the floor, consisting of two bright double bedrooms and a second full bathroom. On the first floor, corresponding to the oldest part of the farmhouse, is an elegant balcony overlooking the living room below, leading to a huge master bedroom and a bathroom with a shower. The second floor, located inside the characteristic tower, houses a large room ideal as a fourth bedroom or private study, a half bathroom, and the boiler room. Exterior Description The villa is surrounded by a magnificent private garden that develops in continuity with the main living area on the ground floor, offering a beautiful paved courtyard and a comfortable covered loggia, perfect spaces for outdoor dining. The property is embraced by vast lands cultivated with private olive groves, which guarantee absolute privacy and breathtaking views over the Florentine hills. The external amenities are completed by a large independent building of approximately 50 sqm located on the ground floor, perfectly equipped for private garage use, car storage, and convenient storage for the agricultural tools necessary for the care of the olive grove. Main Features: Living area: approx. 370 sqm Garage area: approx. 50 sqm Rooms: 9 Bedrooms: 4 (including one in the panoramic tower room) Bathrooms: 3 (all full windowed bathrooms) Private land: yes (private park with private olive grove) Fireplaces: 2 (working on the ground floor) Covered loggia: yes (with access from the living room) Year of construction: 1600 (featuring a historic tower) Heating: autonomous Condition: excellent general condition Energy class: G Utilities Details The villa is equipped with completely independent and constantly serviced technological systems to ensure maximum efficiency and safety. The heating is autonomous, powered by natural gas, served by a private boiler housed inside the technical room located on the tower floor. The water supply is guaranteed by connection to the municipal water network, integrated by collection tanks useful for the management and irrigation of the vast private olive grove. The wooden window frames with double glazing and the thick stone walls typical of 17th-century buildings ensure excellent natural thermal and acoustic insulation. Potential Uses This extraordinary period villa represents a versatile and highly interesting investment opportunity. It is configured as the ideal choice as a stable primary residence for a family seeking wide spaces, silence, and total independence, just a few minutes' drive from Florence. The flexible internal layout and the presence of the independent garage, combined with the ancient charm of the 17th-century structure, make the property also perfect as a prestigious holiday home or as a charming relais to be included in the short-term tourist rental circuit for demanding international clients. Local Real Estate Market The real estate market in the municipality of Fiesole, and in particular in its exclusive hillside hamlets such as Olmo, represents one of the most prestigious, stable, and protected residential sectors in the entire province of Florence. The strict landscape protection imposed on the territory makes independent historical villas equipped with private olive groves objects of extraordinary rarity and secure asset value over time. Comparative statistical analysis highlights that for fully independent 17th-century historical villas, in excellent maintenance conditions and equipped with private lands exceeding 5,000 sqm, average sales prices range stably between €3,800/sqm and €4,800/sqm. The presence of exclusive accessories such as the panoramic tower, double fireplaces, and the large 50 sqm garage guarantees this specific property outstanding marketability and zero depreciation rates over time compared to other neighboring hillside areas. Tourist and Historical Information Fiesole is one of the most famous and fascinating art cities in Italy, situated on a hill spectacularly overlooking the entire Arno valley and the city of Florence. Of very ancient Etruscan origin, the city boasts a glorious history evidenced by the extraordinary archaeological site housing the Roman Theatre of the 1st century BC, the thermal baths, and the remains of the imposing cyclopean walls. The historic center, winding around the monumental Piazza Mino da Fiesole, houses masterpieces such as the Cathedral of San Romolo and the Bishop's Palace. The hamlet of Olmo rises along the scenic road connecting Florence to Mugello, a historically strategic territory characterized by lush nature and an uncontaminated landscape where woods alternate with geometric olive groves. The proximity to the beautiful Villa Demidoff and the Pratolino Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, combined with the possibility of reaching the historic streets of central Florence in less than twenty minutes, makes this location one of the most loved destinations for those seeking culture, privacy, and landscape excellence in Tuscany. Distances: Historic center of Fiesole: 6 km Piazza Mino da Fiesole: 6.2 km Florence (Piazza del Duomo): 12 km Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station: 13 km Borgo San Lorenzo (Mugello): 18 km Vetta le Croci: 3 km Pratolino Park (Villa Demidoff): 8 km A1 Highway exit (Firenze Sud): 18 km Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport: 16 km Siena: 85 km