Country house for sale in Barberino Tavernelle, Barberino Tavarnelle, Toscana

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Villa il Convento in Chianti, south of Florence - Tuscany
Chianti 13th-century former convent with an 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 and 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, form 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, a fully fenced Italian-style garden, a swimming pool, and an olive grove
Year of construction: 1237
Year of restoration: 1990
Conditions: Good
Annexes: 60 sq m/646 sq ft cottage consisting of an open plan living space with kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and closet; 228 sq m/2443 sq ft two-story barn for warehouse use
Garden: 7.000 sq m/ 1.73 acres of a fully fenced park with an irrigation system
Land: 3 hectares/7,4 acres including 2 ha of olive grove
Swimming pool: 12x6 m featuring Roman-style step, chlorine
Terrace/Balcony: 150 sq m/ 1614sq ft
Layout:
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 bedroom
Distance from services: 5 km
Distance from the main airports: Florence 40 km, Pisa 78 km