Historic villa with a park and a pool for sale in Tuscany

Brief description

Noble villa from the early 1900s, with a guesthouse, Italian garden, swimming pool, private chapel and about 67 hectares of land with a forest, arable land and a vineyard. The total area of the villa and the guesthouse is about 922 +134 sq. m., with 15 rooms and 11 bathrooms.

Geographic position

Located in a level area, just 5 km from the famous castle of Monteriggioni, Villa La Dama Bianca is a historic and aristocratic residence, surrounded by about 67 hectares of private land, with an Italian garden, a park and forest.

The nearest town, which is great for daily shopping, is just a 5-minute drive away (3.5 km), and the location is perfect to see some of Tuscany's most popular and interesting historical towns, just a short distance away: Siena and San Gimignano (both 20 km away) can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, Florence (55 km away) is 45 minutes, and Arezzo (80 km away) can be reached in an hour and fifteen minutes.

The charming towns of Colle Val d'Elsa and Castellina in Chianti are 6 and 14 km away respectively.

The location between Siena and Florence means the property is in a privileged place for visitors who are passionate about typical Tuscan villages, excellent food and wine, rural tourism as well as nature, thanks to its proximity to the Via Francigena route.

Golf lovers can indulge a day at Circolo Golf l'Abbadia, which is 6 km away and a very technical 6-hole golf course. It’s perfect for learning and improving your game. Royal Golf La Bagnaia is 34 km away and it is an 18-hole course with over 130 hectares and immersed in the most breathtaking Tuscan views.

Nearby airports include Florence, which is 60 km away (a 50 minute drive) and Perugia, which is 134 km away (an hour and a half drive).

Description of buildings

The property consists of the large main villa, which has a net saleable area of 922 square metres (including 110 square meters of attic space and a 71.5 square metre basement), plus a portico of 20 square metres and a guest house that measures 134 square meters.

Main house 922 sq.m. Net saleable area + portico of 20 sq.m.

23 rooms- 11 bedrooms- 8 bathrooms

Ground floor: entrance with outside portico, hallway/billiard room with small bathroom, living room with fireplace, kitchen, living/dining room, bathroom, storage room, 1 bedroom with private bathroom, 3 additional bedrooms, bathroom.

Second floor: large living room with fireplace, large hallway, dining room, study, 2 kitchens, 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms.

Third floor: attic with a maximum height of 2.20 metres.

Basement: cellar, storage room, heating system.

The villa has several internal staircases connecting the ground floor and the first floor. It has 3 kitchens and numerous bedrooms and bathrooms. The structure can be used either as a single residence or divided into 3 independent apartments.

Guest house 134 sq.m (net saleable area)

6 rooms- 4 bedrooms- 3 bathrooms

The guest house is inside the old lemon house, of which it still retains the original façade from the early 1900s. It is on one level and has been divided into two independent apartments.

Apartment A: living room, kitchenette, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, storage room.

Apartment B: living room, kitchenette, bedroom with private bathroom, bedroom, bathroom and storage room.

Inside the property, next to the Italian garden, there is a small private chapel.

The area is calculated on the basis of the net floor area including interior partitions and increased by 10% for load-bearing walls. The portico area is calculated separately and should be added to the total area.

State and finishing

The property, built in 1930, retains the architectural features and charm of that time period.

Inside it is in good overall condition, although it would benefit from a general renovation.

The halls are frescoed and finished with stucco, some wooden ceilings are masterfully decorated, and a beautiful period staircase connects the ground floor with the upper floor.

External areas

The property includes about 67 hectares of private land, including 2 hectares that surround the villa and the guest house that are designated as parkland, with a beautiful Italian garden, swimming pool and private chapel.

Within the grounds there are 3 roads leading up to the villa, the main one being a long driveway through the woods.

The 67 hectares of land include forest, arable land and a vineyard measuring 4 ha about.

Use and potential uses

Villa La Dama Bianca has lovely architectural features and a great location. The villa can be both a magnificent private residence as well as a high-level hotel and wedding and event venue.

Distances and location

Tuscany - Italy

Neighboring regions: Umbria, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna, Marche, Lazio and Tyrrhenian sea

Main centers: Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Pisa, Lucca, Grosseto, Livorno

 

Characteristics: bathed by the Ligurian Sea in the north-central part and the Tyrrhenian Sea in the south,  has a predominantly green and hilly inland territory, rich in vineyards and olive groves, while the coast has mostly low and sandy beaches, except for some major promontories such as Argentario, Ansedonia, Punta Ala, Castiglione della Pescaia.

Located in Central Italy, Tuscany is one of the most popular and loved regions from tourists from all over the world, rich of famous historical centers and small and fascinating medieval villages (such as San Gimignano, Volterra and Montepulciano), with a territory rich in natural beautiful parks including that of Val d'Orcia, the Park of the Tuscan archipelago (with the islands of Capraia, Giannutri, Gorgona and Montecristo, part of the island of Elba and Giglio and the island of Pianosa), the Maremma Park and the many others that, along with the protected areas, helps to preserve intact the charm of this region.

 

Property offer: in Tuscany is possible to buy typical farmhouses brilliantly renovated, in the areas of Chianti, Valley d'Orcia, the Crete Senesi or historic mansions in the old villages and the sea of Forte dei Marmi, Camaiore Lido, Viareggio, Capalbio, Porto Ercole, Punta Ala, Orbetello, but also luxury apartments in historic centers of Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, Cortona, Montalcino, San Gimignano.