Francis York

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Former Convent in Chianti Restored Into an Elegant Tuscan Villa

This property is on the market for €2,950,000, listed with Prima Real Estate.

Dating back to the 13th century and restored in 1990, the ivy-clad Villa Il Convento comes with its own olive groves, Italianate gardens with fountains, and a swimming pool, offering an incredible Tuscan lifestyle in the Chianti countryside, just south of Florence.

The Italian villa for sale features traditional Tuscan detailing throughout with a fabulous courtyard, beamed ceilings, terracotta tile floors, and original fireplaces, divided into 2 apartments offering a total of 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, with an additional 2 bedroom accommodation in a separate cottage.

This dream home in Italy is approached via a classic cypress-lined drive and is set in an elevated position overlooking a rolling Tuscan landscape of olive groves, vineyards, and woodland.

The 9.2 acre estate comes with a 2-storey barn, an ancient well and a spring, and is also connected to the water main.

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