Francis York

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Historic Medici Villa Near Florence, Tuscany

This property is on the market for €9,900,000, listed with Knight Frank Tuscany.

Dating back to the 16th century, the historic Tuscan villa once belonged to the Medici family, also known as the House of Medici.

Synonymous with the Italian Renaissance, the art-loving family of wealthy bankers (and three popes) were renowned for their political prowess in Florence as well as their patronage of the Renaissance’s greatest artists, including Sandro Botticelli and Michelangelo.

Set in the outskirts of Florence, the Italian villa for sale is set in 2.47 acres of grounds featuring Italian-style gardens and several loggias offering lovely views.

Beautifully maintained, The Medici villa offers 14,000 sq ft of living space, featuring beautiful period detailing throughout with original frescoes and stone work, terracotta tile flooring, and coffered ceilings.

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