Description in Detail
Villa Leone, in Greve in Chianti’s charming countryside, immersed in rows of cypress trees, olive fields, and vineyards, there is this modern Tuscan villa for sale.
The estate sits in an elevated position surrounded by cypress trees and boasts lovely views and privacy while only 3 minutes to the local town and 25 minutes to Florence. This villa was totally custom built in the mid-1970s and created using unique precious selected materials of stone and wood, such as walnut wood doors, cypress tree wood window frames to name a few, all meticulously designed and created by 2 famous international architects. The rooms have large windows and plenty of natural sunlight to create a luminous atmosphere throughout the home.
The large garden and 1 hectare of land host several relaxing areas including outdoor dining areas, a large park with ancient trees, and an old tennis court to renew. It is possible to add a swimming pool and there is a large private well on the land.
The main villa of 532 m2 is separated into 2 separate units, identical on each side, which can be easily joined to create one large family home. It also includes 5 spacious bedrooms, 6 living room areas, 6 bathrooms, 2 kitchens with external dining areas, a large entertainment space, and several fireplaces. Embracing the entire home are several loggias with entrances. There are also covered parking garages and a private entry gate leading up to the villa. The villa and apartment need some renovations and updating even though it has been very well maintained over the years, including a new roof and new electrical systems.
Ground Floor: Upon entering into the home, you are greeted with an open space, 2 connected large living rooms, dining room, and kitchen with external entrances.
First Floor: Here you have 4 bathrooms and 5 large bedrooms, 2 with balconies.
Cellar Floor: Large entertainment spaces with fireplaces and oven for grilling or making pizzas. Here you find 2 bathrooms a cantina and other storage rooms.
Perfect for guests or staff, there is a charming independent apartment of 40 m2 with 3 main rooms, including a bedroom, kitchen and living room, and bathroom.
There is an additional garage of 106 m2 used for storage.
Current State and Condition
This property needs some renovations to update the home.
Land Registry Details
The property is in good standing and in compliance with local building and zoning regulations. When a sale is registered to a private individual, it is subject to a cadastral registry fee, following the laws for that specific case/circumstance of the acquirer.
Utilities and Services
All necessary utilities are present. There is a private well, aqueduct, and water tank.
- Water: private well, aqueduct, and water tank
- Heating: gas
Potential Uses
This Villa is a great primary home or vacation home as it is close to nearby towns in the Chianti region and just 25 minutes away from Florence.
