The Castle is one of Tuscany's most notable properties thanks to its striking combination of medieval, renaissance and baroque architectural styles and artwork. Located just 12km from the centre of Florence the castle has over 1,000 years of history, protected walled gardens, a private chapel and remarkable frescoes throughout. Records in the State Archive state that the castle was built in 964 as a military garrison and was involved in the notorious conflicts between the Guelfi and Ghibellini. The castle is a particularly interesting structure from an architectural point of view as it combines military and villa styles with a central fortress flanked by elegant 16th century stucco villa facades. It was during the 16th century, when the castle was owned by the Ciaini family that the stucco villa facades were added to the existing stone fortress andtower There are 1400 sqm of floor area with interlinking state rooms on the ground floor that open onto frescoed loggias and the central courtyard from which the views of the surrounding countryside can be enjoyed. The first floor of the castle is divided into three units which could be united if required. The ground floor of the castle requires no restoration having been rewired and modernised in the past few years. Remarkably the frescoes remain in pristine condition after several centuries and require no restoration. The first floor requires some renovation and modernisation, in particular the central stone tower. The castle sits in a dominant position on a hill with 8 hectares of surrounding land with a range of rare trees, many of which are several hundred years old. Not only is the castle listed but also the garden within the original walls; this means that no trees can be removed, no features added nor the layout/landscaping altered.
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Number of Bedrooms: 15+ Number of Bathrooms: 15+
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