House buy in Settignano Tuscany

Modern villa for sale in the most beautiful part of the Settignano hill overlooking the city of Florence from above, surrounded by tall trees that offer privacy and coolness during the hot summer days. The independent villa is surrounded by an olive grove, built in the 70s and totally renovated a few years ago with a lot of attention to technology. Location The prestigious hill of Settignano characterized by olive trees and cypresses with the villas here and there that create a pleasant splash of color is the background to this beautiful villa, in the part of the hill with a mainly residential vocation, with the main services of Settignano a short distance away. Description The main layout of the villa dates back to the 70s, the reinforced concrete structure which is still clearly visible, the technological conception of those years remains the main element of the villa with large spaces in the living area and bedrooms which are also very large. At the end of the first decade of the 2000s it underwent a total and important renovation which made it a villa with a solid structure but modern in concept, space and usability. The ground floor includes the large living area with huge windows from which there is a view of the garden and all of Florence and where the fireplace dominates and is divided into a sitting area, lounge area and dining area, as well as a guest bathroom with adjoining dressing room, while in a more secluded part there are two study rooms and an additional bathroom. A comfortable and pleasant round staircase leads to the first floor, the central hallway allows access to the various rooms, where there is the main bedroom which is divided by the walk-in closet and the two bathrooms (one with a hydromassage shower and the other with the Jacuzzi), two other double bedrooms, two bathrooms with shower and a fourth bedroom slightly smaller than the others complete this level. The basement floor includes a large living / tavern area with a pleasant central fireplace, the laundry room, a bathroom and a large cellar room on the side. An armored door separates the villa from an adjacent apartment, which has an independent entrance directly from the outside, suitable for a couple of caretakers, consisting of a living room with kitchenette, double bedroom and bathroom with dressing room. Drain channel separates the part of the villa close to the rock for greater insulation. The internal lift connects all floors together. State and finishes The villa renovated according to the latest techniques and with the use of available technology is in perfect maintenance conditions and ready to be inhabited. Full domotic system affects all spaces of the villa, the awnings are equipped with an anemometer, the shutters are electrified, all the French doors have double glazing and shatterproof glass. The alarm system is both volumetric and perimeter. The systems, both electric and hydraulic have been renewed and in accordance with the law. Outdoor spaces The villa is surrounded by a private garden of about 2,500 square meters where there are also numerous olive trees. Around the villa the covered courtyard with porphyry flooring offers a very livable outdoor space during the warm months and is equipped with BBQ and pizza oven, well inserted in the characteristic spiral staircase that externally connects the ground floor to the first floor. The space in front of the rooms on the first floor consists of the large terrace from which it’s possible to enjoy the magnificent view of Florence. Potential use A perfect villa for those who want to live in the Tuscan countryside not far from the center of Florence surrounded by all the comforts that technology is able to offer.