TUSCAN HILLSIDE ESTATE OVERLOOKING FLORENCE FOR SALE Unique opportunity to create a magnificent private villa or an excellent investment as an Agriturismo holiday retreatrnThe farm has been of the current owner for 30 years. In this period the property has produced extra virgin olive oil and Chianti wine, renowned for itsrnoutstanding quality. The estate has now been vacated by all of the tenants and is ready for renovation. The original building dates back to the 15th century. Through the centuries it has been a fortress whose 2 turrets were used as viewpoints during the wars between the Guelfi and the Ghibellini, then a convent and in more recent times a farm. Proof has been found in ancient local documents of the existence in the past of the 2 towers and permission to reconstruct them has already been granted, adding a significant amount of additional square meters to the residential area. Plans to renovate the farm, rebuilding the 2 towers and creating apartments (totaling 953 sqm/10258 sq ft), an olive oil/wine production storage bottling area and a farmer residence have been approved by the local authorities. The estate is 56 hectares (138 acres*) including a small lake, 4.8 hectares (12 acres*) of vineyards, 17 hectares (42 acres*) of olive trees, 29 hectares (72 acres*) of forest and 5.2 hectares (12 acres*) uncultivated land. (* approximate conversion)rnThis property is a diamond in the rough, with great potential for a magnificent private villa or Agriturismo (holiday place), spa, retreat, or residential apartments. It offers complete serenity in an idyllic Tuscan setting only 15 minutes (12 km/7 miles) from the center of Florence, whose Duomo is visible from the property. It is 1 km (0.6 miles) from the A1 highway (Milano/Napoli) and close to a wonderful town with great food, shopping and all the necessities.