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Discover Villa Mona Lisa, an extraordinary sixteenth-century complex of immense historical and architectural prestige, located just a few kilometers from Florence. Originally owned by the powerful Del Giocondo familyā€”Francesco del Giocondo, husband of the Mona Lisa, famously painted by Leonardo da Vinciā€”this villa is a testament to Renaissance elegance. Later, it became the residence of the esteemed Antinori family “Villa Antinori”, renowned icons of Chianti Classico wine.

Property Highlights:

Historic Significance:

Original Ownership: Francesco del Giocondo, husband of the Mona Lisa
Subsequent Ownership: The prestigious Antinori family, who have left a lasting legacy
Sprawling Estate:

Total Area: 2,800 sqm (30,139 sqft) across three floors and a basement
Land: 27 hectares (66.72 acres) of beautifully landscaped gardens, tree-lined avenues, and a vast forest

Elegant Structures:

Main Villa: Grand entrance hall, five lounges, dining room, kitchen, service areas, and multiple bathrooms
Additional Buildings: Caretakerā€™s house, agricultural buildings, private chapel, swimming pool, and tennis court

Breathtaking Grounds:

Gardens Designed by Cecil Pinsent: Featuring roses, tall trees, and symmetrical flowerbeds, creating a true park-like atmosphere
Access: Majestic cypress tree-lined avenue leading to an imposing iron gate

Luxurious Interior Layout:

Ground Floor: Spacious entrance loggia, large entrance hall, five lounges, dining room, kitchen, service entrance, two bathrooms, storage, and technical rooms
Basement: Three large halls, gallery opening onto the park, kitchen, dining room, storage rooms, bathrooms, technical rooms, and a cellar
First Floor: Five bedrooms (one with a panoramic veranda), wardrobe areas, five bathrooms, library, storage room, and balcony
Second Floor: Two bedrooms, fitness room, study, two bathrooms, and the large “clock” terrace with stunning views of the Florence plain
Mezzanine: Staff quarters, pantries, laundries, ironing rooms, service rooms, additional living unit, and agricultural premises

Architectural Marvel:

Restoration by Marchesa Nathalie Antinori: Assisted by her brother, architect Egisto Paolo Fabbri, renowned CĆ©zanne collector
Private Chapel: Polygonal plan, a fine example of 17th-century religious architecture

Annexes:

Orangery, Greenhouse, and Technical Rooms
Caretaker’s House and Various Agricultural Buildings

Strategic Location:
Near Florence: Only 5 km from the city, offering easy access to cultural and historic destinations such as San Gimignano, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, the Chianti hills, and the Tyrrhenian coast.

Experience Historical Magnificence
This exceptional villa represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Florence’s illustrious history while enjoying modern luxury amidst the serene Tuscan countryside. Ideal for those seeking an exclusive and refined living experience.

BEDROOMS
15
BATHROOMS
14
SQUARE Meters
2,800

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