5 bedroom Apartment for sale with countryside view in Fiesole, Tuscany
The grand gateway approaches the villa along a cypress tree lined avenue. This impressive Tuscan villa, dating back to the 16th century, was once owned by the Machiavelli family and is therefore a villa of significant historical importance in the area.
Spread over the whole of the historic villa’s first floor, the apartment provides 634 sqm of floor area including impressive state rooms, open plan living and dining areas, five bedroom...
The grand gateway approaches the villa along a cypress tree lined avenue. This impressive Tuscan villa, dating back to the 16th century, was once owned by the Machiavelli family and is therefore a villa of significant historical importance in the area.
Spread over the whole of the historic villa’s first floor, the apartment provides 634 sqm of floor area including impressive state rooms, open plan living and dining areas, five bedrooms and their en suite bathrooms. The magnificent views of the surrounding Tuscan countryside and Florence with its Brunelleschi Duomo can be enjoyed from the large windows, the balcony area and from the 200 sqm terrace which leads off the kitchen and dining rooms of the apartment.
The restoration of the Tuscan villa has been carried out to the very highest of standards combining a stunning and unique combination of original features, such as delicate 16th frescos, alongside cutting-edge contemporary design features.
The apartment can be accessed via two separate entrances, the private entrance with spiral staircase leading off the rear courtyard of the villa and via the communal hallway with lift. There is also secure parking for 4 vehicles provided in the underground garage .
The extensive grounds are co-owned with the other residents of the villa with landscaping planned to commence imminently.
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Once you have found the property you wish to purchase you will start the process by making a formal offer to the vendor, the estate agent will act on your behalf and put forward the offer, a deposit will be made available, generally around (10,000 - 20,000 EUR). Once the vendor has accepted the offer it will be formalised in writing to the vendor in both English and Italian. If this is accepted the deposit (Caparra Confirmatoria) will be paid to the vendor. This will form a legally binding contract. Neither party may withdraw at this point, the sale can be forced by either party or a claim for damages can be made. If the purchaser withdraws their deposit will be lost, if the vendor withdraws the purchaser can claim twice the deposit in compensation.
2. Signing the Preliminary Contract (Compromesso or Contratto preliminare)
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