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Florence, Italy |
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Breathe in the history of the marvellous drawing rooms in this sumptuous villa from the 1700's, nestled on the slopes of the Scandicci hills ten minutes from the historic centre of Florence. The dwelling was in fact at one time the home of Napoleon Bonaparte and Pauline, and boasts a well-preserved bathtub attesting to the fact. It later passed to the Turan family, then to General “La Vespa,” and later still to the Negroni marquises, for whom the famous Negroni cocktail is named.
For sale is a portion of approximately 1,500 sq. m on three levels connected by stairs in marble, stone and glass. On the ground floor are two fully equipped kitchens, a billiard room, TV lounge, dining room, gym, cellar, staff lodgings, two bathrooms, laundry and ironing room. The first floor features ample,
sunny drawing rooms with fireplaces made of real eighteenth century marble,
original frescoes, perfectly restored period ceilings, six smaller rooms, four
bathrooms and two wardrobe closets. The third floor offers two more rooms with bathroom and a small storage closet, other 8 rooms, small apartment and large beautiful terrace. The property lies on private grounds of 6,500 sq. m with a delightful Italian garden and an original 60 sq. m greenhouse from the 1700's, completely restored. With its refined finishing touches and impressive layout, the property is a selection of unmistakable prestige. 2.5 ha land Dalli (B) |
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Villa
Most recently it has
served as residence to the first vice president of Fiat. Fully restored with
greatest respect for its history and architectural importance the villa numbers
28 + 8 rooms, all luxuriously fitted out and beautifully arranged. 
The frescoed
first-floor chapel gives the home an old-world flavour.