Casale Alessandra

This lovely property is situated in the Municipality of San Casciano Val di Pesa in the Province of Florence. It stands 18km from Florence, 5km from San Casciano and 800mt from the village of Montefiridolfi.

In the Middle Ages, the estate belonged to the Buodelmonti family, wealthy Val di Pesa landowners. In 1427, Andrea Buondelmonti gave or donated his properties to Lorenzo de’ Medici. From that time onwards, the Medici family began to cultivate vineyards and olive groves which continued over the centuries up till their vast development in modern times.

The property stands in the geographical area of Chianti Classico and is part of the “Gallo Nero” consortium. The famopus Ugolino Golf Club is 7 km away, and there are several horse riding schools and facilities in the area.

Its 7 hectares are cultivated as specialized olive groves with more than 900 olive trees registered and classified as DOP oil products. At 350 mt above sea level, it doesn’t suffer from fog or hoar frost; and the gently sloping hills have excellent drainage qualities. The climate is exceptional all the year round.

It stands in a hilly and dominant position, enjoying a superb panoramic view over the valley, surrounded by vineyards, woodland and fields perfect for horse riding. Olive groves, cypress trees and juniper fields complete the landscape, which reaches the Via Cassia down below.

THE BUILDINGS - 940 sq.mt overall covered ground surface

Main villa: this is an imposing farmhouse, partly dating back to the 14th century, in excellent condition as its total restoration was completed only a few years ago. The external walls are all in olds tone; the windows are framed by natural grey stone with three large arches along its façade and one to the side; all its large windows overlook the magnificent valleys around it.

Ground floor: large kitchen; spacious dining room with vaulted, brick ceilings; living room with its windows looking over the garden; 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study with bathroom, second living room with open fireplace.
1st floor: 5 double bedrooms with 5 bathrooms; kitchen/dining room and 2 kitchenettes, large central living room with original open fireplace. Everything is in accordance with EU rules and regulations.

Guest house – former hay barn 140 sq.mt
From the main villa, crossing the courtyard, you reach this charming restored hay barn. It has a large living/dining room, kitchenette, double bedroom, bathroom; large, 200 sq.mt panoramic terrace from where you can admire the view over the vineyards.

New buildings : 207 sq.mt
Finished in 1996, these can be reached by car, tractor, lorries; the rooms are all for technical usage.

The garden and the swimming pool
Around the houses, about 10.000 sq.mt have been fences in plus a 500mt long hedge which go to surround an area partly dedicated to agriculture and partly to reserve a space for the swimming pool and a small playground for children.
The 6mt x 12mt, Big Blue swimming pool is equipped with deckchairs and sunshades with a comfortable sunbathing area.

Private negotiaition