Historic properties for sale: Tuscany

Villa Murtas emerges from the Tuscan hills like a chapter from history brought to life. Located just 20 minutes from Florence’s vibrant heart, its approach is marked by a cypress-lined avenue a scene straight out of Renaissance art. The estate’s lineage traces back to the 1200s, yet its story is far from static.

Built between 1905 and 1909 by the Bondi family, Florentine merchants and founders of the Manifattura di Signa, Villa Bondi is part of the Dimore Storiche d’Italia. Located in Marina di Pisa, the property comprises approximately 10,936 sq ft (1,016 m²) of living space within 0.86 acres (3,500 m²) of grounds with a swimming pool.

Villa Mascetti stands just outside the walls of Lucca, built in the early sixteenth century to designs attributed to Nicolao Civitali. The property extends across approximately 2,295 sq m of interior space over four levels, set within 3 hectares of private parkland. It has remained in use as a private residence for the better part of five centuries.

Situated within the rolling hills of Pisa, this expansive estate covers approximately 74 acres (30 hectares). The property combines established agricultural production with a high-calibre hospitality business, offering complete privacy. The complex comprises two primary residential buildings alongside extensive communal and service areas: Guest Accommodation:

Situated on the periphery of a village in the Province of Pisa, this 18th-century villa is set within approximately 19.8 acres: (8 hectares) of mature parkland featuring established woodland and a natural pond. The principal residence provides approximately 11,840 sq ft (1,100 sq m) of accommodation across three storeys. Principal Residence: The internal layout is configured as follows:

Situated a short distance from the sea in the heart of Ardenza, Livorno’s most historic coastal district, Villa Tiberini stands adjacent to the Granducali Casini d’Ardenza. Built in 1834, this neo-classical residence offers approximately 8,988 sq ft (835 m²) of living space, set within 0.62 acres (2,500 m²) of private grounds.

The historic house of Augusto Rey: This country house was built in 1895 by Augusto Rey, a painter of the Macchiaioli movement. It is located in Crespina, a short drive from Pisa and Lucca, and approximately 40 minutes from Forte dei Marmi. The residence sits on a hill with panoramic views of the Tuscan valley.

A historic villa estate in the hills of Mugello, with views extending to Lake Bilancino. First documented in the 13th century as a pair of fortified towers, the property was reimagined in the late 19th century by Florentine painter Michele Gordigiani, who shaped the characteristic double-tower silhouette that defines the building today. Architecture and Interiors:

The spacious historic villa, centrally located in Santo Pietro Belvedere, impresses with its ancient underground cellars. The villa comes with a private garden of approximately 500 square meters . Currently, the building is divided into three separate units:: The first apartment covers approximately 130 square meters and features a panoramic terrace.

Set in the rolling hills of Tuscany near Lucca, this historic estate comprises an 18th-century villa, a restored farmhouse, and a private chapel. The property is surrounded by olive groves, a vineyard, a historic park, and an Italian garden, offering privacy while remaining suitable for private events or high-end hospitality. Main Villa (approx. 8,070 sq ft):

Nestled in the hills between Chianti and Valdarno, Villa Beta is a 17th-century residence set within a botanical park of nearly 3 hectares (≈ 72.7 acres). The estate is located close to Montevarchi and Gaiole in Chianti and has been carefully restored by its current owner, a Tuscan architect and designer. The Villa:

Villa Vitti Merole was built in 1670 and has undergone careful restoration in recent years, preserving the original layout, proportions and historic fabric while updating the technical infrastructure to modern standards. The property comprises approximately 2,100 m² over three levels, including the main villa, a former barn and a private chapel.

A Period Residence in Gilded Age Style with Panoramic Views over the Valdarno Hills: Villa Donati offers a rare combination of historical charm and contemporary comfort, perched to enjoy sweeping vistas of the Valdarno hills and the horizon of Tuscan sunsets. Here, the elegance of a bygone era meets modern living, just five minutes from Loro Ciuffenna one of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages

Villa Beatrice occupies 1.4 hectares of private grounds between the marble quarries of Carrara and the Tyrrhenian coastline. The property combines a restored two-level residence of approximately 2,472 square meters with landscaped park, vineyard rows, and Mediterranean scrubland.

Villa Pelletti occupies elevated terrain on the border between Florence and the Chianti wine region. The property commands views toward the city's historic rooftops while remaining embedded within the vineyard landscape of the surrounding hills. Mature hedges and established tree cover ensure privacy, yet the villa maintains direct access to Florence's urban infrastructure within minutes.

Situated just a 20-minute drive from Florence’s historic centre, this noble residence sits atop a quiet Tuscan hillside, offering uninterrupted panoramic vistas – including the unmistakable dome of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Nestled on approximately six hectares of private land near Montecalvoli, this 18th-century villa preserves many original features, including terracotta floors, wooden beam ceilings, and frescoes attributed to the School of Meucci. The Main House: The villa offers a well-proportioned and generous layout, comprising roughly ten bedrooms and six bathrooms.

Located in the wooded hills of Chianti Pisano, approximately 30 minutes from Pisa, Villa Leopolda occupies a continuous expanse of 320 hectares in the western part of Tuscany. The estate combines historic residential buildings, agricultural land, private forest, and infrastructure that allows for both private use and discreet hospitality operations.