Impressive Neo-Gothic Castle Set Within A 3.7 Hectare Park

About the Property

Impressive neo-Gothic castle set within a 3.7-hectare park, constructed in 1879 and inaugurated in 1887, located on the edge of a village near the renowned Vallombrosa Abbey, approximately one hour from Florence, in Tuscany. This substantial property encompasses 3,370 square meters of indoor space, featuring up to 35 bedrooms and 35 bathrooms, and is situated within the Vallombrosa Biogenetic Nature Reserve, characterized by its extensive forests and arboretums established in the late 19th century. The villa, commissioned by Count Antonino Pio Resse and his wife Elizabeth Woodbridge Phelps Pearsall, was designed by architect Corinto Corinti, who integrated elements that would later influence the Art Nouveau style. The ground floor boasts large stately rooms intended for guest reception, which could serve as a restaurant or breakfast room. The basement houses the old cellars, a kitchen, and storage rooms, while the upper floors accommodate guest rooms and bathrooms. The property has undergone significant restoration since 2003, revitalizing its historical charm. Outbuildings: - Several ruined buildings (750 m²) that were once used as sheds, laundry, storerooms, and outhouses. Historic Monument Protection: The building is included in the list of assets of significant historical-architectural interest and is protected by a decree from the Soprintendenza dated 2014. Location: - 800 meters from the nearest services - 11 km from Reggello (15 minutes) - 19 km from Rignano sull’Arno (30 minutes) - 20 km from Pontassieve (30 minutes) - 55 km from Florence (1 hour) Price: €2,700,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Romolini Immobiliare.