Hot property: five homes for sale in the Tuscan countryside

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Castle, Florence, €18.5mn

"}],[{"start":14.07,"text":"Where Just outside the town of Fiesole, which is north-east of Florence and a 20-minute drive from the centre. "},{"start":19.687,"text":"The property is perched on a hilltop overlooking the city and surrounding vineyards, and the airport is half an hour away by car. "}],[{"start":27.09,"text":"What An estate with an 11th-century castle, several external buildings and 35 acres of land. "},{"start":33.032,"text":"The 985 sq m castle, restored at the end of the 19th century, is set around a central courtyard. "},{"start":39.837,"text":"The current configuration has a total of 17 bedrooms across the main castle building, the tower, two farmhouses and the orangery. "},{"start":47.354,"text":"There are also cloisters, various terraces, frescoes and reception spaces with vaulted ceilings. "}],[{"start":53.67,"text":"Why The outdoor space includes a private garden with cypress and bay trees, an olive grove and vineyards planted with grapes of several varieties. "},{"start":61.199,"text":"The remaining land is made up of woodland and meadows. "}],[{"start":65.07000000000001,"text":"Who Christie’s International Real Estate/Romolini "}],[{"start":null,"text":"

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Estate, Massa Marittima, €28mn

"}],[{"start":73.73,"text":"Where South of the medieval village of Massa Marittima, which is known for mineral springs and mines of iron and copper. "},{"start":79.872,"text":"The nearest beach, at Follonica, is about 20 minutes away by car. "}],[{"start":84.66,"text":"What An estate with 2,700 sq m of internal space, which is accessed via a cypress-lined driveway. "},{"start":91.664,"text":"The main villa has five bedrooms with en-suites, as well as traditional features including exposed wood beams and stone elements. "},{"start":98.357,"text":"There are a further 12 bedrooms and 22 bathrooms across the rest of the estate, which also has facilities for olive oil production. "}],[{"start":105.78999999999999,"text":"Why The leisure and wellness features on the 84-acre property include a swimming pool, solarium, gym, golf course and tennis court. "}],[{"start":114.46,"text":"Who Italy Sotheby’s International Realty "}],[{"start":null,"text":"

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House, Val d’Orcia, €3.8mn

"}],[{"start":122.66,"text":"Where In the rural region of Val d’Orcia, a Unesco World Heritage site. "},{"start":127.202,"text":"The hilltop town of Montalcino is less than 15 minutes’ drive. "}],[{"start":131.96,"text":"What An eight-bedroom, 800 sq m house dating back to the 17th century. "},{"start":137.127,"text":"A Romanesque church is attached, creating a horseshoe shape around a courtyard. "},{"start":141.419,"text":"A sheltered terrace overlooks the gardens and the swimming pool is surrounded by cypress trees. "}],[{"start":147.16,"text":"Why In addition to an industrial kitchen, the property has been renovated to create bedroom suites with their own kitchenettes. "}],[{"start":154.22,"text":"Who Engel & Völkers "}],[{"start":null,"text":"

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Estate, Chianti, €7.7mn

"}],[{"start":160.98,"text":"Where In Chianti, within an hour’s drive of Florence and Siena. "},{"start":164.834,"text":"The nearest town, Greve, and wineries are a few minutes’ drive away. "}],[{"start":169.7,"text":"What A 1,600 sq m villa, two apartments and buildings including a chapel. "},{"start":175.129,"text":"There are 17 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms across the estate, as well as a pool and pool house, a library, formal terraces, an olive grove and a covered loggia. "}],[{"start":185.85999999999999,"text":"Why The property combines traditional features in its main villa and contemporary finishes in the annex, which also has its own pool. "}],[{"start":193.69,"text":"Who Italy Sotheby’s International Realty "}],[{"start":null,"text":"

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Farmhouse, Asciano, €6.9mn

"}],[{"start":201.47,"text":"Where Close to the village of San Giovanni d’Asso, known for its truffles and olive oil, in the province of Siena. "},{"start":207.974,"text":"Asciano, a larger town with archaeological remains dating back to the fifth century BC, is around 15 minutes away by car. "}],[{"start":216.4,"text":"What An 18th-century farmhouse with 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms across the main house, three apartments and a guest suite. "},{"start":223.554,"text":"The property also includes a swimming pool, a pool house, outdoor pizza oven and several covered terraces. "}],[{"start":230.59,"text":"Why Fully restored in 2003 and further renovated in 2016, the property combines a traditional farmhouse exterior with contemporary fittings inside. "}],[{"start":240.37,"text":"Who Knight Frank "}],[{"start":242.09,"text":"Find out about our latest stories first — follow @FTProperty on X or @ft_houseandhome on Instagram "}],[{"start":248.56,"text":""}]],"url":"https://creatives.ftacademy.cn/album/149135-1712275564.mp3"}