Villa Olga

The property forms part of an elegant historic architectural estate composed of several buildings arranged around a striking Italian-style garden, designed with rigorous geometry and enhanced by sculpted hedges and a central fountain that creates a strong visual focal point.

The sale concerns one of the individual residences within the estate, benefiting from its own private driveway entrance and approximately 600 sqm of exclusive private garden, ensuring independence, privacy and a natural connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.

The property also enjoys access to approximately 2,500 sqm of beautifully maintained communal grounds, featuring the formal Italian garden and a panoramic swimming pool overlooking the Tuscan hills, seamlessly integrated into the surrounding landscape.

The layout offers an appealing balance between the privacy of an independent residence and the charm and quality of the shared spaces of a prestigious Tuscan estate.

A separate private vehicular entrance further enhances the property, providing both convenience and discretion.

The interiors are arranged over two levels, offering a total living area of approximately 340 sqm, currently divided into two independent apartments, one on the ground floor and one on the first floor.

The ground floor, measuring approximately 170 sqm, opens into a spacious and bright entrance leading to the dining area and an articulated double living room. The interiors retain the character of the original architecture, with vaulted ceilings, arches, exposed wooden beams and a fireplace, all enhanced by a thoughtful renovation that introduces contemporary finishes while preserving the historic identity of the building.
The living area is completed by a separate fully equipped kitchen, while the sleeping area comprises two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The first floor, also measuring approximately 170 sqm, accommodates a second independent apartment composed of a living room, kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. This level is equally bright and features traditional Tuscan architectural details, including exposed beams and terracotta tiles, wooden floors and windows overlooking the surrounding greenery. Contemporary kitchens and bathrooms create an elegant contrast with the historic structure of the residence.

Overall, the interiors combine generous reception rooms with more intimate living spaces, offering considerable flexibility. The property may be enjoyed as a single substantial residence or maintained in its current configuration as two independent units.

The property is further complemented by a cellar of approximately 120 sqm and an external conservatory of approximately 35 sqm with a barbecue area, providing an additional convivial space connected to the garden.

Set among the gentle hills of Montalbano, between Florence, Prato and Pistoia, Carmignano brings together some of the most authentic and captivating elements of the Tuscan countryside: vineyards, olive groves, woodlands, historic villas and small villages surrounded by a remarkably well-preserved landscape.

This is a land deeply connected to the history of the Medici family, who chose these hills for their residences and estates. Among the most important examples is Villa Medicea La Ferdinanda in Artimino, also known as the Villa of the Hundred Chimneys, designed by Bernardo Buontalenti at the end of the 16th century and today part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Medici Villas and Gardens.

The landscape is quintessentially Tuscan: winding roads through vineyards and olive groves, cypress trees, historic residences and rolling hills opening towards the plains of Florence, Prato and Pistoia. Life here still moves at a peaceful pace, while the main art cities and essential services remain within easy reach.

Carmignano also boasts one of Tuscany’s oldest wine traditions. As early as 1716, Grand Duke Cosimo III de’ Medici included the area among the wine-producing territories worthy of official protection, anticipating the modern concept of controlled designation of origin by centuries. Today, Carmignano DOCG remains one of the most distinctive wines of the area.

Historic wineries, agricultural estates and olive oil producers offer the opportunity to discover a more authentic side of Tuscany, shaped by local products, traditions and cuisine closely connected to the seasons and the land.

Carmignano is ideal for those seeking peace and privacy without feeling isolated: an elegant and secluded countryside setting, surrounded by nature yet strategically positioned for easy access to Florence, Prato and many of Tuscany’s most important destinations.

SURROUNDINGS

Just a few kilometres away lies Artimino, a small medieval village set on the hills of Montalbano. Its narrow streets, ancient gateway tower and views across the surrounding countryside preserve the charm of a traditional Tuscan hill town.

The area also preserves important traces of Etruscan civilisation, including the monumental tombs of Comeana, the Prato Rosello necropolis and the archaeological site of Pietramarina, all part of the Carmignano Archaeological Park.

Nearby Poggio a Caiano is home to its celebrated Medici Villa, while Prato, with its historic centre, museums and long textile tradition, can be reached in just a short drive.

Travelling through the hills of Montalbano, visitors can continue towards Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, while Florence is close enough for a day dedicated to art, shopping and gastronomy.

Pistoia and Lucca are also within easy reach, offering further opportunities to explore Tuscan art cities, historic towns and beautiful landscapes.

From wine tastings and walks through vineyards and olive groves to Medici villas, historic villages and art cities, Carmignano offers a more intimate side of Tuscany, where history, landscape and authenticity come together just a short distance from the region’s main cultural centres.