Historic apartment with frescoes and park – Fiesole, Florence, Tuscany
Located in one of the most exclusive areas of Fiesole, just minutes from Florence, the apartment occupies the ground floor of the historic Villa Covoni, originally part of the complex known as “Villa S. Ignazio”. The 320 sqm / 3,444 sq ft unfold on a single level, with ceiling heights exceeding four metres, and include a spacious living room, kitchen, three bedrooms, five bathrooms, a walk-in wardrobe and a laundry room. The rarest feature is the monumental hall surviving from the monastery era, with an antique marble altar, stuccoes, frescoes and a vaulted ceiling, restored under the supervision of the Soprintendenza in keeping with their artistic and architectural value. The apartment has been finely renovated with high-quality materials, herringbone parquet flooring, interior wooden shutters and state-of-the-art systems. The kitchen connects directly to a terrace, ideal for lunches, dinners and outdoor entertaining during the summer season. On the basement level, a large cellar directly connected to the apartment offers the possibility of creating a private spa or gym. The property includes access to the private 4,000 sqm park, running along two sides of the building with east- and west-facing views, with a portion of outdoor space for the exclusive use of the apartment; the property is completed by the condominium swimming pool and two parking spaces in the underground garage, accessible by lift. A residence of rare authenticity, suited both to those seeking a representative home just minutes from Florence and to those considering a prestigious investment or high-end holiday rentals.