Description
Noble villa from the early 1900s, with a guesthouse, Italian garden, swimming pool, private chapel and about 67 hectares of land with a forest, arable land and a vineyard. The total area of the villa and the guesthouse is about 922 +134 sq. m., with 15 rooms and 11 bathrooms.
Geographic position
Located in a level area, just 5 km from the famous castle of Monteriggioni, Villa La Dama Bianca is a historic and aristocratic residence, surrounded by about 67 hectares of private land, with an Italian garden, a park and forest.
The nearest town, which is great for daily shopping, is just a 5-minute drive away (3.5 km), and the location is perfect to see some of Tuscany's most popular and interesting historical towns, just a short distance away: Siena and San Gimignano (both 20 km away) can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, Florence (55 km away) is 45 minutes, and Arezzo (80 km away) can be reached in an hour and fifteen minutes.
The charming towns of Colle Val d'Elsa and Castellina in Chianti are 6 and 14 km away respectively.
The location between Siena and Florence means the property is in a privileged place for visitors who are passionate about typical Tuscan villages, excellent food and wine, rural tourism as well as nature, thanks to its proximity to the Via Francigena route.
Golf lovers can indulge a day at Circolo Golf l'Abbadia, which is 6 km away and a very technical 6-hole golf course. It’s perfect for learning and improving your game. Royal Golf La Bagnaia is 34 km away and it is an 18-hole course with over 130 hectares and immersed in the most breathtaking Tuscan views.
Nearby airports include Florence, which is 60 km away (a 50 minute drive) and Perugia, which is 134 km away (an hour and a half drive).
Description of buildings
The property consists of the large main villa, which has a net saleable area of 922 square metres (including 110 square meters of attic space and a 71.5 square metre basement), plus a portico of 20 square metres and a guest house that measures 134 square meters.
Main house 922 sq.m. Net saleable area + portico of 20 sq.m.
23 rooms- 11 bedrooms- 8 bathrooms
Ground floor: entrance with outside portico, hallway/billiard room with small bathroom, living room with fireplace, kitchen, living/dining room, bathroom, storage room, 1 bedroom with private bathroom, 3 additional bedrooms, bathroom.
Second floor: large living room with fireplace, large hallway, dining room, study, 2 kitchens, 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms.
Third floor: attic with a maximum height of 2.20 metres.
Basement: cellar, storage room, heating system.
The villa has several internal staircases connecting the ground floor and the first floor. It has 3 kitchens and numerous bedrooms and bathrooms. The structure can be used either as a single residence or divided into 3 independent apartments.
Guest house 134 sq.m (net saleable area)
6 rooms- 4 bedrooms- 3 bathrooms
The guest house is inside the old lemon house, of which it still retains the original façade from the early 1900s. It is on one level and has been divided into two independent apartments.
Apartment A: living room, kitchenette, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, storage room.
Apartment B: living room, kitchenette, bedroom with private bathroom, bedroom, bathroom and storage room.
Inside the property, next to the Italian garden, there is a small private chapel.
The area is calculated on the basis of the net floor area including interior partitions and increased by 10% for load-bearing walls. The portico area is calculated separately and should be added to the total area.
State and finishing
The property, built in 1930, retains the architectural features and charm of that time period.
Inside it is in good overall condition, although it would benefit from a general renovation.
The halls are frescoed and finished with stucco, some wooden ceilings are masterfully decorated, and a beautiful period staircase connects the ground floor with the upper floor.
External areas
The property includes about 67 hectares of private land, including 2 hectares that surround the villa and the guest house that are designated as parkland, with a beautiful Italian garden, swimming pool and private chapel.
Within the grounds there are 3 roads leading up to the villa, the main one being a long driveway through the woods.
The 67 hectares of land include forest, arable land and a vineyard measuring 4 ha about.
Use and potential uses
Villa La Dama Bianca has lovely architectural features and a great location. The villa can be both a magnificent private residence as well as a high-level hotel and wedding and event venue.