Originally a castle dating back to the 12th century, the castle was transformed into a villa by a noble Florentine family between the 15th and 19th centuries.

The House of Medici is synonymous with the Italian Renaissance and the art-loving family of wealthy bankers (and three popes) were renowned for their political prowess in Florence as well as their patronage of the Renaissance’s greatest artists, including Sandro Botticelli and Michelangelo.

Less than 4 miles from the historic centre of Lucca, this charming Tuscan estate comes with not just one, but two historic villas nestled on 4.94 acres of landscaped grounds with formal Italian gardens, fountains, and two swimming pools.

The turnkey property boasts a romantic Tuscan setting overlooking the edge of the fortified village of Malmantile near Florence, and is within walking distance to local shops and restaurants.