Borgo With Ancient Abbey, Florence Tuscany

A beautiful hamlet is for sale with an ancient abbey and land nestled in the hills above the Mugello valley and along the Via degli Dei, a renowned pathway that connects Bologna and Florence, Tuscany. Rich in art, history and charm, this legendary complex was built in 1084 by Count Ugo of Tuscany and later passed hands to the Medici family until the 18th century, when the monastery was completely restored and entrusted to a community of Trappists. The first ”Trappa” was founded in Buonsollazzo, a word derived from the Latin bonum solacium or ”Buonsolatio,” which expresses good exposure to the sun. The main building of the Abbey consists of the ancient church, the former monks’ lodgings, rooms for daily monastic practices, and the remains of ancient cloisters with beautiful columns. Antique barrels and tools used by the monks for the production and storage of wine and oil are also still present on site. Adjacent to the main building, there are various outbuildings and an historic underground passage that connects one of the annexes to the abbey. The property is set in 54 hectares / 133 acres of woodland and arable land. Careful restoration of the entire property would convert it into a sumptuous private residence or an impressive luxury rental accommodation.
PROPERTY Ref: FIR2021
Location: Florence; Tuscany region.
Type: Main complex with ancient church and lodgings 3200 sq m / 34 445 sq ft with land; plus complex of outbuildings 2500 sq m / 26 910 sq ft.
Annexes: Various annexes for a total of 2500 sq m / 26 910 sq ft). Ancient underground passage connects the abbey with one of the adjacent annexes.
Condition: To be completely restored.
Land/Garden: 54 hectares / 133 acres of woodland and arable land.
Swimming pool: Possible to construct a swimming pool subject to planning permission.
Parking space: Uncovered.

Distance to services: 1.5 km / 1 mile.
Distance to main airports: Florence 27 km / 17 miles, Pisa 103 km / 64 miles, Perugia 179 km / 111 miles.
Gravel road: 150 m / 492 ft

Utilities:
Fixed telephone network: to be connected
Heating: fireplaces
Water: natural spring
Electricity: connected