5 Bedroom Villa in Antico Borgo Chianti Classico, Florence

Some places just feel like they have a story to tell. This classical estate in Chianti, right near Florence, almost whispers its history as soon as you walk through the old entrance. The gravel crunches a bit under your feet and there is always some bird or light wind slipping between the olive trees. Right away you notice that this is the real Italy, not a postcard shot or a polished-up villa just for show. Vineyards spill out in every direction and there is that mix of olive groves sitting further up the slope. The old stone buildings just look like they have always belonged here, soaking up the Tuscan sun one day at a time.

The villa itself is from the early eighteen hundreds which sounds serious but really gives off this solid, easygoing feeling inside. High ceilings up above and thick stone walls that keep things nice and cool even when August really hits. You might notice wooden beams and window frames where the light comes in at just the right angle. There are five bedrooms altogether, but each one has its own simple touch or little view so you never forget you are in the heart of Tuscany. Some mornings you wake up and just stand by the window watching the fog settle way down into the valleys before breakfast. Honestly it just feels easy here. You want to cook real meals in the kitchen, or just bring bread and tomatoes back from the village and sit outside.

That is not even everything. There is a second building just a short walk from the villa with eight separate apartments that people book for weekends or sometimes for weeks when they are lucky. Some are one bedroom and some fit a couple more people. Each one has a way of facing out towards the country, going almost silent at night except for the crickets and the low hum of the countryside. Two swimming pools make it even better if you like swimming or just prefer relaxing, with kids dragging towels behind them in the sun or friends laughing over cold drinks in the afternoon. The bigger pool sits just behind this quiet private garden. I stood there for a while and just watched the hills roll out into the distance with the sun lowering behind them. You can still hear someone reading quietly nearby now and then.

This is not just a home, honestly, it is a proper working winery, which you do not see every day. The property covers around one hundred hectares. The vineyards take up about twenty and another twenty goes to olive trees. Most vines here are Chianti Classico and the oldest rows are almost fifty years old. Early in the morning you might catch the sound of a tractor or taste a bit of that warm air that smells like earth and crushed leaves. There is a real cantina too, where the wine ages. The smell of barrels and stone is one of those things you will not forget soon.

The olive oil is just as serious. Four thousand trees. They pick the fruit by hand. You will sometimes find yourself wandering through the groves and all you can hear is wind and maybe your own steps. The oil is pressed here and sent out across Florence and beyond. You really can almost put your phone away for a while here. It just happens.

Close to the old entrance is an outbuilding with a tasting room and a little reception space plus offices. The business side of things ticks along quietly in the background. A couple of the older barns and sheds are waiting for someone to come along and decide what they should be next. You could turn one into an artist's hideaway or a new gathering space for long evening dinners.

The estate is not just a private retreat. It has been run by people who have real experience. Guests come to taste the Chianti and see what Italian wine country feels like. Bottles from here make their way all across Italy and overseas too. Even an American group picks up wine from here. If you want to jump in but do not know everything right away, the current owner will stick around and help you get to know the ropes with no pressure.

The best part is Florence is so close you can just slip away for a happy hour or a proper espresso. You get that easy balance between the peaceful life out here in Chianti and the culture of the city.

The only real way to know if this Florence estate is right is to see it yourself and feel what it is like to stand among the vines. Ask any question or just walk the property with us. At LuxuryProperty.com we try to help big moves feel a bit more comfortable, whatever you decide.