and”ManlisaThe listing price is $19.66 million. The villa, built in 1300, was listed in 2017. Scandicciin Tuscany. This stunning estate hosted the family of Francesco del Giocondo, the husband of the noblewoman depicted in the filmManlisa” Leonardo da Vinci.
Villa Antinori for sale
Del Giocondo commissioned Leonardo da Vinci to paint a portrait of his wife, Lisa. This priceless painting is now on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.
Diletta Giorgolo, head of residential at Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, told Fox Business that the villa is one of the oldest properties near Florence. Villa Montaguglione, known today as Villa Antinori, is located on the left bank of the Arno River, just three kilometers from downtown Florence.
“Its Renaissance architecture speaks volumes about its historical significance and artistic value, making it a true gem for anyone who appreciates European history and culture,” Jogolo said.
The villa is Decorated with period details, it has 14 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms.
“The potential buyer is likely to be someone with a deep appreciation for history and art, especially someone with a special affinity for the Florentine Renaissance,” Giorgolo said.
Villa Antinori is set on nearly 67 acres of land and has its own private hexagonal chapel, as well as other buildings on the property with tennis courts and a swimming pool. The gardens are filled with roses and symmetrical flower beds, including a giant “knight’s ladder” in the shape of a spur, the real estate agency said.
Many famous historical figures were reported to have frequented the villa, and in August 1934, the Italian government hosted Austrian Chancellor Kurt von Schuschnigg at the estate following the assassination of his predecessor, Engelbert Dollfuss.
General Jean Baptiste Jules Bernadotte is said to have stayed at the villa during Napoleon Bonaparte’s campaign in Italy, and a portrait of a woman believed to have been left by him is preserved in one of the rooms.
“This residence offers a unique opportunity to own and live in the midst of Renaissance history, surrounded by timeless beauty and cultural significance,” said Giorgolo.