Real estate buffs will say that a good property is like a priceless work of art, but this newly sold Italian villa, where the legendary artist Michelangelo grew up, takes it to a new level.
Located in the village of Settignano, northeast of Florence, the home— now known as Villa Michelangelo—was built between the 14th and 15th centuries.
Not only did it serve as the childhood home of the Renaissance artist, but also as a studio for the budding sculptor and painter, according to a November announcement of the sale from Building Heritage/Forbes Global Properties, which represented both parties in the transaction.
Building Heritage/Forbes Global Properties
The 9,700-square-foot-home was on the market for €8 million (US$8.6 million), though the final sale price was not disclosed.
Spread over four levels, the building has covered terraces and a square internal tower, once used as a guardhouse. It’s surrounded by an orchard and some 200 olive trees, covering an area of almost 2.5 acres.
Mansion Global couldn’t identify either party involved in the transaction.
Building Heritage/Forbes Global Properties
Michelangelo, born as Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, was born in Caprese in 1475 and died in Rome in 1564 at the age of 88.
His most famous works include the sculptures Pietà and David—which were created before the artist turned 30—as well as two of the most influential frescoes in the history of Western art: the scenes from Genesis on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome and The Last Judgment on its altar wall.
Source : MansionGlobal