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.

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Listing of the Day

Location: Rome

Price: €15 million (US$16 million)

A longtime home to the Gucci family stands on Via della Camilluccia, one of the most exclusive residential streets north of Rome, where a private gate opens to the main entrance of a villa surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Aldo Gucci, the eldest son of fashion house founder Guccio Gucci, began construction of this historic four-story villa, which combines Tuscan design with English-style accents, in the late 1940s. It was completed in 1951 and restored with fine finishes in the 1990s.

“There are no other villas on sale such a short distance from the historic center of Rome, and this one is surrounded by a large private park and has a swimming pool,” said listing agent Chiara Gennarelli. “Another fundamental aspect is security—it’s very close to the foreign ministry; therefore, the location is very controlled and very safe.”

A shell-shaped wooden staircase greets visitors who enter the main villa from the first floor, which also has a bright living room with charming bow windows, two living rooms (one with a fireplace, another with space for a grand piano), a dining room and a study.

A large kitchen is found on the garden level along with a game room, a laundry area, and a staff area consisting of three rooms, a bathroom and a garage.

The second floor houses the primary bedroom, as well as four other bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. The third level features a large room with a fireplace and striking views of downtown Rome, a bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a terrace and a staircase that leads to a large and a rooftop terrace.

“The spectacular rooftop penthouse has a fireplace and a large living room,” Gennarelli said. “A staircase leads directly to the upper terrace,” which overlooks the Altare della Patria, or Altar of the Fatherland, a national monument that lies between the Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill, which honors the first king of a unified Italy in Rome’s historic center.

The property includes a second villa Aldo Gucci built in the early 1960s for one of his sons. It has a separate entrance from Via Pecori Giraldi and is in need of renovation. “The second villa offers various possibilities,” Gennarelli said. “It could be a guest house or a home for the children once they grow up, or even a home office. I could also see this asset as an investment: Buy the villa to live in and split the second unit into medium-sized apartments to resell them.”

Gennarelli said the history is palpable crossing the gate into the property. “You perceive the history of this family linked to the world of fashion, and you can imagine the days they spent there. But you can also project yourself there in the future—perhaps after doing renovations.”

Stats

The main villa, which sits on 1.7 acres of parklike land, has more than 12,916 square feet and there are six bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. The three-story secondary villa, which needs renovation, has nearly 9,700 square feet of space. It has three levels and five bathrooms. It includes a greenhouse for plants and two outbuildings.

Amenities

The main villa has an elevator connecting all floors. Gennarelli noted that the home also has a hobby room featuring an English-style pool table and a large living room with a piano, “which is great for hosting events and dinners with friends.”

The outdoor pool has a dressing room that includes a shower and a bathroom. The property also includes an indoor garage and a covered outdoor space for parking cars next to the secondary villa.

Neighborhood Notes

The property is a 10-minute drive from the Tiber River and the historic center of Rome.

“The area is amazing,” Gennarelli said. “It’s surrounded by green parks and neighbors include  embassies, important families in private villas, professionals, and famous yacht architecture studios. There is a shopping street at the end of the road with everything you need, from pharmacies and supermarkets to bars and restaurants.”

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