Michelangelo’s villa in Tuscany is for sale

The idea of living in a Villa in Tuscany is already on its own a fantastic dream. But if that villa was once the home of the famous artist Michelangelo? Yes, the Renaissance master Michelangelo, the same artist that painted the Sistine Chapel  Located in the Tuscany region between Florence and Siena this property was acquired by the artist in 1549 when he was 74 years old and a document that comes with house, shows how much he paid for this amazing home: 2,281 fiorini (florins, type of currency) which is the equivalent of 270,000 € today. The Buonarroti family owned the villa for 300 years, until 1867. The third homeowners since Michelangelo are a couple who lived on the property for over 20 years and lovingly restored it to preserve the original atmosphere. You can feel the history entering the mill and by touching the original stone, still worn out by the unceasing labor of donkeys.

The 1200-square-meter (12916 square feet) stone villa was built around an 11th century tower, known as the ‘Tower of Michelangelo.’ It has ten bedrooms, seven bathrooms, several living rooms including one with fireplace and brick barrel-vaulted ceiling, a country style kitchen. An ancient Etruscan driveway leads to the main house, which is connected to a tower that dates back to 1047, and two private apartments. The third floor of the main house has been left unrestored, allowing the future owner to remodel the space to their liking, while an additional building can be used as storage. The ancient mill is located on the ground floor of a building with a two-bedroom apartment on the top floor and a balcony that offers a breathtaking view of the landscape. 

When the current owners were asked who they thought would be the best fit for the property, Young said the answer was very simple: “They wanted the new owner to love the property as much as they do. They believe they are not the ‘owners’ of the property but rather stewards of a sacred piece of history, and they are looking for someone to whom they can pass the torch, so to speak.”

They believe that whoever has the same love and appreciation for the property will continue to preserve and protect the former home of Michelangelo, a piece of history combined with the rarity of an ancient mill. Price on market $9.2 Million.