San Miniato, Tuscany 56028

A historic 16th-century residence in the heart of San Miniatos historic centre, offering approximately 486 sqm of living space. The property features elegant and spacious reception areas, 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, along with a guest apartment comprising a living room with kitchen, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. The estate is further enhanced by a 24 sqm garage, a panoramic terrace, a loggia, and a private garden of approximately 240 sqm. Geographic position Palazzo Storico del Belvedere is located in the heart of the historic centre of San Miniato, an elegant hilltop town in Tuscany set in a strategic position between Florence and Pisa. The town is renowned for its rich historical heritage, its celebrated white truffle tradition and the wide panoramic views stretching across the hills of the Valdarno and the Val dElsa. Empoli, an important reference point for everyday services and for railway connections along the FlorencePisa line, is about 15 km away and can be reached in approximately 15 minutes by car. Pontedera lies about 20 km away (around 18 minutes), while the well-known spa town of Montecatini Terme is about 30 km away and can be reached in approximately 40 minutes. Thanks to its central location in the heart of Tuscany, the property also offers easy access to some of the regions most important cities. Florence and Pisa are both about 42 km away and can be reached in roughly 30 minutes by car, while Livorno, with its harbour and seafront overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, lies about 52 km away (around 40 minutes). The international airports of Florence and Pisa, both located approximately 42 km from the property, can be reached comfortably in about half an hour and provide direct connections to the main European cities. Description of buildings The property comprises a spacious main residence and a guest apartment, set within a 16th-century palazzo in the historic centre of San Miniato. The total living space is approximately 486 sqm, complemented by a panoramic terrace of about 24 sqm, a smaller terrace of 2 sqm, a loggia of around 15 sqm, a private garden of 240 sqm, and a garage of approximately 24 sqm. Inside the property there are the main residence and a separate guest apartment. Main residence 5 bedrooms 5 bathrooms Ground floor - Entrance hall - Large living/dining room with fireplace - Dining room with access to the panoramic terrace, which also leads to the private garden - Kitchen with island - Bathroom with hallway - Bedroom/study - Bathroom - Storage room - Hallway with staircase leading to the upper floor - Garage with a floor area of approximately 24 sqm First floor - Two bedrooms, one of which has a small 2 sqm terrace overlooking the valley - Bathroom - Further bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Lower ground floor - Living room/kitchen with access to a loggia of approximately 15 sqm and the private garden - Large utility area with living and sleeping quarters - Bathroom. Guest apartment 1 bedroom 1 bathroom Lower ground floor - Kitchen/living room with access to a loggia of approximately 15 sqm and the private garden - Utility area with sleeping quarters - Bathroom The surface area has been calculated on the basis of the net usable floor area including internal partitions, with an additional 10% allowance for load-bearing walls. The surfaces of the loggia, terraces, storage rooms and garage are calculated separately and added to the total. State and finishing Palazzo Storico del Belvedere has undergone a meticulous restoration that enhances its historic character through the use of premium materials and high-quality finishes, achieving a refined balance between tradition and contemporary comfort. The main residence features handcrafted terracotta flooring from Impruneta by Fornace Pesci, while the bedrooms are finished with solid cherry wood parquet by Parchettificio Toscano. In the garden level and ancillary spaces, porcelain stoneware by Saime San Prospero and Rex Ceramiche Artistiche has been selected. Piet