A Florentine residence set between the city and the countryside, whose tower - according to historical sources - was used by Galileo Galilei to observe the sky, is now being offered for sale by Lionard Luxury Real Estate  (https://www.lionard.com/galileo-home-florence-panoramic-property-garden.html).

    The scientist lived in the immediate vicinity in the early 17th century.

    "From this house Galileo Galilei, contemplating the motion of the stars, divined that of the Earth," reads a plaque inside the property, located on Costa San Giorgio, a prestigious hillside street in Florence's Oltrarno district, just steps from Ponte Vecchio.
    The home has approximately 642 square meters of interior space and features a private garden of 330 square meters, as well as two terraces within the tower, one of which offers sweeping 360-degree panoramic views over the city, from the Duomo to Forte Belvedere, close to the renowned Bardini and Boboli Gardens.
    The property is owned by an American entrepreneur, who acquired it with his wife as a family residence in Florence.
    Intending to relocate closer to their children studying abroad, today the property has been put on the market at €12.5 million.
    The residence offers spacious, light-filled interiors designed for contemporary living over three floors, connected also by an elevator, while preserving its historic character, in a setting of privacy and tranquillity.
    The ground floor, with gives direct access to the garden, includes a sitting room, a gym, and a kitchen opening onto a large veranda conceived as an open-air living area.
    The first floor features a grand living room with a fireplace, interconnected spaces for hosting family and guests, a dining room, and a two-level kitchen with breakfast area, pantry, and laundry.
    The second floor hosts a master suite with two en-suite bathrooms, each with their own anteroom, as well as a private study.
    The garden is a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city and can accommodate private gatherings of up to 120 guests.
   

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