Property for Sale in Scandicci, Tuscany
Scandicci lies on the south-western edge of Florence, in the Province of Florence. The town on the plain is a busy residential and manufacturing centre, well known for its leather goods and fashion workshops, while the hills behind it are rural, with villas, farms and olive groves.
The Town and the Hills
Modern Scandicci is linked to the middle of Florence by tram. South of the town, the countryside rises towards the Val di Pesa, dotted with castles, villas and parish churches, including the Castello dell’Acciaiolo.
Nearby are Lastra a Signa along the Arno, Impruneta to the south-east and San Casciano in Val di Pesa at the edge of the Chianti hills.
Property for Sale in Scandicci
The few homes listed are all in the countryside: a rustic country house, part of a historic house and a large villa estate. This is an expensive market because of the closeness to Florence, with prices from around €1 million to well into eight figures for the largest estate.
Everyday Life and Getting There
Scandicci has every service a resident needs, including supermarkets, schools and health centres, with Florence’s hospitals a short drive away. Living in the hills gives a rural setting within easy reach of the city.
The A1 motorway has a Firenze Scandicci exit, and the FI-PI-LI dual carriageway towards Pisa and Livorno starts nearby. Florence airport is very close, and Pisa airport is reached by road or rail.
Buying in Scandicci
Historic villas near Florence are often listed buildings, which means any work needs approval from the heritage authorities as well as the comune. Part of a house may also share gardens, driveways or roofs with neighbours, so read the rules on common areas carefully.
Large estates often include outbuildings and farmland. Ask a geometra to compare the cadastral plans and building permits with the property on the ground before agreeing terms.