You can own Michelangelo’s Tuscan villa (for about $10 million)

The former home of Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, better known simply as Michelangelo, is up for sale. An opportunity to own his Tuscan villa can be yours for a whopping USD$8,162,821 (about CDN$10.8 million).

Regarded by many as the preeminent artist of all time, Michelangelo was a master in several facets including poetry and painting as well as engineering, sculpting and architectural design. He is perhaps best recognized for his spectacular paintings on the Sistine Chapel ceiling, among other masterpieces.

He lived mostly in Rome and passed away there in 1564 at the age of 88. Despite his home address, Michelangelo considered himself a Florentine, describing himself as a “dear sculptor and Florentine citizen” on the original deed of this Tuscan villa.

At the age of 72, Michelangelo purchased this one-of-a-kind estate. The Buonarroti family owned the historical property for more than 300 years. According to Handsome Properties International, the brokerage that’s representing this listing, just three other families have held ownership of the property since the Buonarroti family sold it in 1867.

From 1867 to 1888, the Manenti family owned the villa until it was sold to the Brandani family. They retained possession until 1973 when the current owners, the Busoni family, purchased the estate. While they say they are still in love with the property, the sellers have a desire to be closer to their son.

They are interested in finding a buyer who can give the property the respect and understanding they feel it commands. The current owner has done an impeccable job restoring and preserving the estate for the qualified buyer. Serving as an added bonus, the deed that Michelangelo once held will be transferred to the new purchaser.

Those looking to make this purchase can imagine being sprawled out in one of the three multi-story buildings that make up the property. Above the rolling hills sits an ancient tower thought to be circa 11^th century. With more than six acres at nearly 13,000 square feet of living space, inhabitants feel like they have been transported back in time.

Exquisite original features like beamed and barrel ceilings and expansive fireplaces can be found throughout. Every room in the home, including the eight bedrooms and seven full bathrooms, showcases furnishings that are true to the Renaissance period.

That being said, modern conveniences like high-end appliances and televisions have been subtly incorporated throughout to keep with the times. Yet why prepare food any other way than in the huge stone hearth where Michelangelo cooked?

Though if it ever gets too hot inside, the outdoors are just as special. Breathtaking views, mature plants and exquisitely maintained park style grounds are found here. This Tuscan villa also features Chianti vineyards, a lemon orchard, olive grove and the original olive oil mill. Gourmet meals are right within your fingertips.