The Art of Restoration
A single, integrated practice holding every stage of the restoration journey within one vision, from the first sight of a forgotten estate to the moment you arrive.
Every Florence Hills project begins as a conversation about how you live. We listen to the building, read its history, and work alongside master artisans whose knowledge of local stone, lime plaster, and traditional timber has been passed down across generations.
Architecture, structure, landscape, and interiors are developed together by our in-house team of civil engineers and restoration specialists, Florentines with deep ties to this landscape and its craftspeople. The result is a home of rare quality, built to the highest standard, designed around no one but you.
How We Work
Our Service Covers the Entire Journey
- Property Finding & Acquisition
- Project Design & Direction
- Restoration & Construction
- Long-term Stewardship
Property Finding
We identify estates of historic significance and exceptional potential across Tuscany’s most coveted settings, with access to opportunities that rarely reach the open market.
Property Aquisition
Florence Hills manages every step of the acquisition process, from due diligence to closing, providing international buyers with a discreet, effortless path to ownership.
Legal & Fiscal Consultancy
Through our purchase-to-restore model, we work with trusted legal and fiscal advisors to structure each acquisition efficiently, minimising tax burdens and protecting your interests at every stage.
Project Design
Every project begins with a bespoke concept shaped around your vision and way of life, delivered with complete clarity on scope, timeline, and budget from day one.
Project Management
Our project managers coordinate architects, engineers, and artisans across every stage, safeguarding budgets and timelines while ensuring the restoration process remains coherent and uncompromising throughout.
Architectural, Structural & MEP Design
Our in-house team oversees every discipline from the outset, aligning architecture, structure, and technical systems within a single coordinated framework designed to perform and endure.
Interior Design
Working closely with each client, we design interiors that reflect their individuality and way of life, uniting comfort, materiality, and refined aesthetics within a single coherent vision.
Administrative Permits
Historic estates require specialised authorisations. Florence Hills manages the entire permitting process, from urban planning and environmental assessments to zoning, landscape, and hydrogeological constraints.
Procurement
We source certified materials from trusted suppliers and engage master artisans with the specialist knowledge each project demands, assembling the right expertise for its character, scale, and complexity.
Construction & Restoration
Every stage is executed to the highest standard, drawing on traditional techniques true to the property’s period alongside contemporary construction practices, managed with precision throughout.
Architectural Finishes & Furnishings
From lime plaster and natural stone to bespoke metalwork and joinery, our finishes respect the building’s heritage while enhancing its durability, character, and long-term value.
External Works
We design and deliver complete external works, from gardens, terraces, and pools to roads and infrastructure, conceived as a continuation of the architecture and shaped around the natural setting.
Property Maintenance & Management
Beyond completion, we provide discreet estate management and concierge services, handling everything from landscaping and upkeep to staff coordination, so that ownership is exactly what it should be: effortless.
Rental Management
For owners who choose to generate returns, we oversee every aspect of rental management, from positioning and pricing to guest relations, protecting the estate’s value while maximising its potential.
Client & Guest Experiences
We design bespoke Tuscan experiences for owners and their guests, from private wine tastings to exclusive cultural journeys, each one arranged with local insight and genuine care.
Our Approach
One trusted partner, every step of the way.
While you focus on the vision, we handle everything else. As a unified team of civil engineers, architects, and master builders, we manage every detail from acquisition to completion with precision and complete discretion.
Restoration through dialogue.
No two projects are the same, and no two clients are alike. We begin every commission with a deep conversation about how you live, what you value, and what you want to come home to. The design follows from that understanding, not the other way around.
Where craftsmanship meets innovation
We begin with the building – its history, its materials, its accumulated intelligence – and work outward from there. Traditional techniques and contemporary engineering are not in tension here. They complete each other.
Crafted for generations to come
We preserve the soul of every building while integrating the comfort, safety, and efficiency of contemporary living. Each estate is restored with a deep respect for its landscape and a commitment to natural materials, built to endure and to be passed on.
locations
CHIANTI CLASSICO
Chianti Classico, between Florence and Siena, offers estates amid vineyards and olive groves, ideal for restoration, agritourism, rentals, and enduring inheritance value.
MUGELLO
North of Florence, Mugello offers rolling hills, historic villages, and fine cuisine. Properties provide privacy, expansive land, authentic living, and opportunities for agricultural holdings.
VAL D’ORCIA
South of Siena, Val d’Orcia is a UNESCO World Heritage site of rolling hills and medieval towns. Coveted villas offer vineyards, olive groves, and luxury rental potential.
CRETE SENESI
Near Siena, this hidden region of clay hills and truffles offers farmhouses and large plots ideal for farming, agritourism, rentals, and private rustic retreats.