Unique property comprising a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom villa dating from the late 1800s, plus independent cottage and outbuildings incl. garage surrounded by fenced grounds with mature trees and additional land which combined extends to approx. 1 hectare.
The property which is located just a few minutes drive from a local town is reached via a cypress and olive tree lined driveway.
Villa
The main house, originally the summer residence of an aristocratic family, was skilfully restored with quality materials in 2016 to create a comfortable, family home.
The living space is set out as follows: Ground floor; Entrance hall with "pietra serena" stone staircase leading to the upper floor, Spacious living room with antique stone fireplace and door leading to the garden, kitchen with cooking range, dining room with a charming vaulted ceiling and bathroom. Handmade terracotta floor tiles throughout. To the rear there is a laundry/utility room. There are four entrances, one on each side of the villa.
On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms ( each with a wooden floor ) and 3 bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms have an ensuite bathroom with hand painted "Vietri" tiles. The master bedroom has a spacious bathroom with double sinks, a free standing, cast iron bathtub and shower.
There is also a comfortable sitting room on the first floor with an attractive, decorated ceramic stove.
The first floor provides access to the panoramic balcony, typical of villa's dating from the 1800s.
All windows are equipped with fly screens. Underfloor heating system throughout. Beamed ceilings. The hot water and heating system is powered by pellets. There is also a GPL underground gas tank installed on the property. Communal water system plus cistern for irrigation.
Cottage
The cottage, restored in 2015 is set out on two floors. The first floor reached by a characteristic, external staircase is set out as follows; kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom. On the ground floor there is a large room which lends itself to various uses, with vaulted ceiling, a large fireplace and WC. Terracotta floor tiles throughout.
In one of the outbuildings there is an in-built kitchen with BBQ ideal for outdoor dining during the summer months.
Grounds
The garden surrounding the property is entirely fenced and has a gated entrance ( automatic ). It is equipped with an irrigation system. The remaining land includes various fruit trees and approx. 40 olive trees. There is also a paddock and stabling suitable for keeping a horse.
The property offers a panoramic view of the town of Foiano della Chiana which can be reached in a few minutes by car and approx. 20 minutes on foot. Truly an ideal location, immersed in the countryside in a peaceful setting yet so close to all necessary amenities. The property is not isolated as there are other villas close by.
Location
Strategic position with the A1 motorway just a 10 minute drive away. Just 15 minutes from the excellent Valdichiana outlet village shopping centre and a 25 minute drive from the beautiful city of Arezzo. Siena is a 40 minute drive away.
Villa Interior; 200 m2
Reception rooms; 3
Bedrooms; 4
Bathrooms; 4
Cottage and outbuildings; 160 m2
Reception rooms; 2
Bedrooms; 1
Bathrooms; 2
Land; approx. 1 Ha
One of the few remaining country houses available to buy and restore in this sought-after area of Tuscany, just 35 minutes south of Florence.
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