Dating back to the 13th century the ex-convent has been lovingly restored and maintained by its current owners. In total there are approximately 700 m2 of floor area spread over the main house and the separate guest apartment. Wrapping around this impressive Tuscan house there are approximately 3 hectares of land with manicured gardens, swimming pool, woodland and olive groves.

The hilltop position provides 360 degree views with the lights of Florence visible in the distance in the evening. Absolute tranquillity can be enjoyed whilst in under ten minutes there is the small town of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa where one finds a good range of services.

The Main House

On arrival at this historic Tuscan house one approaches the main gate via a cypress tree lined avenue. Once one enters the gate the green lawns sweep to either side and a box hedge viale leads one to the main doorway into the stone tower of the southern facade. When the huge door is pulled open one is immediately charmed by the enclosed courtyard; its wonderful cobbled floor and loggia provide an environment perfect for summer dining and receptions, whilst also allowing one to imagine life within the convent several hundred years ago.

The principal reception rooms on the ground floor boast high ceilings, antique terracotta floors and impressive features such as the huge fireplace in the dining room, carved oak beams, vaulted ceilings and an elegant stairway. Three separate apartments have been created allowing one to provide privacy and independent facilities to guests or indeed generate a rental income. It however is very clear how the property can be used as a single residence with a couple of minor alterations.

The ground floor provides two drawing rooms, a dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms sharing two bathrooms and a bedroom with ensuite bathroom. A grand stairway leads to the upper floor as well as a stairway to the cellars.

To the upper floor there is a spacious apartment with kitchen, open plan living-dining room, three bedrooms and two bathrooms; the bedroom within in the tower is particularly charming and provides magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. The apartment is entered from the elegant sitting room at the top of the main stairway which is also the entry point from the wonderful loggia that overlooks the courtyard. This exterior stairway allows the possibility of an independent access to the first floor residences.

To the west wing of the first floor one can access a small one bedroom apartment which would be ideal as service or nanny accommodation.

To the lower level of the property one finds two large cantina rooms under the east wing; these cellar rooms are currently used for storage but could be adapted to create an impressive wine cellar and tasting room.

The Eastern façade of the property is perhaps its most impressive with its painted stucco, stone window surrounds and architraves and the established creeper weaving up to the stone tower. This garden area, accessed from the stone stairway from the kitchen and dining rooms, is another area ideal for summer dining and entertaining.

Annexes

To the lower terrace, along the west wing of the property, one find a two bedroom apartment of 60 m2 with open plan living and dining room. With separate access it could be used as guest, rental or service accommodation.

In addition there is a barn of 150 m2 which could be used for storage, garaging or additional accommodation.

Gardens and Land

The house is surrounded by approximately 3 hectares of land which provides manicured garden areas around the main residence and a separate pool area to the south from which the magnificent views can be enjoyed. The pool measures 6m x 12m.

The rest of the land is laid to woodland and olive groves.

Location

In just under ten minutes one reaches the attractive hilltop town of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa where a good range of services can be found including some restaurants. The entrance to the principal Siena-Florence dual carriageway is also just 10 minutes from the property allowing central Florence to be reached in 30 minutes and Siena in 45 minutes. Pisa airport is 1 hour by car.

Services-restaurant 10 min. | Tavarnelle Val di Pesa 10 min. | Siena-Firenze carriageway 10 min. | Florence 30 min. | Siena 45 min. | Pisa airport 1 hours | Florence airport 50 min. |

Ref
FI-1607
Price
€2,950,000
Status
Active
Pool
Yes
Condition
Fair
Beds
8
Baths
5
Land Size
3 Ha
Internal area
700 m²
2,950,000
Interior 700 m²
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 5
Land 3 Ha
Pool Yes
FI-1607

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