This charming Tuscan property for sale consists of a large main house, a guest house, and a small annex (studio, gym or staff quarters) set within the confines of a small estate. The excellent location is sought after by many as it enjoys easy access to three of Tuscany's main cities, being Florence, Siena and Arezzo.
The Farmhouse
Restored by the current owners in the 1990s this typical Tuscan farmhouse was built using local stone on solid foundations and dates back at least 150 years. During the restoration considerable effort was made to retain original features and characteristics such as stone arches, hard wood beamed ceilings, cotto flooring and the charming 'mangiatoia' feature piece saved from the pigsty. The house offers approx. 300 m2 of floorspace and offers great views from every window over the gardens and surrounding Tuscan countryside. Via a beautiful 'pietra serena' stone stair case, we arrive to the first floor consisting of 3 double bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The ground floor consists of a fully equipped traditional Italian kitchen with spacious dining room, lounge and den/TV room. There is also a large covered terrace, for al fresco dining. The ground floor of the main farmhouse has multiple access points which also create a lot of natural light inside.
Guesthouse
Situated adjacent to the main farmhouse is a two floor stone barn (160 m2 floorspace) which has also been lovingly restored. The ground floor consists of an open-plan living-dining featuring a beautiful central fireplace, perfect for cosy winter evenings. The first floor consists of one large master bedroom with balcony and an en-suite bathroom. The guesthouse also enjoys many unique features such as hand crafted iron railings and a lovely loggia that runs half way around the house.
Annexes
There is a small annex (20 m2) built for storage but easily converted into a studio or gym.
Gardens & Grounds
There is approximately 1 ha / 2.5 acres of land included in the sale of this property. The property is surrounded by a gardens and various patio's and terraces. The lower garden extends down into the forest.
Location
The location of this beautiful farmhouse for sale is one of the main positive aspects of the property. For those seeking privacy and tranquility in an un-spoilt area of Tuscany, this property is for you. There are beautiful views over the bell tower and roof-tops of the nearby village, as well as the surrounding countryside. Situated on the outskirts of a quiet residential village between Siena and Arezzo, the property offers the peace and tranquility of the countryside and the convenience of being close to a big city. Italy's main A1 highway can be reached in less than 10 mins making day-trips to the cities and coast that much easier.
Restaurants & shops 10 min | A1 Highway 15 min | Siena 40 min | Florence 60 min | Chianti Wine region 25 min
Эта очаровательная вилла расположена в панорамной позиции на вершине холма, из окон виллы открывается вид на старинный монастырь и городок Форколи.
Недавно отреставрированный фермерский дом, расположенный в панорамном месте в нескольких минутах езды от средневековой Вольтерры.