The Property (700 sqm)
The main house dates back to the 13th century and contains 4 self-contained apartments, each with private entrances.
The main part of the house is entered through the hallway, now a breakfast room with a wood-burning stove.
The kitchen is next door and has a central unit as well as access to a private south-facing terrace.
Next to the kitchen is the large drawing room, dominated by an impressive altered fireplace and enjoying views south and west. Behind this large room is a bedroom and shower room.
Throughout the property are old or very old terracotta floors, some dating back to the 13th century. Upstairs are 4 double bedrooms each with en suite bathrooms and all tastefully appointed.
All the rooms enjoy traditional, and often original, wooden beamed ceilings, painted walls and newly installed windows.
The property also has a walled courtyard used as an outdoor eating area with a working forno (Pizza oven).
There are 2 cantine (wine cellars) below the farmhouse.
The Fienile (500sqm)
This unconverted 12th century barn was once a church but now needs complete restoration. Outline planning consent has been granted for the fienile to be converted into two apartments on the first floor and a four-bedroom apartment on the ground floor. There is also a store of circa 600sqm.
The Equestrian Centre
The recently built, fully equipped, equestrian centre contains stabling for 20 horses and has two covered exercise circles as well as a 25m by 50m uncovered pitch for practice. There is also a wooden built bar and storage buildings.
Garden and land
The garden is laid out around the house on an easy to maintain basis and there are a number of terraces and slopes that have been thoughtfully landscaped.
There are approximately 15 ha of farmland, which contains 1000 productive olive trees as well as a number of fruit trees, woodland and pasture used as riding areas for the horses.
There is a swimming pool of 8m by 4m which enjoys breataking views from the water.
Local Area
The village of Pelago has a number of shops, a post office, bank, and a chemist. Nearby the town of Pontassieve has a much larger number of shops, supermarkets and restaurants and provides frequent rail access into Florence, 20 minutes away.
Close to the property is the fortified monastery of Vallombrosa and the Chianti Rufina and Pomino wine growing regions.
The Vallombrosa national park boundaries are also close by, the property is surrounded by a largely woodland and farmland – vineyards, fruit orchards and olive groves predominate as well as pasture for the horses.
Services
Recently installed Gas C/H system with a private gas tank. Electricity, 2 Telephone lines The property has recently been rewired and renovated to a very high standard. A new roof was put on the property 1 year ago.
Viewing
All viewing is strictly by appointment through La Vecchia Toscana Properties.
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