Situated at 500m above sea level, amongst the stunning hills
of Tuscany and overlooking the Arno Valley and beyond to the
Chianti hills and north to the Apennines, the property is a
working farm dating back to the 15th Century. Behind the property
are the Pratomagno mountains with the Vallombrosa Monastery
and National Park close by. The property also enjoys a mild
climate as well as spectacular views over the surrounding vineyards
and olive groves.
The property is currently
run as an agriturismo (holiday accommodation on a farming property)
and in total comprises of 8 hectares (with 1100 olive trees
and 4500 newly planted vines), a small manor house (Villa Padronale),
a restaurant (la Fattoria), swimming pool, a block of 4 apartments
(il Magazzino) and a further house converted into 2 apartments
(il Frantoio). The whole property has been well maintained and
looked after over the years by careful owners who now wish to
retire.
1 - Villa
Padronale
Villa Padronale is a traditional Tuscan farmhouse probably dating
from about the 16th century and is spread over three floors
(two ground floors and a first floor). The well presented and
well maintained accommodation consists of a living room, dining
room, 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen and cantina with laundry.
The front door leads from a spacious reception terrace into
the living room with fireplace, the living room also enjoys
a south west facing terrace. There is space for further accommodation
in the lovely old dovecote on the top of the house and also
on the lower ground floor.
There is a separate
garage and storage facility which could (subject to planning
consent) become additional accommodation and a new swimming
pool area.
2 - Il Frantoio
The Frantoio is close to the Villa Padronale and probably of
a similar age. This has been well converted into two apartments
that could easily be merged to provide a lovely family home.
The ground floor accommodation (123 sqm) provides an apartment
of a living room, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and storage area while
the upstairs apartment (70 sqm) provides a lovely large studio
bedroom with an en suite bathroom and kitchenette.
There is a pleasant
garden and sun terrace to the south of the house providing ample
space to install a swimming pool. There is also a range of outbuildings
providing garages and storage areas that could be converted
(subject to planning consent) to provide further accommodation.
3 - La Fattoria
The Fattoria is of recent yet traditional reconstruction providing
approximately 220 sq. meters of double height space which could
divide and extend to provide two or three reception rooms, kitchen
and 3 to 4 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms all facing onto
a south and west facing terrace.
The Fattoria gives
a feeling of light and space beneath exposed beams enjoying
excellent views from its many windows. Beneath the main floor,
which is currently used as a restaurant, is the current frantoio,
wine making and storage areas (87 sqm) that provide both storage
and garage space. This area would also make a good play area,
gym or similar.
The property is in
an excellent state of repair and provides a unique opportunity
to design one's own internal solution in a lovely location.
Included is the 12 x 7 meter swimming pool with a deep end depth
of 2.8m. It is surrounded by a large terrace accessed from the
main building and has an adjacent pool house that provides an
additional bedroom with bathroom and kitchenette.
4 - The Old
Magazzino
The Old Magazzino is also of recent yet traditional reconstruction
providing four apartments (3 one bedroom apartments and one
with two bedrooms).
The Old Magazzino
is surrounded by a large terrace that leads into a garden area.
Adjacent is a small building that contains the heating and hot
water boiler. On a terrace below the main terrace is a well
built garage and storage area.
Services
The property has both mains water and private water supplies.
Mains Gas is connected to each of the properties and there is
septic tank sewage.
Viewing
All viewing is strictly by appointment through La Vecchia Toscana Properties Ltd.
Important
Notice
1. These particulars are for guidance only. They are prepared
and issued in good faith and intended to give a fair description
of the property.
2. Any description or information given should not be relied
on as a statement or representation of fact or that the property
or its services are in good condition.
3. The photographs show only certain parts of the property at
the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances
given are approximate only.
4. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the
property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building
regulations, or other consents have been obtained. These matters
must be verified by any intending purchaser.
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