After entering through the automatic wrought iron gate, you cross a park of oaks and cypresses, until you reach the large Villa.
It is arranged on three levels, for over 450 square meters. Opposite the entrance is the huge terrace with a large Tuscan-style stone loggia and a roof made of a wooden structure with trusses and rafters.
From the large terrace facing southwest, a panorama of the Arno Valley and the hills of the Chianti area opens up.
The terrace leads to the first level of the Villa consisting of:
.a large and bright living room, built on two levels and dominated by a large stone fireplace
.the eat-in kitchen
.the sleeping area consists of three bedrooms,
.three bathrooms,
.a closet.
Second level:
it goes to the first with internal stairs leading to the attic, a large room on the attic floor used as a study.
Third level:
it goes to the first by an internal staircase, located at ground level and consists of:
. an apartment, of about 128 square meters, with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a living room with direct access to the garden and the park.
. an apartment of about 104 square meters for the service personnel consisting of a large kitchen, equipped with a fireplace, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms.
This large area is completed by other ancillary rooms that include:
.the tavern,
.the games room with billiard room,
.the large cellar of 50 square meters
.the room of the thermal power plant
.the laundry.
The Dependence.
It is about 90 square meters and is located a short distance from the Villa, directly overlooking the park with:
.2 bedrooms,
.2 bathrooms
.room used as a gym.
The part of the buildings is completed with the two closed garages/garages of approx. 77.80 square meters and 26.70 square meters for 8 parking spaces. The structural maintenance conditions are good. Given the slope of the land, they have a flat roof covered with grass and are well camouflaged.
The Park and the grounds.
The park is over 4 hectares, completely fenced, with wooded and arable land and full of plants typical of the Tuscan hills, such as Turkey oaks, oaks, and cypresses.
In the area in front of the Villa, there are two swimming pools:.the first swimming pool, for children, is circular with relative slides,
.the second swimming pool has an elliptical shape. It comes with a diving board, with underlying technical volume for chlorination and water heating.
The underground technical room is for water treatment and heating. Also below the pools was a cistern intended for water storage.
The park is a real amusement park for the young and old!
An amazing space with:
. A large picnic area with a wood-burning oven
. a playground with various installations (slides, carousel, swings).
Through walkways in the park you will then discover:
.the 566.00 square meter tennis court is completely fenced and surrounded by typical Tuscan cypress trees.
The field is regulated, equipped with benches and also the referee's station. Once with synthetic grass, today the surface is covered with natural grass and needs renovation. Next door is also the changing room for men and women, equipped with showers and toilets, with an area of 36.20 square meters.
.the bowling green of 126.00 square meters.
Installations.
The whole property is in a generally good state of conservation. All the buildings are from the 70s and they are perfectly habitable.
The heating system is Autonomous, with radiators, fueled by diesel
The Air conditioning system is autonomous.
Villa in Tuscany, in the hills, and with a favorable climate.
It's 450 meters above sea level.
The climate: the southwest exposure and the northern protection of the Pratomagno mountain range make the climate of the place dry and mild in winter and cool in summer.
Why this property is an excellent real estate investment in Tuscany, Italy.The quality/price represents a unique opportunity.
It meets the expectations of those looking for a property:
.located outside the cities and in contact with nature
.in the hills with a favorable climate all year round
.with excellent logistics near Florence
.for a re-location to Tuscany in search of a more relaxed and sustainable standard of living
.it is a property to be enjoyed all year round, suitable for large family groups;
.is a "good retreat" for those who love contact with nature for privacy, contemplation, and forms of spiritual retreat (historical vocation of this area full of convents and abbeys).
.given its size and versatility, it is suitable for those wishing to organize a welcoming activity at certain times of the year or even to structure a so-called "educational farm", Zen courses, Pilates courses.
Logistics.
The property is in the Municipality of Reggello, 30 km from Florence, Tuscany.
The villa is in a privileged geographical position.
It is on the famous Strada dei Setteponti built in the Medici era to connect Florence with the southern areas of Tuscany towards Rome.
The location is strategic for visiting Florence, Chianti, and the whole region. Services and transport are very efficient. The area is easily accessible by car a few kilometers from the A1 motorway (Firenze Sud or Firenze Incisa exit). It is a short distance from Reggello, Incisa, and Rignano sull'Arno, where there are all the main services, shops, bus stations, and railway stations.
Distance from major cities and airports.
The historic center of Florence: 25 km
Florence railway station: 20 km
Greve in Chianti: 25 km
Arezzo: 60 km
San Gimignano: 65 km
Siena: 80 km,
Pisa: 100 km
Lucca: 100 km
Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi: 100 km.
Pienza and Val D'Orcia Unesco sites: about 100 km.
Rome: 250 km
Milan: 330 km
Florence airport: 30 km
Pisa airport: 100 km
Bologna airport: 135 km
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Independent Property in Tuscany, in Castellina Marittima, province of Pisa.
On a hill at 375 meters, with a panoramic sea view, and a few kilometers from the coast.
A careful renovation, begun in 2008 and completed in 2010, makes this property a jewel of comfort and functionality, in a context characterized by superior living standards.
The property is discreetly located, secluded but not isolated, on the southern edge of the small town of Castellina Marittima.
You enter through an automatic opening gate, after which the large Villa immediately appears, surrounded by an elegant courtyard and a well-kept garden in which a very original swimming pool stands out.
The position allows maximum privacy while enjoying the reassuring presence of other houses nearby.
Indoor Spaces
The 279 square meters of the Villa areover 3 levels.
Ground floor:
entrance
large porch transformed into a bright veranda protected by glass windows
disengagement
kitchen dining room
lounge room
room with bath/shower, toilets, and Finnish sauna for 3, or 4 people
laundry room with warehouse and pantry
technical room for the heating plant.
First level
An elegant internal staircase with opaque glass steps rises from the ground floor to the first upper level, where you find:
large living room with dining room and study area
kitchen with a large panoramic window
3 double bedrooms
1 bathroom with bath, shower, and toilet
bathroom with shower and toilet
large balcony with double access from the dining room and the kitchen. It extends on two sides and looks towards the superb panorama of the surrounding hills and the total view of the sea.
Second level.
Continuing with the staircase, you arrive at an attic where you can find:
double room
bathroom with shower and toilet
large pocket terrace from where you can admire again, and at a higher level, the gorgeous surrounding landscape (from the sea right in front of the Apuan Alps to Corsica).
Property oriented to Sustainability, and Re-use of Resources.
The whole property is on a slightly rocky slope which guarantees solidity and structural integrity. The outdoor area is full of large spaces for lunch and dinner outdoors. A couple of small structures are also available for storing tools, garden supplies, wood, etc.
The garden is a masterpiece, the result of skillful botanical choices by the owners, a natural oasis made up of:
typical plants of the Mediterranean maquis
fruit trees, olive trees, and even a cypress at the bottom
hedges of oleander, photinias, pittosporum, laurel, box
large bushes of aromatic plants such as lavender, rosemary, and sage.
And then again: oaks, holm oaks, paulownia tomentose, numerous succulent plants, wild irises, and others from hybridizations of the renowned Iris Garden in Florence.
Finally fruit trees, olive trees, and even a cypress.
The large swimming pool and relaxation area are next to the Villa, in a panoramic position facing the sea. Installed in 2010, the pool is a structure with:
length 11 meters,
width 5.5 meters,
depth of 1.5 meters in the center and 1.2 meters at the sides;
elegant Roman staircase for safe access to the basin.
Property with a Unique, Never Seen Swimming Pool.
The original element of the pool is the arched cover.
It consists of 5 mobile and autonomous sections. They run on push rails in both directions. They allow for (total or partial) coverage of the pool: the parts can be easily packed inside each other at any point above or outside the body of water to leave the swimming pool completely unobstructed. The cover allows the water to be heated naturally and you can use the pool from April to October, even in adverse weather conditions, rain or wind.
The internal height, from 2.06 m to 2.40 m, allows you to stand inside easily. In addition to protecting the basin from atmospheric agents, falling leaves, or stray animals, the cover can also be used as safety protection,thanks to the connections with the centralized alarm system.
The technical equipment of the pool:
sand filter,
circulation pump,
salt electrolysis plant for water disinfection with natural chlorine
electrical system for operation management.
hot water for the shower comes from a 30-liter solar-heated container pipe.
Property Structured for Safety and Sustainability.
Technical equipment and safety systems:
great attention to the provision of control systems that accentuate the comfort and safety of the entire property. Are installed:
an alarm system that you can manage remotely
two external webcams connected via the internet.
Heating and conditioning of the Villa include:
Heating is divided into three zones with separate collectors: Ground floor, 1st floor, and attic;
District heating for the 1st floor and attic that can be activated separately;
Air conditioning in the attic and on the first floor;
Heating plant with methane boiler and solar system for hot water with 500-liter storage tank + Anti-limescale system;
Windows and external doors with double thermal and shatterproof safety glass;
Stove with high-performance double combustion, radiant glass, and reduced wood consumption, located in the living room.
In addition to all this, also:
barbecue with the electric draft;
large wood-burning oven in the kitchen on the ground floor.
The property where water resources are optimized and re-used.
The property linksto the municipal aqueduct, but it has its systems that allow for the conservation and functional recovery of water:
3,000-liter drinking water tank filled from the mains and autoclave to always maintain optimal pressure;
18,000-litre rainwater tank with submersible pump fed by roof downspouts, for garden irrigation with the drip distribution system;
500-liter reserve tank, upstream in the garden, for irrigation.
Other technical features guarantee connectivity and safety.
Fiber optic internet connection
Intercommunicating video entryphones on each floor, with a video camera at the gate
Gate: automatic opening with remote control,
Grounding system and lightning protection
Biological pits with double chamber + clear water wells.
Why Buy a Property on The Hill and Close to the Sea Coast.
It is a property to be enjoyed in total comfort and safety all year round, not just as a holiday home.
It is ideal for family groups who can find a reassuring and enjoyable meeting point on this property.
The small town of Castellina Marittima has the characteristics of a typical Italian village with a calibrated population density (just under 2000 inhabitants), with all the services available, and, above all, with that familiar atmosphere typical of small communities in the Tuscan province.
This property has the characteristics of an ideal "Buen Retiro" in one of the most popular areas of Tuscany, where it is still possible to find oases of privacy and tranquillity. The privileged position on the hill allows you to enjoy the great view of the sea and the pleasant sea breezes that temper the summer heat and make the winters mild.
The place enjoys its seclusion, but it is not far from the main roads connecting the coast to the main capitals of Tuscany, Liguria, and northern Lazio.
It is sheltered from the lively "movement" of tourists and holidaymakers in the summer, the stretches of pleasant provincial roads that connect the property to the splendid crystalline waters of the sea of Castiglioncello, the Etruscan Riviera are short, the Spiagge Bianche of Vada, famous localities as Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci and, a little further south, the enchanting inlets of Populonia with the archaeological sites of very ancient Etruscan settlements.
The location is also strategic for the Thermal Centers in the southern area between Grosseto and Siena, the Maremma natural parks, and the sites of historical interest scattered throughout this area of Tuscany.
Logistics
Efficient is the logistics: it allows you to reach the main motorway arteries in just a few minutes towards Pisa, Grosseto, Livorno, and inland towards Volterra, Siena, and Florence.
Main distances:
Pisa airport: 60 km
Florence airport: 100 km
Rosignano motorway junction: 11 km
Vada: 15 km
Livorno: 40 km
Pisa: 60 km
Grosseto: 106 km
Florence: 100 km
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[post_content] => The property is in Buriano , a tiny medieval village dating back to the 10th century. It is on the top of a hill from which you can admire the enchanting panorama of the plain of the Tuscan Maremma, a few kilometers from the tourist center of Castiglione Della Pescaia in the province of Grosseto.
This property is ideal for who looks for a solution for private use or a for profitable small business. Infact currenty this is organized as as a Guest House with a small restaurant into it, but it can be converted in a private residential villa. Inaugurated in 2004 and constantly updated over time from a technical point of view, the property is in excellent condition.
The property spreads over three levels and covers a total of 315 square meters, plus a 173 sqm terrace.
Ground floor:
1 large covered terrace of 110 square meters,
1 large hall (now a restaurant room),
1 kitchen
3 bathrooms,
1 technical compartment.
First floor :
5 large bedrooms, each with a private bathroom.
The rooms enjoy absolute tranquility and privacy.
All have independent entrances: some rooms have a garden and spacious balconies, and others have terraces overlooking the surrounding landscape.
Each room is 25 square meters with a private bathroom.
All rooms guarantee maximum comfort and come with:
.air conditioning
.heating
.flat screen tv
.safe
.bathroom set and hairdryer.
Basement:
2 warehouses,
1 technical room,
1 cellar
2 storage rooms (95 sqm)
Outdoor areas include terraced gardens and relaxation areas which include:
1 large and comfortable solarium area with hydro-massage tub
1 Private parking.
It is a delightful eco-friendly property.
From the earliest stages of construction, the structure is built to be ecologically sustainable and respectful of the surrounding territory. The property is currently in an excellent state of maintenance and functionality.
All technical systems achieve the best results:
1 system of 15 KW photovoltaic panels partially occupies the roof of the building, guarantees electricity production and total energy supply autonomy.
the sanitary water is warm through the thermal panels that allow you to always have hot water for the rooms and the accommodation.
throughout the structure, there are bins dedicated to separate waste collection;
the lighting in all the gardens and the living and accommodation areas come with LED technology;
the maintenance of gardens and greenery is carried out without chemical fertilizers.
Why buy a property in Buriano, near Castiglion Della Pescaia.Quality of life, privacy, tranquility, and constant contact with nature are the key factors determining a natural life choice.
The location is in one of the most precious corners of Tuscany: on a hill 350 meters above sea level, just 7 km from the sandy beaches of Castiglione Della Pescaia, a few tens of km from spas, archaeological sites, natural parks, historic cities.
The property is suitable for multifunctional use:
- for private use for a large family group.
- for an activity dedicated, as it is now, to tourist reception and catering;
The current owners promote the local economy through the protection and enhancement of the cultural heritage of the area. Among these, there is also the culinary tradition.
The management of the small, typical restaurant is conducted exclusively with zero km, organic (NO OGM) products with low use of fossil fuel.
The restaurant offers typical dishes of the Maremma area; it overlooks a large terrace overlooking the great Maremma plain and is used not only for the guests of the Inn and tourists passing by but also for parties and events.
The location and the logistics
The position of the Locanda is strategic for the possibilities the surrounding area offers.
It is at the beginning of a natural green park, ideal for those who want to do outdoor activities, from walking on the paths on the hill, excursions by mountain bike or with an e-bike, horseback riding, and taking riding lessons in the nearby stables.
From a logistical point of view, it is easy to organize day trips from here to places of great interest within a radius of 50 km.
For those who love the sea, there are the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago:
The island of Elba and the island of Giglio from the ports of Piombino and Porto Santo Stefano are about 50 minutes from the Locanda. And then again, the island of Giannutri, full of Etruscan and Roman finds; the mysterious and inaccessible island of Montecristo; la Capraia, reachable from Livorno, the wild island of Pianosa.
For those looking for total well-being and relaxation, the many Spas and natural sources such as:
- Cascatelle del Molino (Saturnia) and Montemerano with sulfurous water with beneficial health effects that flows at a temperature of 37.5 ° C,
- Terme di San Filippo (Fosso Bianco), from which you can reach the impressive football formations and waterfalls called "the White Whale."
Those who love history and, in particular, archeology in the immediate hinterland will find the priceless treasures of the many villages of Etruscan origin, such as
- Vetulonia is an Etruscan archaeological site dating back to the 9th century BC.
- Roselle and its Archaeological Park, which preserves remains from the Etruscan and Roman periods -.
- Populonia, between Piombino and the Gulf of Baratti, is now also home to the Experimental Archeology Center, where you can experiment with the ancient techniques of working with ceramics and stone.
And then again, the old middle age town of Massa Marittima and The Archaeological Park of Tufo, with Pitigliano Sovana and Sorano, with very narrow canyons delimited by high and steep tuff walls, generated about 600,000 years of volcanic activity.
Without forgetting Monte Amiata's area which is rich in parks and natural reserves; villages, parish churches, and abbeys that preserve millenary testimonies shrouded in suggestive mysteries.
For those who prefer gastronomic tours, the territory is rich with itineraries for all tastes that allow guided visits to factories that produce oil, cheeses, and, of course, highly prized wines.
Montalcino can be an obligatory stop: the village has remained intact since the 16th century, surrounded by hills and evocative countryside landscapes. Here, a tour of the area's wineries and a walk through the village shops are necessary. You can also take nature walks in the nearby countryside or in the villages of Bagno Vignoni, San Quirico, Pienza, Castiglione d’Orcia.
Finally, there are the parks and beaches of the marine coast for nature lovers.
The Maremma Natural Park, overlooking the coast: includes the famous beaches of Collelungo and Cala di Forno. Inside the Park, it is possible to do educational visits, and excursions on foot, by bicycle, canoe, and carriage. You can admire the species that populate it, such as the Maremma wild boar, the Maremma cow, the osprey, and the traditional work done by the "Butteri," the local cow-boys, a true icon of the Maremma area.
The beaches of the Maremma coast are still an area of primordial purity, such as Calaviolina, about 25 minutes by car from the Locanda and Cala Civette. There are no bathing establishments or equipped rooms: they are ideal beaches for those who love nature and are looking for the most direct contact. An earthly paradise: the waters are green, crystalline, the sand very clear.
Punta Ala is of another type and charm: a fascinating and exclusive tourist center 25 minutes by car from the Inn with a very famous tourist port;
le Rocchette, 20 minutes by car from the Locanda, with a beach, is located in front of a centuries-old pine forest.
And then again. Talamone. Ideal place for lovers of sailing, windsurfing, and kite-surfing.
And finally, Castiglione Della Pescaia: is one of the best tourist destinations in Italy in terms of services, sea quality, and natural environment.
Logistics
Grosseto airport: 18 km
Pisa airport: 140 km
Florence airport: 160 km
Castiglione della Pescaia, 15 km
Punta Ala: 35 km
Talamone: 50 km
Piombino: 60 km
Porto Santo Stefano: 65 km
Grosseto: 19 km
Siena: 85 km
Florence: 150 km
Livorno: 144 km
Pisa: 152 km
Rome: 211 km
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Castles in Tuscany: a dream comes true
A Striking Tuscan Property Near FlorenceAt first sight, we are in front of a real castle with its battlements and the panoramic tower, which offers sweeping views over the Tuscan countryside.The villa has major castle vibes. It's believed to be built on the site of a fortress, in an area rich in historical testimonies, dated back to the 9th century BC with Etruscan and Roman garrisons and remains.The oldest mention dates back to 925, in the deed of foundation of S. Maria ad Acone Church.The strong imprint given by the castle melds today with its eclectic appearance and the contamination of styles that have followed one another over the centuries. The latest renovations with the most recent construction and comfort systems make this property extraordinary and unique, in which the past and the present dialogue harmoniously.The surrounding land is 2 hectares and includes:
the main villa/castle,
a lemon house (greenhouse for citrus fruits)
a chapel,
the majestic Italian garden
the terrace
the saltwater swimming pool, covered with mosaics
the pool house.
The lands are then enriched by:
an orchard
an olive grove
a wooded area with old trees.
14,000 square feet of living space in the mansion/castle feature:
11 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
different reception rooms
the main living room, which opens onto the terraces surrounding the house.
And also, the main body of the castle/villa is provided with:
an art studio,
an ample space converted into a home gym
a cellar,
an independent apartment for the staff with two bedrooms and a private entrance from the parking lot.
Castle for sale in Tuscany, Italy: why invest in it
Why buy this propertyIt is a truly exceptional property in the typical Tuscan countryside, with great potential in one of Italy's most sought-after destinations for boutique tourism.The property lends itself to modern multifunctional uses:
if you are thinking of a conversion of the property for hospitality purposes (boutique hotel or agritourism activities), the property is already well prepared for an internal subdivision into different apartments;
the position on the hills, the surrounding spaces in the most absolute are also ideal for hosting small groups of guests to whom the typical services of a Didactic Farm (yoga, pilates, meditation, painting, etc.);
it can be a private home for your family for short and repeated holiday periods;
it can be the ideal place to retire.
The best place to stay in Tuscany for wine tasting
Location.The property is on the hills between Pontassieve and Rufina, part of the vast Chianti area towards the north, just 25 km from Florence.The area shows the typical characteristics that have made the Tuscan countryside famous all over the world: rolling hills with cypresses, olive groves, and vineyards; farmhouses and farms scattered near villages and ancient churches, small discreet centers, today modernly structured and which coexist organically with nature and the surrounding places.
Hiking in Tuscany will be easy
The area is renowned today for many reasons linked to its generous territory and its millenary history. It is the area of:
prestigious wine production that boasts the Chianti DOCG mark (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin);
excursions through paths to visit Medici villas and castles, ancient farms that produce high-quality wines and olive oil (La Strada Dei Vini), churches, convents, and parish churches of old memory;
small and fascinating museums that keep alive the testimonies of the activities and traditions of the mountains and hills (Museum of the Vine and Wine);
fairs and village festivals that take place at various times of the year in honor of the typical products and traditions of this land;
naturalistic excursions for groups or private retreats. Walking through the quiet of the woods to reach waterfalls and springs, natural reserves such as that of Lake Falgano, capable of giving unique suggestions.
Castles in Tuscany: living among historic walls without sacrificing luxury
Various historical testimonies date back to the 9th century BC, with Etruscan and Roman remains. Other evidence comes from the Middle Ages and then again from the Renaissance, which confirms settlements of monks' convents. Subsequently, the area saw a demographic expansion with the construction of farms and manor houses.Still clearly visible are the evidence of ancient architecture, such as the 11th-century Torre di Monte Bonello and its tiny village. Other testimonies come from several churches, such as the Church of Santo Stefano in Castiglioni, which displays a 14th-century pictorial table; the Church of Santa Maria a Falgano, with a gabled façade with a single entrance portal surmounted by a small eye. Also valuable is the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine ai Fossi, of medieval origin, located along the ancient mule track that connected the two different contiguous areas of the Casentino and Val di Sieve.
A castle for sale in Tuscany near Florence
Logistics.The property is just a few kilometers from the nearest towns of Rufina town and Pontassieve with all the services(schools, hospitals, centers of worship, sports facilities, libraries, shopping centers, etc.). You can reach these centers by convenient state roads that pass through beautiful natural landscapes that flank the Arno river up to the center of Florence, about 25 km away.Distance from major centers and airports.Florence City Center: 25 km.Arezzo: 69 kmSiena: 90 KmLucca: 106 kmPisa: 114 kmBologna: 133 kmRome: 267 kmMilan: 328 kmAmerigo Vespucci-Florence Airport: 32 km.Pisa International Airport: 109 km
Bologna International Airport: 130 km
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Eco-sustainable Farmhouse in the Tuscan hills.
The property is in Reggello, 30 km from Florence. It consists of a former Convent transformed into a large farmhouse with the surrounding land.
It dates back to the 14th centuryand is rich in history and tradition: a humble peasant farmhouse, then a hunting lodge of a noble Florentine family, then it became the Convent of the Sisters of Nevers, up to the present-day private residence.
A profound renovation in 2011 has transformed this former convent into a real jewel of a farmhouse. It is the unique result of the union between the suggestive secular architectures combined with modern technologies, which make it today a property entirely devoted to Eco-sustainability:
photovoltaic panels of 7 kw/h with the resale of surplus electricity produced to the National Energy System;
solar thermal panels for an average production of 500 liters of hot water for sanitary use,
rainwater recovery tanks in cisterns total of 70 cubic meters, with complete autonomy for the irrigation of vegetables and gardens and for systems connected to toilets.
Bio-pool with a natural Phyto-purification system.
Buy a Convent in Tuscany near Florence
The Convent is today a Farmhouse.
The structural parts have undergone a conservative renovation and they come with a ventilated roof for effective hot/cold insulation and Tuscan stone facades waterproofed with resin.
The internal surface of the main building is 434 square meters and spreads over 3 levels.Ground floor:
It has two separate entrances on different sides.
On the one hand, you have access to :
1 large living area with fireplace and bookcase in solid chestnut;
1 dining area with bar and pizza oven;
1 large kitchen, perfectly equipped to meet the needs of large family groups with guests and for events;
1 toilet service
. the other side leads to a private area, structured like a mini apartment (28 square meters) with a kitchenette, double bedroom, bathroom, and small terrace with access to the outside.
First floor:
The spaces can accommodate large family groups and guests:
1 suite of 35 square meters (a real independent apartment );
5 double bedrooms, each with shower and toilet;
2 service bathrooms.
In the basement, at the garden level, there is the Wellness Area which includes:
relax area
fitness area
sauna
panoramic whirlpool tub.
The renovation has been made with quality materials: floors in sandblasted porcelain stoneware in a wood-like style, fire-resistant solid chestnut doors, pipes, and high-level thermo-sanitary systems.
Farmhouse in Tuscany with a Bio-Pool Eco-Sustainable: live in a dream.
The Bio-Swimming Pool: the surrounding land extends for 1740 square meters, arranged on several terraced levels and connected by comfortable stone stairs. Fruit trees and valuable trees surround a lovely swimming pool, designed with eco-sustainability in mind. It is a Bio-Swimming Pool with water equipped with a natural Phyto-purification system, without chemicals or chlorine. In case, the pool easily converts into a chlorine or polyphosphate system. This whole area is set in a solarium, sheltered from the wind.
The property is on a hill at 470 meters above sea level.
The Climate: the southern exposure and the northern protection of the Pratomagno mountain relief make the climate of this place dry and mild in winter and cool in summer, caressed by a soft breeze.
The large terrace adjacent to the farmhouse allows for an incomparable view of the Valdarno valley and of the small villages scattered in the typically Tuscan countryside. The terrace was repaved with the recovery of the original stones. A technical solution allows rainwater to be channeled towards a single collection grid, so that the terrace becomes dry again in a short time, even in the event of thunderstorms and downpours.
A small bowling green comes in a secluded area in the garden.
TheCar parking is on 2 levels: on the upper level for 4-5 cars, and on the lower level, it has an access ramp where it is possible to park another 3 cars.
Eco Farmhouses for sale in Tuscany, Italy: why invest in it
It meets the expectations of those looking for a property:
to be enjoyed all year round, ideal for the private use of large families and guests,
located outside the cities and in contact with nature;
in the hills with a favorable climate all year round;
with excellent logistics near Florence;
suitable for whoever thinks of relocating to Tuscany in search of a more relaxed and sustainable standard of living.
It is also a suitable structure for those wishing to organize a small reception activity in certain periods of the year, for a limited number of guests or the organization of a so-called "Educational Farm".
A bit of history of the Farmhouse.
In the 14th century it was a humble peasant cottage: in its square yard wheat was threshed and in its large oven bread was baked for the families of the whole area. Then it became the hunting lodge of a noble Florentine family, later a Convent and a place of prayer for the Sisters of Nevers. Even today, visible traces of the convent chapel remain in one of the rooms.
The surrounding nature is generous with sunsets and fairytale landscapes and an inspiring quiet. Here you can also breathe the centuries-old history of the places: the small villages of the Valdarno have been elected a Unesco world heritage site.
In the same area, there are famous destinations for sober "religious tourism", such as the famous Benedictine Abbey of Vallombrosa and the Casentino with the religious hermitages of La Verna and Camaldoli.
A curiosity: this property also hides something "magical and mysterious", given by the singular phenomenon of an almond tree that flowers in January, when only for a few days the surrounding nature is covered with snow. This phenomenon comes from the particular microclimate that develops in this corner of the hill. Someone prefers to believe it happens because of the mystical and spiritual aura that permeates the place.
Logistics.
The property is located in the Municipality of Reggello. The villa is in a privileged geographical position.
It is located on the famous Strada dei Setteponti built in the Medici era to connect Florence with the southern areas of Tuscany towards Rome.
The location is strategic for visiting Florence25 km away only, the Chianti area, and the whole region. Services and transport are very efficient. The place is easily accessible by car a few kilometers from the A1 motorway (Firenze Sud or Firenze Incisa exit). It is a short distance from Reggello, Incisa, and Rignano sull' Arno, where all the services, shops, bus stations, and the railway station are.
Distance from major cities and airports.
Florence historic center: 25 km
Florence railway station: 20 km
Greve in Chianti: 25 km
Arezzo: 60 km
San Gimignano: 65 km
Siena: 80 km,
Pisa: 100 km
Lucca: 100 km
Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi: 100 km.
Pienza and Val d’Orcia Unesco sites: about 100 km
Rome: 250 km
Milan: 330 km
Florence airport: 30 km
Pisa airport: 100 km
Bologna airport: 135 km
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[post_content] => This spectacular property is located in the province of Pisa, in the heart of Tuscany, near the Thermal Town of Casciana Terme. In a slightly hilly position, it dominates the surrounding landscape of the plain of Pisa and the nearby mountains. Just opposite, a few hundred meters away, stands the famous castle of Lari, a medieval fortress renovated by the Medici in the 16th century.
The residential complex consists of: the large Villa, the Dependance, the garage, the room for storing tools and the changing room of the tennis court. All the buildings have been recently renovated and are perfectly habitable. The Villa is accessed from a nineteenth-century gate by means of a wide avenue bordered on the sides by a row of lime trees that leads to the car parking areas (max 25 cars).
The Big Villa (870 sq m) consists of a ground floor of approx. 320 and a first floor of 320 sq m in addition to the attic space (230 sq m), two terraces and a loggia. Just in front there is the large comfortable swimming pool (12 x 5 m and 1.40 m deep) decorated with characteristic statues pouring water. The changing rooms of the swimming pool are made up of underground rooms consisting of an entrance, two showers, a WC.
Entering the Villa, on the ground floor you will find: a large entrance hall, a living room with large fireplace, a dining room. On the back of the kitchen there is a dining room with a fireplace, the breakfast room, the bathroom, the boiler room, the utility room and the laundry room. All rooms have direct access to the outside. The floors in the living areas maintain the grit and colored cement tiles of the early 1900s.
Going up to the first floor: the first floor is accessed via the main staircase (in addition to a secondary staircase which also leads to the attic rooms). The wide corridor on the first floor leads to 2 suites with bathroom, to 1 suite with large bathroom and large terrace, other 2 bedrooms with private bathroom2 and a last 1 bedroom with bathroom accessible from the corridor. The corridor of the bedrooms leads to an additional living room with large windows from the early 1900s, overlooking the valley and a small terrace.
Going up a small flight of stairs, you enter the attic rooms, made up of precious multipurpose spaces and also a small bedroom and a toilet. From this level you can access the turret of the Villa.
The Dependance next to the Villa consists of an annexed building which includes on the ground floor a large glazed room, usable as a lemon house of 45.00 square meters, and an adjoining room used as a warehouse of 23.00 square meters; on the first floor an apartment for residential use of approx. 86 square meters, consisting of kitchen, living / dining room, two bedrooms and bathroom, as well as a terrace of 8.00 square meters and two closets for a total of 27.00 square meters. The garage is located near the annex, while the tool storage room is located near the secondary driveway gate.
The small cellar, built in the tuff, overlooking the back of the main building, includes four rooms which are accessed by an iron gate.
Canopies: there are three canopies for storing firewood for a total of approx. 60.00 square meters.
All outdoor areas (main avenue, parking, villa, annex, swimming pool, path to the tennis court and bowling alley) enjoy night lighting through some cast iron street lamps, lanterns and wall lamps.
The vast land belonging to the buildings and the agricultural land of the property are total more than 3,400 hectares. Next to the villa, maritime pines, Lebanese cedars and magnolias frame the outdoor garden with lemon basins and a gazebo that can be used for outdoor dining. On the back of the villa there is a barbecue and a brick oven for cooking bread and pizza.
At the back of the villa suggestive paths depart, surrounded by greenery, through a forest of ancient oaks, olive trees and local essences (beeches, holm oaks, laurels, etc.), which lead to the 670 square meters tartan tennis court and to the changing rooms. The building consists of an entrance, two showers and a toilet.Next to the changing rooms there is a generator set sufficient for the night illumination with the further possibility of use in case of lack of electricity for partial power supply of the villa.
Next to the villa, a bowling alley has also been created.
The property is equipped with a park of almost one hectare in addition to agricultural / woodland of 2,500 hectares. The driveways to the villa and the park are equipped with nineteenth-century wrought iron gates: this is the main access from the Provincial Street and the three secondary accesses from the other adjacent street.
All systems (gas, electricity, water, heating) are fully functional.
The position of the property offers a suggestive view of the plain of Pisa and the nearby mountains. The villas built in this area since the Renaissance times have constituted the summer residences of the ancient nobility of Pisa, thanks to the favorable climatic conditions that allow a pleasant stay . It is precisely for the position and the favorable climate that these areas, besides being rich in beneficial thermal waters, are also rich in cultivations of fine Chianti wines and excellent quality olive oil.
The property is a few steps from the small charming historic village of Lari, which grew up around the Medieval Castle of the same name, and a few kilometers from Casciana Terme, a well-known Thermal Bath Center in the province of Pisa.
The location of the property also benefits from a favorable and efficient logistics system: 25 minutes from Pisa international airport and 35 minutes from the sea of Livorno, 30 minutes from Volterra and San Gimignano, 40 minutes from Versilia, 50 minutes from Lucca. In less than 1 hour you can reach Florence through a comfortable fast highway.
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[post_content] => It is surrounded by greenery, in an oasis of peace and tranquillity, one of the most typical areas of the Tuscan countryside.
It is reachable from the provincial road 85 of Vallombrosa, in the Municipality of Reggello.
The Main Villa.
After entering through the automatic wrought iron gate, you cross a park of oaks and cypresses, until you reach the large Villa.
It is arranged on three levels, for over 450 square meters. Opposite the entrance is the huge terrace with a large Tuscan-style stone loggia and a roof made of a wooden structure with trusses and rafters.
From the large terrace facing southwest, a panorama of the Arno Valley and the hills of the Chianti area opens up.
The terrace leads to the first level of the Villa consisting of:
.a large and bright living room, built on two levels and dominated by a large stone fireplace
.the eat-in kitchen
.the sleeping area consists of three bedrooms,
.three bathrooms,
.a closet.
Second level:
it goes to the first with internal stairs leading to the attic, a large room on the attic floor used as a study.
Third level:
it goes to the first by an internal staircase, located at ground level and consists of:
. an apartment, of about 128 square meters, with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a living room with direct access to the garden and the park.
. an apartment of about 104 square meters for the service personnel consisting of a large kitchen, equipped with a fireplace, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms.
This large area is completed by other ancillary rooms that include:
.the tavern,
.the games room with billiard room,
.the large cellar of 50 square meters
.the room of the thermal power plant
.the laundry.
The Dependence.
It is about 90 square meters and is located a short distance from the Villa, directly overlooking the park with:
.2 bedrooms,
.2 bathrooms
.room used as a gym.
The part of the buildings is completed with the two closed garages/garages of approx. 77.80 square meters and 26.70 square meters for 8 parking spaces. The structural maintenance conditions are good. Given the slope of the land, they have a flat roof covered with grass and are well camouflaged.
The Park and the grounds.
The park is over 4 hectares, completely fenced, with wooded and arable land and full of plants typical of the Tuscan hills, such as Turkey oaks, oaks, and cypresses.
In the area in front of the Villa, there are two swimming pools:.the first swimming pool, for children, is circular with relative slides,
.the second swimming pool has an elliptical shape. It comes with a diving board, with underlying technical volume for chlorination and water heating.
The underground technical room is for water treatment and heating. Also below the pools was a cistern intended for water storage.
The park is a real amusement park for the young and old!
An amazing space with:
. A large picnic area with a wood-burning oven
. a playground with various installations (slides, carousel, swings).
Through walkways in the park you will then discover:
.the 566.00 square meter tennis court is completely fenced and surrounded by typical Tuscan cypress trees.
The field is regulated, equipped with benches and also the referee's station. Once with synthetic grass, today the surface is covered with natural grass and needs renovation. Next door is also the changing room for men and women, equipped with showers and toilets, with an area of 36.20 square meters.
.the bowling green of 126.00 square meters.
Installations.
The whole property is in a generally good state of conservation. All the buildings are from the 70s and they are perfectly habitable.
The heating system is Autonomous, with radiators, fueled by diesel
The Air conditioning system is autonomous.
Villa in Tuscany, in the hills, and with a favorable climate.
It's 450 meters above sea level.
The climate: the southwest exposure and the northern protection of the Pratomagno mountain range make the climate of the place dry and mild in winter and cool in summer.
Why this property is an excellent real estate investment in Tuscany, Italy.The quality/price represents a unique opportunity.
It meets the expectations of those looking for a property:
.located outside the cities and in contact with nature
.in the hills with a favorable climate all year round
.with excellent logistics near Florence
.for a re-location to Tuscany in search of a more relaxed and sustainable standard of living
.it is a property to be enjoyed all year round, suitable for large family groups;
.is a "good retreat" for those who love contact with nature for privacy, contemplation, and forms of spiritual retreat (historical vocation of this area full of convents and abbeys).
.given its size and versatility, it is suitable for those wishing to organize a welcoming activity at certain times of the year or even to structure a so-called "educational farm", Zen courses, Pilates courses.
Logistics.
The property is in the Municipality of Reggello, 30 km from Florence, Tuscany.
The villa is in a privileged geographical position.
It is on the famous Strada dei Setteponti built in the Medici era to connect Florence with the southern areas of Tuscany towards Rome.
The location is strategic for visiting Florence, Chianti, and the whole region. Services and transport are very efficient. The area is easily accessible by car a few kilometers from the A1 motorway (Firenze Sud or Firenze Incisa exit). It is a short distance from Reggello, Incisa, and Rignano sull'Arno, where there are all the main services, shops, bus stations, and railway stations.
Distance from major cities and airports.
The historic center of Florence: 25 km
Florence railway station: 20 km
Greve in Chianti: 25 km
Arezzo: 60 km
San Gimignano: 65 km
Siena: 80 km,
Pisa: 100 km
Lucca: 100 km
Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi: 100 km.
Pienza and Val D'Orcia Unesco sites: about 100 km.
Rome: 250 km
Milan: 330 km
Florence airport: 30 km
Pisa airport: 100 km
Bologna airport: 135 km
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