Description
A beautiful farmhouse in Chianti, Tuscany
This property is the perfect solution to settle in the heart of Tuscany. It gets the dream of many foreign investors to come true: living in the unique Chianti countryside and enjoying the art and beauty of Florence nearby.
A white dirty road (another characteristic of this part of Italy) will take you to the property. You will soon meet a green gate to access the independent Villa and the big Farm (The Colonica), both surrounded by a magnificent setting of 13 hectares of land.
The 2 buildings have a size of 1200 square meters and they come restored respecting the architecture and the landscape rules of this part of the Chianti region.
The Villa
Magnificent with its thick protective walls and with an ideal southwest exposition, the Villa is set on 2 levels for a total of 300 square meters. All the rooms come with the typical wooden beams ceilings and red terracotta floors.
The ground floor comes with:
- large living room,
- another living room with a wide arch which allows much light and brightness to the interiors,
- kitchen,
- dining area,
- first bathroom.
The local terracotta floors are all over and give a warm feeling to the whole environment.
A flight of stairs drives you up to the first floor which displays:
- 4 master bedrooms (one of them with a fireplace),
- 4 ensuite bathrooms.
The Farm (La Casa Colonica in Tuscany)
The Farm is separated from the Villa by a well-kept inner garden with flowers and green plants.
It is around 900 square meters. Once the building included the old stables, the haystack, and the homes of peasants’ families. Today it is completely refurbished and transformed into 7 comfortable independent apartments:
- 1 Studio apartment,
- 3 three rooms apartments,
- 3 four rooms apartments.
The restoration follows the canons of traditional Tuscan farmhouse architects. All are complete with any comforts, such as heating in every room, kitchenette with utensils, appliances, satellite TV, Wi-Fi internet connection).
These features match with furnishings consisting of restored antique furniture. In the finishing, the use of natural and traditional products, such as beeswax, linseed oil, and limewash paint made the miracle.
The results are the actual interiors, so unique and special.
The Villa and all the apartments are for sale exactly as you see in the pictures. All are complete with any comforts, such as heating in every room, kitchenette with utensils, appliances, satellite TV, Wi-Fi internet connection).
Outdoor spaces
The unique atmosphere of this property continues outside with 13 hectares of land with gardens, olive groves, and woods. The best to ensure total relaxation, breathing in the fragrant air of Chianti and its flavors.
Next to the Villa, there is a nice large swimming pool with olive trees are all around. Umbrellas, chairs, and showers within a gazebo create an oasis of peace and tranquillity.
In the garden between the Villa and the Colonica, there is a characteristic covered barbecue area with a wood-burning oven. An ideal spot to taste aperitif before the sunset, dine in the evening, or have breakfast in the morning.
Out of the Villa, in a comfortable basement, is also available an ancient cellar, today restored. In a property of Chianti, you can’t help having a cellar to keep olive oil and wine! The vats inside are from the 1200s and were hand-carved from stone. Today they are turned into two small wine cellars. The cellar is well kept, easily accessible, and can host up to 50 people. It can be a venue for any event. Last but not least, the property also has its old oven to bake fresh bread every day.
Why buy a farmhouse in Chianti, Tuscany
If you want to retire in Tuscany or spend your vacation with your family and friends, this is the right place for you. If you want to invest in the tourism industry near Florence, Tuscany, this villa is perfect.
Whatever your plan is, this property is a great opportunity. All its qualities can meet your expectations of the highest standard of living, the location in the Chianti region of Tuscany, the proximity to the art and beauty of famous cities, the excellent condition of the property for sale. Everything is complete and ready to go.
Logistic
This property is easy to reach and well connected to major Tuscan cities. It is 20 km from Florence and 40 km from Siena, accessible via the Firenze-Siena motorway, only 4 km far from the property.
If you are not in a hurry, you can take the state and municipal roads that from Florence or Siena cross the Tuscan countryside, full of cypresses, vines, and olive trees. The alternative is to use coach connections that will take you to the center of Florence in a few tens of minutes.
Distance from major cities and airports.
The nearest small center is Tavarnelle Val di Pesa : 3 km
Motorway to Florence and Siena: exit “Tavarnelle” 4 km
Florence center: 20 km
Bologna International airport: 135 km
Lucca: 110 km
Siena:40 Km
San Gimignano: 40 km
Arezzo: 55 km
Rome: 250 km
Milan: 330 km
Amerigo Vespucci-Florence Airport: 30 Km.
Pisa International Airport: 120 Km
