Description
Splendid estate with historic villa and well-established accommodation business for 1100 sqm total plus farm for 33 hectares of land with private lake, on the hills of Valdarno in a strategic position.
Description
The heart of the property is the splendid historic eighteenth-century villa of about 644 square meters and hosting a total of 16 rooms and 15 bathrooms, developed on three floors and divided into as many as 8 apartments spread between the floors. The apartments are of different sizes and house living room, kitchen, two or three bedrooms and two bathrooms respectively. Building A of 135 square meters is newly built, with an internal structure of reinforced concrete, and houses three guest units, each with a kitchen and dining room, a bedroom and a bathroom. Building B of 170 sq. m., is also recently built but houses a single guest unit hosting a kitchen with dining room, a bedroom and a bathroom and is combined with a 130 sq. m. tasting area hosting an event room, a kitchen and two bathrooms, one of which is suitable for people with disabilities. Building C of 165 square meters is on two floors, one of which is partially underground, and is used as a vehicle shelter with six garages on the ground floor plus a machine recovery in the basement. Building D of 64 sq m is used as a wine cellar. Building E of 600 square meters is currently being finished and is registered as an agricultural structure. Once completed, it could easily be used as a warehouse or storage facility. Finally, there is a small room of 15 sq m used to store tools and equipment for the swimming pool.
Outdoor Spaces
The villa is surrounded by its own private land of for about 33 hectares. The remaining area includes mixed woods, parks and gardens, and arable land. Within the estate is a small private lake of 900 m perimeter. The garden also includes the farmhouse swimming pool. Access to the property is provided by an avenue of cypress trees.
Condition and finishes
The property has been recently restored and is in excellent condition. Like many classic historic buildings, the load-bearing structure is of stone and masonry, while the roofs are of wood covered with terracotta tiles. The finishes are simple and accurate, with terracotta and ceramic floors, wooden fixtures, and stone steps.
Potential uses
The estate is currently exploited in the hospitality business, thanks to the numerous apartments available. The presence of a walnut grove allows for additional income from the sale of timber. The presence of large outdoor spaces makes the estate suitable for events such as weddings and conferences.
Location
Located a short distance from the A1 highway and within easy reach of a town that offers all necessary services, the estate is in an extremely convenient location that allows for quick travel throughout Tuscany. Chianti such as the beautiful and incomparable Florence only 40' drive away, medieval Siena 1h 15' away, the city of San Gimignano with its famous towers and Lucca with its beautifully preserved fortifications 1h 10' away.
