Renovation Project Tuscany

Just outside the city of Pistoia, in a quiet but very convenient location close to amenities, rustic farmhouse for sale. The house (398 m²) is on three levels: on the ground floor is the living area with living room, kitchen and dining room, as well as two cellars to be renovated; on the first floor is the sleeping area consisting of five bedrooms and two bathrooms; the attic (formerly a dovecote) is in need of renovation.

Surrounding the building is a 1,600-m² garden with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, surrounded in turn by an olive grove (4,200 m²) that allows for the production of a small amount of oil for personal use.

CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS

Closest services (3km; 5’), Pistoia (4km; 7’), Monsummano Terme (10km; 16’),  Montecatini Terme (11km; 17’), Prato (24km; 30’), Florence (46km; 55’), Lucca (47km; 37’), Pontedera (48km; 47’), Pisa (68km; 52’), Viareggio (71km; 52’), Camaiore (73km; 55’), Forte dei Marmi (77km; 1h), San Gimignano (88km; 1h15’), Livorno (89km; 1h5’), Volterra (92km; 1h 30’), Siena (106km; 1h 20’), Bolgheri (138km; 1h 30’)

CLOSEST AIRPORTS

Firenze A. Vespucci (34km; 27’), Pisa G. Galilei (76km; 50’), Bologna G. Marconi (116km; 1h 15’), Perugia San Francesco (198km; 2h 5’), Genova C. Colombo (207km; 2h 20’), Milano Linate (315km; 3h 15’), Roma Ciampino (326km; 3h 20’), Roma Fiumicino (340km; 3h 20’)

In the heart of Val di Chiana, near the ancient village of Civitella in Val di Chiana, is this interesting organic farm that extends over a total area of more than 96 hectares. The property has a varied configuration: the arable land is mainly in the plain, while olive groves and forests occupy the hilly areas, creating a harmonious and characteristic landscape of the Tuscan countryside.

The location is strategic, close to Arezzo and well connected to Siena and the main centers of Tuscany. The excellent accessibility, the large agricultural area, the presence of flat and hilly lands, and the building heritage to be recovered make the property particularly interesting for those wishing to develop a broad agricultural and agritourism project.

For characteristics and terrain conformation, the property could also lend itself to the development of an activity related to horse breeding and management, which should be evaluated in relation to the development of the Agriturismo activity.

The arable land and olive groves are managed according to organic farming methods, with the relevant certifications and recognition of the contributions provided by agri-environmental measures.

• The arable land, covering a total area of about 66.3 hectares, is intended for crop rotation, including cereals, legumes, and oilseeds, according to an agronomic management aimed at maintaining soil fertility and crop sustainability.
• The olive grove, partially terraced, extends over about 4.3 hectares where about 500 trees are present. The annual production is about 35 quintals of olives, corresponding to about 600 liters of extra virgin olive oil. The cultivated varieties are those of the Tuscan tradition, mainly Moraiolo and Frantoio.
• The woods (25.3 ha), easily manageable, represent an important component of the company’s heritage and contribute to biodiversity and the balance of the agricultural ecosystem.

The property is also crossed by a stream, which runs through the valley before flowing into the Ambra stream, a tributary of the Arno river, an element that further contributes to the environmental and scenic richness of the estate.

At the gates of Casentino, between Subbiano and Bibbiena in a very quiet position, organic estate with a farmhouse to be renovated for sale. The property covers about 14.4 hectares on a hilly position with excellent south exposure that ensures perfect land for various crops. 

The farm operates with certified organic methods and is dedicated to cultivating various products. First, we find a vineyard (1.7 ha) of Cabernet Sauvignon, Grechetto, Sangiovese, and Malvasia varieties: the grapes produced are then sold to local producers for winemaking. Next are an olive grove (about 1.0 ha in total distributed in various points of the company), a hazelnut grove (2,800 m²), and a bamboo grove (4,900 m²) used for the production of solid combustible. The arable land (about 3.4 ha) is cultivated with saffron, iris, and forage for animals. The property’s borders are marked by a strip of mixed woodland (about 6.9 ha).

A stream flows through the property, not far from the house, and is freely and easily accessible.

The company is currently operational in terms of agricultural production but is not employed in a hospitality function: the renovation of the farmhouse would offer several rooms (all of generous size and potentially with private bathroom), making the property very suitable for tourist-hospitality development, not to mention the variety of crops carried out in the company that would offer a wide selection of dishes using organic products truly zero kilometers.

On the hills of Pontassieve, less than an hour from Florence and in a panoramic position, agriculturalestate with three farm complexes for sale. The property is in need of major renovation and enhancement works but offers great development possibilities, especially from a tourist-receptive point of view thanks to the presence of several buildings with various independent housing units.

PODERE “BELLAVISTA”

The manor house (1,100 m² – 11,836 ft², 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms) is a large, stately building, structured on three floors and entirely in need of renovation:

• Ground floor: wine cellar, various halls and reception rooms, kitchen and service bathroom;
• First floor: entrance hall, two kitchens, dining room, four bedrooms and two bathrooms;
• Second floor: practicable and partially habitable attics.

Next to the villa is a farmhouse (255 m² – 2,744 ft², 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom), the old farmer’s dwelling, which also needs to be entirely renovated:

• Ground floor: farm storehouses, kitchen and sitting room;
• First floor: four bedrooms and bathroom.

The last building is a second farmhouse (263 m² – 2,830 ft², 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms), former gardener's residence, to be renovated. On the ground floor are some storage rooms, while the rest of the building is divided into two apartments:

• Apt. A: large living room with kitchen, three bedrooms and bathroom;
• Apt. B: living room with kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

The buildings are surrounded by a garden of about 2,800 m², dotted with ancient trees (holm oaks), to be restored and enhanced.

On the hills of Fiesole, in a panoramic position with a breathtaking view of Florence, rustic farmhouse to be restored for sale. The house (439 m² – 4,724 ft²) is a rustic building laid over three floors. On the ground floor are several rooms used as cellars and storages, potentially convertible into residential spaces.

• Apt. A: living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom;
• Apt. B: living room, kitchen, three bedrooms and bathroom;
• Apt. C: living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom;
• Apt. D: living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

Not far from the house is an agricultural outbuilding (239 m² – 2,572 ft²) consisting of seven rooms, very convenient as a shelter for tools and/or oil storage.

The house is surrounded by roughly 1.000 m² of garden to be recovered. The remainder of the property (roughly 3,0 ha) is entirely covered in olive trees that allow producing an excellent extra-virgin olive oil.

On the hills between Tuscany and Umbria, not far from Cortona and Lake Trasimeno, a rustic stone house for sale to be renovated. The property (70 m², dating back to the mid-1700s) is a typical Tuscan-style stone farmhouse and spans two levels for a total of five rooms: these still retain much of their original features (stone floors on the ground floor, fireplace on the first floor…) and during renovations a new layout of the spaces could also be decided. On the roof of the building, there is a beautiful panoramic terrace (15 m²) with a view of the countryside, while the building has a small plot of land (about 280 m²) for outdoor relaxing moments.

CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS

Closest services (7km; 15’), Tuoro sul Trasimeno (19km; 30’), Cortona (21km; 35’), Passignano sul Trasimeno (25km; 40’), Magione (28km; 45’), Umbertide (28km; 40’), Città di Castello (44km; 50’), Perugia (47km; 1h), Montepulciano (49km; 1h), Pienza (67km; 1h 25’), Florence (141km; 2h 15’)

CLOSEST AIRPORTS

Perugia San Francesco (59km; 1h), Firenze A. Vespucci (152km; 2h), Pisa G. Galilei (212km; 2h 45’), Bologna G. Marconi (233km; 2h 55’), Roma Ciampino (235km; 3h 10’), Roma Fiumicino (248km; 3h)

In a very panoramic and quiet location in the Casentino mountains, not far from Talla, rural hamlet to be restored with 112.2 hectares of land for sale. The buildings are located on a rocky outcrop at the confluence of two streams, and the original nucleus of the settlement most likely dates back to the 7th century, when the small church was built: the area was part of the Byzantine possessions, a last offshoot of the so-called “Byzantine corridor” that connected Ravenna to Rome, and the Greek influence on the church is evident. The road leading up to the property is part of that connecting artery that once united the Cassia Vetus (nowadays the Setteponti Road) and the Flaminia Minor (then called Via Romea once it enters Emilia-Romagna). From the property, Mount Penna, on which stands the Franciscan hermitage of La Verna, can be seen in the distance.

The buildings (more than 2,200 m² in total) were later added over the centuries and eventually encompassed what was most likely a small castle placed to defend the road between Casentino and Valdarno. The structure of the hamlet is oriented east-to-west so as to shelter the buildings from the cold winds from the north and denotes great attention to detail.

Importantly, the hamlet was inhabited until relatively recently: sixty people still lived there in the 1970s. One of the features that make the property very interesting is the presence of a virtually endless supply of water thanks to a very rich natural spring that has always bubbled up in the upper part of the estate.

The estate stretches for a total of 112.2 hectares (277.2 acres): of these, most are covered by the typical Casentino woods (80.0 ha that also include a chestnut grove) while the remaining area is devoted to arable land (19.8 ha) and pastures (11.7 ha). The presence of a large amount of water, both from the spring and from the two streams, opens the way for multiple possibilities of use of the farm.

On the hills of Tuscany, in the heart of the Brunello di Montalcino production area, small winery for sale. The property consists of two estates that include buildings (farmhouse and cellars) and vineyards (about 3.5 ha), respectively. The location of the property is very convenient, close to Montalcino and the best-known centers of the Val d’Orcia, and has no other houses nearby, which ensures privacy and confidentiality even in case you want to start a receptive activity.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS

The farmhouse (686 m² – 7,381 ft², 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms) is a rustic building in typical Tuscan style with well-preserved original finishes. In one corner of the ground floor are the old rustic cellars, easily usable for production in conjunction with the newer cellar, while the rest of the building houses two apartments:

• Apt. A (384 m²): entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, six bedrooms and six bathrooms;
• Apt. B (82 m²): living room with kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom.

The building is in excellent structural condition and needs only some interior modernization and finishing work.

Adjacent to the farmhouse, built partially underground and thus naturally climate-controlled, is the aging cellar (320 m² – 3,443 ft²) consisting of two separate rooms and a convenient shed for sheltering equipment.

The winemaking cellar (311 m² – 3,346 ft², 1 bathroom) is a large L-shaped building, very suitable for processing grapes due to spacious rooms with no structural elements in between. The building needs modernization and renovation but is in excellent structural condition.

On the Valdarno hills between Arezzo and Florence, not far from the medieval town of Ambra, rustic farmhouse to be restored for sale. The property consists of a group of rural buildings (about 497 m²): in addition to the farmhouse (350 m²) we find in fact two agricultural outbuildings (147 m²) could be easily converted into small guesthouses. All around the farmhouse spreads 44.9 hectares (110.9 ac) of land, mainly occupied by woods, with several olive trees near the house.

The property is reached by a short stretch of unpaved road (850 m) and is just a ten-minute drive from Ambra, where all basic services are located. The A1 highway exit (Valdarno) is about half an hour from the house and makes it possible to reach Florence in less than an hour.

On the hills between Chianti Classico and Val di Pesa, in a private and reserved position, rustic farmhouse for sale. The building is a beautiful example of a rustic Tuscan house, suitable both as a private home and as an accommodation business. The farmhouse (572 m² – 6,155 ft², 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms) is a rustic building on three floors which maintains its salient features, among which the characteristic stone walls and floors, natural wooden beams and classic fixtures of the area. The building has a scenic paved courtyard, very suitable for outdoor dining in summer.

• Ground floor: large dining room with kitchen, living room, bathroom and five rooms currently used as cellars but potentially convertible into common areas and/or additional rooms;
• First floor: living room, reading room with loft, three bedrooms and two bathrooms;
• Second floor: panoramic turret with studio (or room).

Next to the farmhouse are the old barn (126 m² – 1,356 ft²) and the former pigsty (37 m² – 398 ft²), which could be renovated or used as volumes for the construction of a small guesthouse.

A tool shed (65 m² – 699 ft²) is then located in a defiladed position from the main body.