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In the heart of Tuscany, in the province of Arezzo, among the harmonious hills of the Appennines, along the shores of the Arno River, prestigious historical property for sale, currently working as an accommodation business.

The villa (1,085 m² – 11,675 ft²) and is disposed on three levels, composed as follows.

• Ground floor: entrance hall, dining room, vestibule with bathroom, wine cellar, four dining rooms at the service of the restaurant, corridor and staff area with kitchen, bathrooms and additional rooms;
• First floor: entrance hall, suite and six bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms;
• Second floor: entrance hall and six bedrooms with en-suite bathroom.

On a private position towards the villa is located the medieval tower (312 m² – 3,357 ft²). The building is disposed on five floors and includes the old mill on the ground floor and four luxury suites, all equipped with Jacuzzi bathtub, placed on the first, second, third and fourth floor.

What's more, permissions have been granted to further expand the existing building by roughly 600 m².

On the hills of Maremma, not far from the characteristic villages of Sovana, Pitigliano and Sorano, 59.2-ha estate with farmhouse and vineyard for sale. The property (more than 700 m² in total) consists of buildings with a typical Tuscan look, all located a short distance from each other, and also includes a wine-making cellar and a charming cave dug into the tuff rock typical of the area.

The farmhouse (320 m² – 3,443 ft², 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom) is a rustic two-story building in typical Tuscan style with stone walls, terracotta floors and wooden beams. The house is in good condition at a structural level but needs some modernization work regarding the finishes.

• Ground floor: wine cellar and warehouses for product storage;
• First floor: living room with fireplace and terrace, kitchen, three bedrooms and bathroom;

The outbuilding (90 m² – 968 ft², 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom) is a nice building on one floor consisting of living room with kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

A detached outbuilding (170 m² – 1,829 ft²), on the other hand, houses a dining room with kitchen, very suitable as a tasting area, and various farm storage rooms.

The property is completed by an underground grotto (60 m² – 646 ft²), very suitable for aging wine thanks to a naturally controlled temperature, and a farm shed (70 m² – 753 ft²).

This wonderful villa has been built on the rocky ridge above the sea in a residential area in the upper part of Positano, reached on foot through a characteristic road with 118 steps. The view opens onto a series of terraces degrading towards the sea, giving birth to unique shades of colors, green at first, then blue and grey towards the horizon with the Faraglioni of Capri.

The property is just 15' from the Piazzetta dei Mulini, in the heart of Positano, where one can even park a car. What's more, the property owns two private car spots, a rarity in the Amalfi Coast.

From the main door, descending a few steps, one reached the ample terrace/hanging garden with a beautiful pergola leading to the relax area with whirlwind tub and a small outdoor gym. From the same terrace one can also enter the ground floor of the property, with a spacious kitchen, dining area and a stunning living room with an 18th-century fireplace opening onto the panoramic terrace. The floor is completed by a bedroom with private bathroom.

Through a staircase down from the side terrace next to the living room one can reach an intermediate terrace leading to a guesthouse made up of entrance room, living area, bedroom and private bathroom. Inside the rocky cliff, reached via an internal staircase from the kitchen or an external staircase from the terrace above, are two storage rooms.

Going further down one reaches the 2nd basement with two bedrooms with private bathroom on one side (reached from the 1st basement), and a bedroom with private bathroom and veranda on the other side (reached from the ground floor instead).

On the main part of the 3rd basement, split into two non-communicating sections as well, is another guesthouse made up of entrance room, central living room and two bedrooms with private bathroom. The other part of the level is made up of a terrace with several storage rooms.

On the lowest floor (4th basement) is the beautiful pool area with dressing room, whirlwind tub, summer kitchen and BBQ corner. At the opposite side of this huge terrace is the last bedroom, very spacious and welcoming, with private bathroom and a small exclusive terrace.

Each of the eight bedrooms are fitted with private bathroom and modern amenities such as air conditioning, VRD/DVD reader, satellite TV, minibar, private phone line an internet connection (WiFi and/or Ethernet).

On the hills of Valdarno, not far from Florence and the A1 highway, this 40.6-ha estate includes a finely restored historical villa and several outbuildings (which could be easily used for an accommodation business). The buildings offer 2,155 sqm of surface and 12 apartments. The estate boasts a 14 × 7 m swimming pool, a private pond, a hectare of park and woodland offering good privacy.

Services are available in the nearby town (5km; 10’) and the estate is set in a very convenient location to visit Tuscany (Arezzo, Greve in Chianti, Florence, Siena…). The airport of Florence is just 40’ away by car and easily reached via the A1 highway.

Located a short distance from Palermo and the mainland (300 m), the Isola delle Femmine (literally, Island of the Women) is 13.9 hectares in surface with a maximum height of 35 m above sea level, where we can spot the remains of an ancient watchtower.

Once landed on the mainland, various cities in Sicily are easily reached: Palermo (19km; 40’), Monreale (21km; 40’), Trapani (92km; 1h 5’), Marsala (110km; 1h 25’) and Agrigento (189km; 2h 25’). Closest airports are Palermo Falcone-Borsellino (16km; 15’), Palermo Boccadifalco (16km; 15’), Trapani Birgi (97km; 1h 5’) and Catania Fontanarossa (223km; 1h 30’).

The seabed around the island is easily reachable, even by non-professional scuba-divers, thanks mainly to the incredible clearness of the water. And it is thanks to this clearness that one can admire the beautiful life forms typical of the island and several remaining of Greek and Roman age.

The island is characterized by the typical Mediterranean steppe, mainly covered in mallow, mandrake and erba stella on the higher ground which leave space to glasswort and bird’s-foot trefoil on the cliffs going toward the coastline. Further enriching the landscape we find beautiful Iris and Romulea flowers. Fauna is mainly composed of lizards, but there are also some beautiful and uncommon species of butterflies.

The property consists of a Renaissance palazzo on three levels, and four buildings divided into twenty-two apartments. The welcoming halls are perfectly suitable for events and parties. The property is completed by 4.3 ha of land and a charming swimming pool with stunning views of Lake Trasimeno.

The connections with the airport of Perugia or the station of Chiusi-Chianciano Terme and the distance from the main cities of art are excellent. The connections with the airport of Perugia (37 km) or the station of Chiusi-Chianciano Terme (20 km) and the distance from the main cities of art are excellent.

GEOGRAPHIC POSITION

In Umbria, a few km from Passignano sul Trasimeno, on a hill with panoramic views, stunning historic property made up of a watching tower and ruin of a castle with surrounding walls. 
Passignano is one of the most beautiful villages by Lake Trasimeno and it is within easy reach of important tourist towns in Umbria and Tuscany, such as Perugia, Cortona, Assisi, Gubbio and Arezzo. 
The nearest airport is in Perugia, only 40 km away.

HISTORY OF THE BUILDING

In 217 B.C. a battle between the Romans and the Carthaginians took place in the vicinity of Passignano sul Trasimeno, it was one of the most important battles of the Second Punic War.
This area has always been strictly connected to Perugia and had a strategic importance, since it is located among Lake Trasimeno, the Upper Tiber Valley and the Val di Chiana. 
Passignano in the 11th century belonged partially to some monks and partially to a noble family, then it was plundered by the Florentine army and later it was annexed to the States of the Church.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS

The property is made up of the tower and the ruin of the castle, for a total surface area of 534 square metres. 
The sandstone quadrangular tower has pointed windows and is laid out on six levels. In the tower there are pigeonholes, which were used to catch birds, and on the top of it there are brick brackets.
The castle is laid out on two levels on average and it has sandstone and calcareous walls. According to the project, which has already been approved, the property will be composed as follows:

- Basement: hall, bathroom, internal pool, bedroom with en suite bathroom. Kitchen, living room and bedroom with en suite bathroom. Storeroom and utility room;

- Ground floor: eat-in kitchen, cantina, loggia, terrace, dining room/kitchen, two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms;

- First floor: bedroom with en suite bathroom, bedroom with en suite bathroom and terrace;

- Second floor: kitchen;

- Third floor: living room;

- Forth floor: living room;

- Fifth floor: corridor, bathroom and laundry room;

- Sixth floor: bedroom.

STATE AND FINISHES

The property has the status of the National monument and is presented as Castel Fiume on various antique maps including the Fresco in Vatican map gallery. 

The castle is finished to a builder’s finish, the tower and part of the castle are habitable, while the frontal part has been rebuilt. 
The origins of the property are uncertain, probably the largest part of the building dates back to the 11th-12th centuries, while we know for sure that in 1313 the walls were restored.

EXTERNAL AREA

The property is surrounded by 6,500 square metres of land with olive grove.

USE AND POTENTIAL USES

Given its privileged position and its features, the property can be used as representative building and as luxury private home.

Newly built villas for sale in Calabria, 5 km from Pizzo and 5 minutes’ walk to the beach.

They boast an excellent location since they are set just a short walk from the Tyrrhenian Sea and surrounded by an ancient pine and eucalyptus forest, in a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with up to 7 kilometers of walking and jogging trails that wind throughout the forest.

These detached and semi-detached villas are situated 13 km to Lamezia Terme International Airport, 1 ½ hr drive from the Camigliatello Silano ski resort and 50 km to Villa San Giovanni (ferry to Sicily).

Pizzo is one of the most beautiful and famous towns in Calabria and is becoming an ever-popular tourist resort town thanks to its mild, sunny climate and to the stunning coastline, where there are many attractions and activities for locals and travelers alike. Pizzo has a long, illustrious history and, according to local lore, Cicero visited and St. Peter stopped on his journey to Rome.

GEOGRAPHIC POSITION

In the territory of the Caorle lagoon Oasis, in Veneto, an area reclaimed in the sixties by Baron Raimondo Franchetti, along the banks of the river Maranghetto just 10 minutes away from the sea, Agriturismo with annexes and surrounding land for sale.

The river Maranghetto is navigable to the sea (it takes 20 minutes to reach the beaches).
This is the place where, in the early XX Century, Hemingway used to hunt with Baron Franchetti and where he got inspired for his novel “Across the River and among the trees”.

The nearest towns are Caorle and Pontogruaro, both 10 minutes away, Jesolo and San Donà di Piave, half an hour away. Venice, Treviso and Udine are approximately one hour away, while Padua and Trieste one hour and 15 minutes by car.
The famous seaside resort of Lignano Sabbiadoro is half an hour from the property.
The nearest airports are those of Treviso and Venice, both 50 minutes away.

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS

The property has a covered surface of 804 square metres (main building + two annexes).

The Farmhouse has a total surface of 680 square metres (ground floor 382 square metres + first floor 298 square metres) and is set on two levels including six apartments of which four with two bedrooms, one with one bedroom and one with three bedrooms (for a total of 12 bedrooms).

The two additional apartments (both with one bedroom) are set inside the two annexes (their size is 72 and 52 square metres).

STATE AND FINISHES

The farmhouse has been restored in 2009 and is in excellent condition.
The restoration has been carried out using local antique bio-materials .
The thermic insulation has been done with cork both for the walls and the roof (ventilated).
The farmhouse is equipped with air conditioning with geothermic heat pump. Some apartments and two cottages are also equipped with underground cooling system.

The property is also equipped with a private well with thermal water (32-34 degrees C°) with natural flow rate of 300 litres/minute (without pumps). The water coming from this spring is used for the underfloor heating of some apartments and the two cottages.

EXTERNAL AREA

The Agriturismo is set in an area of fauna re-colonization and it is possible to see hares, pheasants, mallards, herons and wild-gooses around the house.
The property includes 1 hectares of land, but it is possible to buy further 9 hectares.

USE AND POTENTIAL

The municipality of Caorle has approved the “Piano Acqueo” which allows to build moorings and cabins for 12 boats.
It is also possible to build a pool with thermal water, for which the project has already been approved.

Just 45 minutes by seaplane from the International Airport Ibrahim Nasir di Malé, 5 Star Luxury Resort with 50 villas, thre restaurants, fitness centre, bar and tennis court.

The villas are carefully furnished and located along the shore and directly on the lagoon.
Pool, tennis court, equipped gym, library, diving, sports and acquatic centre.

Snorkeling available.