luxury farmhouse with pool for sale Calenzano, Italy

Beautiful Tuscan estate with a carefully restored farmhouse surrounded by a magnificent setting of 13 hectares of gardens, olive groves and woods. The property is equipped with all comforts and stands out with a welcoming and familiar style, located in the heart of the renowned Chianti, in a dream setting set among green hills expertly cultivated in a fairy-tale atmosphere half an hour from the historic center of Florence . Location In the heart of Chianti with the main localities of the area within easy reach is the setting of this property. The rolling Tuscan hills covered with vineyards and olive trees cover this real estate property. The privileged position allows walking in the green to discover renowned wineries and farms as well as easily reaching nearby Siena or the main services offered by the town of Tavarnelle. Description The property of 980 square meters consists of a main villa and a farmhouse divided into 7 comfortable apartments with 1 to 4 rooms, with the characteristics of ancient Tuscan architecture, where terracotta stone and wood are harmoniously integrated with each other. The main villa of about 300 square meters is on two levels. The ground floor houses two large living rooms, one with a large fireplace, kitchen, dining room, double bedroom, 2 bathrooms, laundry and storage room. On the first floor there are 3 more bedrooms, all with their own bathroom. In the basement of the villa, which is accessed from an external loggia, there is a large multipurpose room. Outdoor spaces The land of 13 hectares of gardens, olive groves and woods embellishes the residential and receptive part. There are large outdoor terraces with covered barbecue area with wood oven. A beautiful swimming pool is surrounded by centuries-old olive trees that guarantee privacy and total relaxation. State and finishes Entire property is in excellent condition. The structure has been recently renovated enhancing the typical Tuscan style using where possible the original materials such as terracotta and exposed beams. Potential use The property offers a good income opportunity for those wishing to invest in a well-established accommodation facility. Also convenient for those who want to buy a Tuscan farmhouse a short distance from the main tourist resorts of Chianti and make it their own private residence while fully enjoying the country life.

In Bagno a Ripoli, a typical Tuscan villa on two floors of 330 square metres with 5000 mq of land with olive groves and a private garden with a panoramic swimming pool and open views over the surrounding hills. Surrounded by greenery and quietness, this villa, perfectly restored, is a typical example of a cosy and romantic Tuscan home. Location Bagno a Ripoli is one of the most sought-after residential areas in the immediate vicinity of the centre of Florence, well-developed infrastructures, proximity to the city and all necessary services make this an excellent place to live with your family. The farmhouse is located on one of the very first hills of Florence, only 10 kilometres from the historical centre of Florence, easily reachable by public transport or by car. Siena can be reached in less than an hour and the proximity to the Chianti area makes it possible to take small gastronomic trips every weekend, discovering something new and interesting. Description Leaving the main road you take a secondary road with little traffic and arrive at the 330 sqm villa with its own private entrance. The atmosphere is very welcoming, we are immersed in the sweet Tuscan countryside surrounded by green hills planted with olive trees and vines. Going down a few steps you arrive in the large outdoor courtyard overlooking the villa and the large porch access to the living area. The ground floor can be accessed through two separate and independent entrances, one side entrance from the garden and one front entrance towards the swimming pool characterised by a large window that gives light to the dining room and living room. On the ground floor you can appreciate the living room with a large old stone fireplace, the dining room and the kitchen equipped to accommodate a large family and finally quests’ bathroom. Two large rooms used as a technical room and laundry room and complete the entrance floor. Going up an internal staircase we reach the first floor where we are greeted by a voluminous loft equipped as a study and library with a bathroom, a large double bedroom with private bathroom and dressing room as well as two single bedrooms with their own bathroom. It is possible to purchase the riding school 30x60 built on a plot of land of 10000sqm for tourist and sports use and agricultural land of 4000 sqm a short distance from the house as well as a farmhouse of 600sqm divided into three luxury flats built behind the property with private entrance and garden. Outdoor spaces The villa is set in its own private land of 5000 sqm partly flat, around the property, and partly cultivated with olive trees - 120 olive trees that produce the classic Tuscan oil with a strong and spicy taste. Large spaces are dedicated to relax where you can cook outside thanks to the large grill and oven perfect for pizza and bread. Not far from the property there is a large swimming pool with an open view of the surrounding perfectly cultivated hills. Fruit trees and colourful flowers make up the well-kept garden where you can relax under the large loggia facing the living room or in the large internal courtyard equipped with tables and comfortable sofas. State and finishes The villa is in perfect condition both internally and externally. The old barn was completely restored by the owner in 2003. The systems are up to standard and the villa is completely insulated for energy saving. Antique terracotta has been laid on the ground floor, while parquet has been chosen for the first floor. The large mezzanine is made of antique wooden beams and iron doors, the effect is wonderful. The internal staircase is in Serena stone while the doors are in walnut. Potential use The villa is perfect as a main residence able to accommodate a family that wants to easily reach the city of Florence without giving up the lifestyle of the countryside. Convenient to reach all the services and Tuscan food and wine itineraries it is also suitable as a second home immersed in nature.

Wonderful farmhouse with medieval tower of about 400 sq.m. and outbuilding of 100 sq.m. and about 1.5 hectares of land, immersed in the famous Florentine countryside, in a panoramic position with breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. Current state, completely to be renovated, allows future owners to create a dream home using the best technologies and materials. Description Main farmhouse built in 1400 strictly in stone and additional outbuildings have a total area of 500 sqm. The initial project was designed to create a beautiful private residence with 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large living rooms, dining room and country kitchen. Condition and finishes The farmhouse retains many original features-antique terracotta tiles, wooden ceilings, exposed stone walls-but needs complete renovation to become a truly unique and resplendent home Outdoor Spaces The farmhouse is surrounded by private garden and an estate land of about 1.5 hectares, which are lost in the fantastic hills leave room for horizons worthy of a movie. Completing the property is a panoramic swimming pool. Potential uses Due to the unique location, once renovated it can become a wonderful family home or a vacation home with great income potential. Location Bagno a Ripoli, is one of the most sought-after residential areas in close proximity to the center of Florence. Located south of the city, it abuts the hills that separate Florence from the Florentine Chianti region. The dominant position of the property, surrounded by hills, gives the landscape a special beauty giving a sense of peace and tranquility.

In the heart of the enchanting Tuscan hills, stands this exclusive and fascinating property consisting of two villas dating back to the second half of the 18th century. Immersed in an impeccable park and surrounded by approximately 7 hectares of land, partly used as an olive grove, with approximately 1050 trees in production, and the remaining part of a lush wooded area, this property is a perfect fusion between tradition and contemporary luxury. The two villas present a refined architecture that reflects the rustic style typical of classic Tuscan country houses. Recently renovated with extreme attention to detail and exquisite taste, the homes extend over a total area of approximately 930 sq. m., with additional underground spaces, offering a total of 11 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. The first villa, of approximately 500 sq. m. houses on the ground floor a sumptuous living room with a double-sided fireplace, a kitchen with an ancient fireplace and oven, rooms dedicated to music and billiards. It houses a total of seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The second villa of approximately 350 sq. m., the result of an expansion and renovation in 2010 in an old barn style, consists of a large external veranda and a bright living room, a Tuscan-style kitchen with fireplace and oven. The villa has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Both properties have independent entrances, private parking and two suggestive infinity pools with breathtaking views, equipped with a hydromassage area and large relaxation areas. A large changing room with showers and bathrooms, together with several relaxation areas, including a barbecue area with gazebo, completes the picture of this Tuscan paradise. This luxury refuge, ideal for those seeking the quiet of the countryside without giving up modern comforts, also represents an extraordinary investment for those who wish to manage a successful hospitality business, already established with great prestige.

Delightful country house surrounded by private garden and accompanied by large land with olive grove, private pond and swimming pool. Located a short distance from Leonardo's hometown, it sits on a rise overlooking the surrounding landscape covered in vineyards. Description The detached house has an area of about 250 square meters on two levels, currently divided into two independent apartments that can be easily joined together. The one on the ground floor consists of entrance hall, kitchenette, dining room, bathroom with shower, living room with fireplace, a second large living room, double bedroom, bathroom with tub and shower. The other one is developed all on the second floor and accessed from the external staircase consists of central hallway, large bathroom, two double bedrooms one of which with ensuite bathroom, large storage room, kitchen with large living room with fireplace. With external access to the house a convenient room that can be used as a cellar/storage room. Along a more private wall of the house is a covered patio. Condition and finishes The origins date back to the 1800s and has had several major interventions. The first in the 1930s with the addition of the second level, the second in the 1980s, and the last and most important in the early 2000s with renovations involving the systems, the roof, and the distribution of the current interior spaces. The roof was entirely redone with sheathing and insulation, the systems new with use of home automation. Solid wood exterior fixtures and double glazing, terracotta floors, bathrooms with elegant finishes, while still in the style of the house. Some interior work would allow the restoration of the internal staircase to make a unique house. Note the presence inside the house of the old oven with the typical brick vault and the old cave dug into the earth, which was used as a cold room and currently covered with a porthole of ground glass. Outdoor Spaces Immersed in a plot of land of about 4 hectares that completely surrounds it and in which there are about 300 olive trees that give the famous Tuscan oil, of these the nearest 5,000 square meters are fenced off and kept as a garden with numerous succulent plants, flowering bushes and bushes of medicinal plants. Strategically placed at various points in the garden are two panoramic pergolas, one with a wood-burning oven and bbq, a small annex used for laundry and others for sheltering garden tools. The pool, in the most beautiful and panoramic location, measures 12x6 and is chlorine-free, surrounded by the solarium, has the pool house next to it. Potential uses The country house for those who wish to live there all year round, thanks to its quiet but not isolated location, lends itself as an investment thanks to the geographical position that makes it perfect for visiting the villages of Tuscany. Location Vinci and nearby Cerreto Guidi are two villages that alone are a calling card. The proximity to the main cities of Tuscany and the region's two airports makes these villages very attractive.

Suggestive farmhouse immersed in the green Tuscan hills. After a careful and skilful renovation, the entire property has been renovated with timeless charm. The loggia, a typical architectural element of Tuscan farmhouses, has been expertly integrated with the house, thus creating a splendid room that communicates directly with the outdoor patio and with the eat-in kitchen; the ground floor also houses a living room with an ancient fireplace, a large entrance hall, a utility room and a service bathroom. The stone stairs lead to the second floor, where we find three double bedrooms and two bathrooms. In the exclusive garden of approx. 1 hectare is a vineyard, for strictly personal wine production. The infinity pool, due to its position and the shape of the land, offers an enchanting view of the gentle slopes of the hills around the house. The property is sold furnished.

This historic hamlet rises in a setting of rolling hills planted with vineyards and olive groves, in an area rich in history and culture, with important artistic testimonies. The property is located in the locality of Rignano sull'Arno, which has ancient origins and extends in a bend formed by the Arno River before arriving in Florence. A strategic position, generous nature, an important river which since the Middle Ages has attracted noble Florentine families and important religious institutions. From San Donato in Collina to Volognano and Rosano the area is full of churches, villas, towers, castles, with archaeological remains that never cease to amaze. The history of this Borgo has been documented since 1586 and at that time this splendid property was part of the Benedictine monastery of Vallombrosa. Later on, the property was handed over to the da Verrazzano family of military nobles and this noble family in 1711 donated the property to the religious order of San Francesco di Sales. Today this magnificent hamlet is a splendid estate , consisting of three farmhouses and houses three apartments, skilfully renovated preserving the roots of the place and the characteristics of the Tuscan tradition. The terracotta floors, the ceilings with exposed wooden beams, the stone details and the furnishings with walnut furniture reflect the atmosphere of classic country houses. La Colonica, Il Fienile and La Conigliera overlook a beautiful and evocative panorama and are surrounded by a large garden, which leads to a large panoramic swimming pool with solarium. The property has many spaces full of atmosphere, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the Tuscan countryside in all seasons of the year. La Colonica offers a double entrance with two sitting rooms, one of which with fireplace and with direct access to a small private garden, a dining room with kitchen, a large laundry/storage room on the ground floor. On the second floor there are three double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Il Fienile consists on the ground floor of a living room with fireplace, dining room with kitchen and the two double bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor. La Conigliera is completely independent and consists of a large open space with lounge/dining room/kitchen, double bed, and bathroom. The whole has an area of ​​about 430 square meters. Adjacent to the three apartments, there is another farmhouse of over 400 square meters. in need of renovation, while adjacent to the oil mill we have the apartment of the Housekeeper consisting of a living room with kitchenette, double bedroom, two single bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, of approx. 96 sq m.. The historic property also consists of an important agricultural land, which extends for about 39 hectares, located in a panoramic and hilly position at an average altitude of 350 meters above sea level. The agricultural land located in a panoramic and hilly position at an average altitude of 350 meters above sea level, extends for about 39 hectares. The land is divided into two distinct lots for a total area of ​​17.03.80 hectares represented by olive groves, walnut grove, orchard, and vegetable garden as well as a forest of 17.81.20 hectares. The olive grove of about 16 hectares is made up of 6000 plants, of which 4800 are present in the graphic cultural plan of ARTEA, and there are varieties of frantoio, leccino and moraiolo. The cultivation method is totally organic, and the certified production (ICEA) has a production potential of about 400 quintals when fully operational. The name and the brand of the oil production are both registered and protected, and the oil is produced using the latest generation Alfa Laval company oil mill. The orchard is specialized with varied layouts and extends for approximately 4176 square meters with the production of peaches and apricots. The cultivation method is totally organic and there is a latest generation underground irrigation system. The forest covers an area of ​​approx. 18 hectares. A prevalent composition of oak species with sporadic cypress plants. One of the really important elements that enhance this Borgo is that the property is equipped with a Well which intercepts two conspicuous veins of water at a depth of approximately 32 and 60 meters; the revenue is constant even in dry summer periods, the water is filtered by means of a pump and passed to UV rays (therefore technically drinkable) and then sent to an accumulation tank of about 350,000 liters; the water is used for crops for domestic use, for the supply of the swimming pool, for the automatic watering of the lawns and gardens surrounding the property as well as the rainwater which is accumulated in another tank. This beautiful Borgo is 35 minutes from Florence, 50 km from Arezzo and about 18 km from Fiesole and the Via Chiantigiana.

In one of the ancient watchtowers of the Castello di Pergolato one can find this refined property: a charming turnkey farmhouse where the meticulous renovation in 2010 has maintained the typical characteristics of the structure, revisiting them in modern key. The property is located on the outskirts of a small village, in a not isolated position, even if it guarantees full privacy overlooking the valley and enjoying a beautiful panorama. The property is spread over three levels. On the ground floor we find the entrance, which leads to the living area with fireplace, illuminated by large windows; from here you can access the outdoor terrace, equipped with a bbq area and table, perfect for lunches and dinners whilst enjoying the view. On the same floor is the fully equipped kitchen with double oven; going down to the basement, we find a mezzanine floor with two brick arches from the ancient original structure and a barrel-vaulted ceiling which currently houses the pantry area and the cellar. In the basement there is another very large living area which overlooks the pool area and the garden; this comfortable area is equipped with a pergola for the summer, ideal for enjoying the sunset by the pool. On this floor there is a bedroom with bathroom. On the first floor we find the master bedroom with bathroom and wardrobe. The parquet floor and the gray ceiling beams, leitmotif of the entire house, create a welcoming environment. Great comfort is provided by the central suction system, underfloor heating, air conditioning and alarm system. The restoration has maintained the heights of the old tower, thus being able to insert a comfortable and elegant glass staircase that goes up to the first floor, offering light to all the rooms. Ready to live in, the property is located very close to Florence (20km) and Siena (45km) and is the ideal place to experience the countryside just a few km from the city, also offering excellent potential for income as a pied-à -terre in the heart of Tuscany.