luxury furnished farmhouse for sale Loro Ciuffenna, Italy

In the heart of the famous Chianti Classico area, a prestigious organic winery of 21 hectares with wine cellar and vat-room, enhanced by a residential part - farmhouse of characteristic Tuscan style of 400 square metres with an annex used as a B&B. Wonderful residence completely renovated, perfectly set in the rolling hills expertly cultivated with vines and olive trees, with romantic and unique views. Location Grave in Chianti is one of the municipalities of the province of Florence, located in the heart of the Florentine Chianti, within it there are many small towns, each with its own uniqueness of history, beauty, typical products, all linked by a common thread, the wine, especially Chianti, known throughout the world. This territory is visited every year by thousands of visitors, wine enthusiasts, tourists who love food and wine, who wander through the narrow streets of this area discovering at every corner delights for the eyes and the palate. Description The winery is reached by following a beautiful, well-trodden dirt road through the rolling Tuscan hills. The winery, which is a member of the Chianti Consortium, has a surface area of 21 hectares, part of which is cultivated with vines and part with woodland. The main farmhouse on two levels is about 400 square metres and was built in the 15th century. From the external courtyard, which is used as a large parking area, one enters the living area where can be appreciated two large kitchens and a very bright reception area, two smaller living rooms, one of which is currently used as an office. In the sleeping area there are five double bedrooms with two bathrooms. Outside the house has an oven with a diameter of about two meters where you can cook for the whole family and guests. The door of the last room leads to a large outdoor terrace with views of the vineyards and in the shade of a centuries-old oak tree for the reception of guests and wine tasting, renovated in 1998 with a kitchen and bathroom. The farm also has a large room of about 80 square metres. At a short distance from the main house there is a characteristic cottage intended for agritourism, now consisting of two flats with separate entrance of about 80 square meters each with two double bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom. This residential part enjoys a panoramic garden with gazebo. Underneath the flat there are two rooms used for work equipment, storage for the caretakers' quarters and the water purification system. Outdoor spaces The farm consists of 21 hectares, 11.5 of which are planted with specialised vineyards with a density of 5000 plants per hectare. The remaining area is covered by a wood for about 4.5 hectares, by the access roads to the vineyards and by the built-up areas and their resediments. Grapes are produced in accordance with the rules of organic viticulture. The wines currently produced are Chianti Classico DOCG, Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva and Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione. The grapes are harvested separately for each blend in order to obtain wines from Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes "in purity". State and finishes The residential part of the property has been completely restored, as well as the cellar and the vat cellar for the ageing of the wine. The renovation has been carried out with the total recovery of the original materials, the facade is in local stone, the floors are in terracotta, the ceilings are also in terracotta and with the antique beams, beautiful and perfectly preserved. The presence of antique fireplaces in the living area embellish the rooms creating a cosy atmosphere that takes the mind back to the past and country life without sacrificing comfort and modern functionality. Potential use The property is perfect for those who want to produce good Tuscan wine and sell it to foreign customers; currently the main channels are Australia, USA, Canada, China, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland and the United Kingdom. The sight of a farmhouse activity enhances the investment as this area frequented by tourists both in summer and autumn. The investment is perfect for a family who wants to live in the countryside and dedicate themselves to the production of excellent wine and to welcoming tourists.

Farmhouse of about 330 sqm with outbuilding of 85 sqm and swimming pool in the countryside of Civitella in Valdichiana. Description The old farmhouse placed in a quiet location is structured on two levels in this way: on the ground floor you have the entrance to a spacious double living room. This is connected to a large rustic kitchen and a hallway that connects to the bedroom with bathroom, which also has an additional independent access. The floor is then concluded by a second bathroom. With external access, on the other hand, there is a storage room/under-staircase, an old wood-burning oven placed in an open gallery and a cellar used as a technical room. Floor 1 is accessed via the ancient external staircase and leads to a second living area with stone fireplace, very large and with excellent heights. Floor 1 then has 3 bedrooms each with its own bathroom. Outbuildings A few steps from the farmhouse there is an outbuilding on two levels of about 85 square meters used as an apartment with living area and small kitchen on the ground floor and on floor 1 bedroom with bathroom. Condition and finishes: The property is in excellent condition, renovated in 2005. It features fine original materials such as handmade terracotta tiles for the floors, exposed wooden beams with terracotta tiles for the ceilings. The facade is plastered with stone details. Heating is by radiators fed by external LPG (with the possibility of inserting a heat pump for air conditioning system). For water supply there is a well on the property. The roof has been insulated and the property is sold with period furnishings. There is also possibility of creating an internal connection between the floors of the main house. Outdoor space: Outside the property has a fully fenced garden of about 2500sqm. Near the farmhouse is placed the swimming pool with technical rooms underneath. There is also a shed that houses 3 parking spaces. Inside the garden there is a barbecue, irrigation system and a former silo used for storage. There is a possibility of purchasing an additional 2 contiguous hectares of land outside the sale price. Potential uses The property lends itself to be an excellent solution as a first or second home for those looking for a historic farmhouse in the countryside without wanting to remain too isolated, but still having the right privacy and tranquility. It may also be optimal to be included in the touristic rental business. Location & Lifestyle Among the beautiful hills of Tuscany, in a quiet and private location, the farmhouse is inserted in the unique context of the Val di Chiana, very close to highway connections to Arezzo, Florence and Rome and direct links to Siena and Perugia. Located about 6 km from the center of Civitella, the farmhouse is 20 minutes from the train station and school services, supermarkets and sports facilities. Major tourist centers in the area such as Cortona, Castiglion Fiorentino and Gaiole in Chianti are all within 40 km.