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Stone farmhouse of about 320 sq m with swimming pool, garden and outbuilding in the countryside of Cortona. Description: The farmhouse of nineteenth-century origin is in excellent condition and is developed in the following way on two levels: on the ground floor there is a beautiful living room with fireplace in pietra serena. From it there is access to the very bright kitchen overlooking the pool area and the dining room that has a characteristic stone wall. The floor is completed by a study that can also be used as the main entrance and a master bedroom with bathroom and laundry room. A second bathroom is located next to the living room. The upper floor is accessed by internal staircase and via the beautiful original external staircase that also offers an excellent vantage point. The floor consists of 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 with bathrooms and 2 with walk-in closets. Outbuildings A few steps from the beautiful pool is an outbuilding of about 65 sqm equipped with a very spacious living area, where it is possible to arrange a sofa bed for guests, a bathroom and a storage room. Condition and finishes The property is in excellent condition and has typical Cortona and Tuscan features and materials. The facade is entirely in rough stone, the ceilings have wooden beams, whitewashed on the second floor to brighten the room. On the ground there is parquet flooring. The house is equipped with home automation and wire broadcasting system, as well as alarm system and electric gate. On the second floor each room is equipped with air conditioning, radiator heating is powered by 2 boilers, pellet and LPG. Outdoor space The property enjoys about 2,500 square meters of well-maintained and fully fenced private garden. Inside, in addition to the strategically placed swimming pool, there are also parking spaces covered by a canopy. Potential uses The farmhouse lends itself to be an excellent accommodation business. Alternatively, it also lends itself to be a wonderful private residence for one or more families enjoying private and cozy spaces. Location & Lifestyle Located in the countryside of Cortona, about 5 minutes drive from the historic center, the farmhouse enjoys a quiet and sheltered location but well connected to services. Within a 5-minute drive all necessary daily services are reachable. The main cultural and tourist centers in the area such as Pienza, Montepulciano, Monticchiello, Montalcino, and Passignano sul Trasimeno can be reached in a maximum of 40 minutes by car in addition to the cities of Siena, Perugia, and Arezzo that can be reached in 40 minutes. The highway exit connecting to Florence and Rome is a 20-minute drive away, while about 4 km away is the train station with quick connections to major cities.

A few steps from the characteristic town of Calci, Pisa, in the locality Montemagno wonderful farmhouse nestled in the countryside with private land of about 5000 square meters, garden and olive grove. The position is dominant and panoramic . Description Passing the small and delightful village of Calci you reach, through a well beaten white road, the perfectly restored farmhouse of about 240sqm. Through the private, driveway gate you arrive at a large green area of access to the property. The ground floor features a large living room with a designer fireplace, the kitchenette integrates very well into the dining area thanks to the creation of a partition that creates movement to the environment. On the ground floor you can appreciate the large laundry room and two bathrooms .From the living area you can access the very panoramic terrace. Climbing a convenient internal designer staircase you reach the very comfortable and cozy sleeping area. Four double bedrooms and a study are located on this floor served by two bathrooms one with access also from the outside. State and finishes The house is typical Tuscan, the floors are in old terracotta tiles, the ceilings are decorated with antique beams in light colors, the walls are made of stone but all the rooms have been designed with modern taste as a result of research regarding the materials used for the renovation and attention to detail by the architect who supervised the work. Photovoltaic panels have been laid on the roof for energy saving. The systems are all up to standard and no extraordinary maintenance work is required . The facade has been deliberately renovated with pastel colors and rock inserts to keep intact the style and soul of the farmhouse. Outdoor spaces The farmhouse is surrounded by its private and fenced land of about 5000sqm partly destined to lawn, partly to olive grove (about 200 plants)Numerous fruit trees have been planted in order to create games of color and scent.Spending relaxing moments under the large pergola is a unique experience,the gaze runs up to the valley, everything is beauty and harmony. The current owner has included a swimming pool but it is possible to build an in-ground, infinity pool, panoramic. Potential uses The farmhouse is perfect for a family who wants to live in the countryside but close to the primary services,convenient to the airport of Pisa and the city of Lucca. Excellent also as an investment to put to income in the circuit tourist rentals. Location The farmhouse is just a two-minute walk from the village of Calci in Montemagno. The city of Pisa and Lucca can be reached in only twenty minutes by car. The privileged location allows you to reach the primary services in five minutes but the feeling you get is of total peace immersed in nature and beauty of the place