luxury contemporary house for sale San Giovanni Valdarno, Italy

Modern design villa with garden and indoor pool just 4 km from the historic center of Bucine in Valdarno, in the heart of Tuscany. Description The villa was designed by two famous architects and published in the most important architecture magazines in the world. The property was completed in 2015 and is in excellent condition. The villa, which has an area of 1194 square meters, is accessed through a white gate and up a flight of stairs that leads to the second floor. The floor consists of the entrance hall, hallway, living room with access to the outdoor solarium, dining room, eat-in kitchen and a bathroom in addition to a master bedroom with bathroom and wardrobe and two other bedrooms and a bathroom. From the intermediate floor of the living area, one descends to the street level, where there is a swimming pool, sauna, a bathroom, laundry, two bedrooms and a large living room. Outdoor Spaces The patio is the central focus of the living unit, where bamboo plants grow and is enclosed by glass walls. The living area was designed so that it had direct contact with the outdoor area. The garden has lighting and includes spaces ideal for outdoor dining, and there is also an outdoor solarium. Condition and finishes Both externally and internally, the predominant color is white and, thanks to full-height glass walls, the rooms are very bright. Internal microclimate control through natural flows of fresh air from the outdoor green areas is provided by "low tech" systems. The patio and two water mirrors also promote natural ventilation and control of the indoor microclimate. The property has central home automation system, underfloor heating system, air conditioning in all rooms, and video surveillance system. Potential uses The prestigious property is ideal for those looking for a modern villa with all comforts and, thanks to its prime location, can be used both as a main residence and as a second home. Location The villa boasts a privileged location; in fact, it is a short distance from Arezzo, Siena and Florence. The nearest airport is Florence Peretola Airport, about 50 minutes away.

Welcome home in this masterpiece of eco-friendly architecture in the most beautiful enclave of the Italian countryside – Tuscany. This showpiece of unbridled luxury was carefully created in 2007 from an ancient Tuscan farmhouse, whose construction materials such as bricks and stones were repurposed in the renovation. The result is the pinnacle of sustainable living: solar panels, insulated roof, rainwater cistern, and carefully chosen fixtures to ensure top-notch thermal insulation. Thoughtfully designed to harmoniously blend with its surroundings, this unique structure adds sleek contemporary touches to a timeless estate, without detracting from the natural environment. The Country Home Capturing breathtaking views of the Tuscan countryside, this impressive property is set to deliver one of the most remarkable homes in the area. Built in 2007 from a careful renovation of an ancient farmhouse, it now offers 392 sq.m. of comfortable accommodation over four floors. The careful renovations created a home that satisfies the highest sustainability standards, with solar panels, an insulated roof and great thermal insulation thanks to the best fixtures. The home is also appointed with underfloor heating that uses olive nuts as fuel, as well as a cistern for rainwater recovery. Basement: Step inside this architectural marvel and behold the beauty of the entrance, which leads you to a large lounge area with a raised stone fireplace. This is the great spot for a taverna style living area, thanks to its rustic Tuscan style featuring classic beamed ceiling, cotto floors and stone accent details in the arches. On this floor you also find a laundry room, a technical room, and a bathroom. Ground Floor: This floor is accessible both through an internal wooden staircase or from the outside. Here you find a spacious kitchen flanked by an informal dining area, which also provides access to the panoramic paved loggia. On the left, a stone arch leads you into the lounge area, comfortable and bright thanks to the double French doors leading you into the garden. On this floor you also find a bathroom. First Floor: Going upstairs you enter the nighttime area of this home, featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The style is coherent with the rest of the house, with wooden floors and panoramic views of the property from every room. Second Floor: This floor hosts a third bedroom and its ensuite bathroom – from here you get the best vistas of the entire estate. The Dependance Next to the main home you find a 100 sq.m. outbuilding which needs renovation. It can become a comfortable guest house for your friends to come over and enjoy the Tuscan countryside with you, or an additional rental property. The Land This home sits on 1.2 ha of panoramic land, featuring a manicured garden filled with trees and ornamental plants, as well as about 240 olive trees. This means that you can start producing you very own organic olive oil – after all, what’s more sustainable than homegrown foods? Scattered around the lush garden you find several patios for al fresco dining, a treehouse, and an amazing panoramic stone porch. This is a home that cherishes and provides true outdoor living at its finest, great for children and pets. The Location The farmhouse is sited on an easily accessible location near Civitella in Val di Chiana, and the nearest town with services is less than 1 km away. Here you will be able to find all comforts such as stores, pharmacies, and schools. The Arezzo area is characterized by its tranquility and quiet nature, but all the key Tuscan towns are less than an hour’s drive away. This means that you have the freedom to choose to relax in the privacy of your estate, or take day trips exploring the countryside, enjoying great food and wine, and strolling around some of the most beautiful towns in the world. The location is also great if you want to rent the property, as it’s close to the more touristy areas but still in a quiet and relaxing spot. EPC Rating: A Energy Performance Index (IPE): 30 kwh/sq.m.*year Why Buy It This property can be used as a main residence for your new life in the Tuscan countryside, as its vicinity to all services, schools and healthcare makes it extra comfortable for daily living. You will be able to work from home in the peace of your new Italian home, and children and pets will love experiencing the natural surroundings. It can also be great for vacationing, providing you with easy access to all the best spots in Tuscany without having to renounce on relaxing days spent enjoying the silence of the countryside. Alternatively, you can finish renovating the dependance and wholly rent it out, getting a significant return on your investment. Distances Nearest Town With Services: 1 km School: 2,7 km Theater: 6,1 km Highway: 7,5 km Arezzo: 17 km Golf Course: 17,7 km Hospital: 18,6 km Cortona: 32 km Montepulciano: 38,1 km Lake Trasimeno: 52,1 km Siena: 55 km Florence: 70 km Airport of Florence: 89 km Airport of Rome: 215 km

Borgo di Tignano, Barberino Tavarnelle, a few kilometers from Florence, a wine and oil farm of great value and active production with a small villa of about 110 square meters and a panoramic swimming pool. Description Inside the ancient medieval village of Tignano famous worldwide for its music, art and theater festival, stands the cottage arranged on two floors plus basement of about 110 square meters with garden and swimming pool . The winery and oil farm is equipped with a cellar and has an extension of about 4 hectares. The atmosphere in the square of access to the property is magical, here time has stopped giving harmony and beauty . The property is accessed directly from the square of the castle; we are immediately welcomed by the living room characterized by the ancient fireplace and kitchenette, going up to the upper floors we can appreciate two double bedrooms with bathroom and , on the top floor, the study with access to the fabulous pocket terrace very panoramic and habitable. On the basement level of access to the garden of about 80 square meters has been set up the laundry room that can be transformed into a second comfortable kitchen for abroad equipped with gazebo and tables. A short distance from the house is the cellar of about 40 sqm built for winemaking and bottling . Outdoor Spaces The farm stands in a privileged and excellently exposed position . The land planted with vines is about 6000.mq , the land used for the production of the excellent Tuscan oil is about 30,000 square meters , the rest of the land is lawn and garden . The current owner has designed and built a comfortable soccer field excellently maintained and placed in a natural setting of extraordinary beauty . The panoramic swimming pool was designed among the olive trees in an area of total privacy . Condition and finishes . The historic residence has been restored maintaining the original taste and style , the floors are in terracotta and wood , ceilings characterized by exposed beams and bathrooms in colored plaster . The farm is equipped with a 15KW photovoltaic system to which the house is also connected. and rich in water necessary for irrigation of crops and perfect maintenance of the green . Potential uses The farm is suitable for those who want to produce a product of excellence and niche. The quality of the wine and oil produced are superior, the result of careful and constant research and innovation by the owner family. The proximity of the winery to the house makes the whole management very convenient . Location The small village of Tignano, located on a hill facing the medieval town of Barberino Val d'Elsa, is a place of great beauty located just 30 km from the city of Florence .Perfect location to reach the main cities of art and discover the excellence of the Tuscan food and wine routes

Delightful farm with receptive activity as well as imposing Tuscan villa, about 700 sq.m. total internal area, perfectly and recently restored with 24 hectares land with vineyard, olive grove and forest immersed in the heart of Chianti Classico. Description The farm of about 450 square meters of covered areas is perfectly restored and consists of a farmhouse divided into 4 apartments hosting a total of 4 cozy kitchens, bright living areas, 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms in addition to wine cellar built in '92, laundry. A barn renovated in 2001 is now used as an agricultural room for production activities. The 239 sqm villa is reached via a beautiful tree-lined driveway within the property's ravine. It is on 3 levels and houses on the ground floor the cozy equipped kitchen, dining room and large living room as well as a bedroom and a bathroom. The second floor, reached by the internal staircase, hosts the sleeping area consisting of 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with wonderful views of the Tuscan hills. The upper floor houses the attic, perfect to be transformed into a large living room. Under the outdoor terrace there is a room of about 30 square meters that can be used as desired as, for example, a space for an exclusive spa. Outdoor Spaces The properties are immersed in the land of no less than 24 hectares including 4.3 hectares of vineyard, 2 hectares of olive grove with 550 olive trees productive of the excellent Tuscan olive oil and 17 hectares of woodland with truffle ground. Surrounded by the private garden embellished by the beautiful circular swimming pool and hosting several outdoor areas such as verandas, porches and terrace with tables and chairs in addition to oven and barbecue, perfect places to relax, organize outdoor dinners and enjoy the pleasant climate of Tuscany. Condition and finishes The company's apartments have undergone interventions and adaptations from 2014 to 2019 and are characterized by the typical traditional Tuscan style. The villa has been excellently renovated in recent years preserving and respecting the traditional Tuscan style such as the beamed ceilings and integrating more modern elements such as in the bathrooms, made with lovely tiles. Potential uses Perfect property as an exclusive residence in the heart of Tuscany but also ideal for those who wish to continue the receptive and agricultural activity excellently started by the owner family. Location Strategic location in the heart of Chianti and close to the main art cities of Siena and Florence.

Settignano very first hill of Florence historic property of about 1800 sqm with breathtaking views over the city, consisting of Villa Montenero, remembered by Giulio Lensi Orlandi in "Le ville di Firenze" (Vallecchi 1954) for its " beautiful position", as well as outbuildings and various residential properties fractionated into apartments. The hamlet is set in about 70,000 sq. m. of land partly destined for parkland partly for olive groves, vineyards and woodland, all visible from the terraces and the villa; splendid swimming pool. Description Only 7 km from the historic center of Florence, a period villa with impressive architecture that presents itself in all its beauty and majesty as soon as you cross the exclusive access gate. The mansion is spread over three levels in addition to the basement. On the second floor of the entrance we are greeted by a succession of halls accessed by a very scenic external double staircase, the large kitchen, study and dining room in addition to the service bathrooms, characterize the living area of the historic mansion. On the second floor is the sleeping area, where we are greeted by three double bedrooms with bathrooms. On the ground floor two verandas, large living room, and bathroom. Wine, oil and storage cellars in the basement. Complete the complex a large farmhouse and two barns perfectly restored and currently divided into four apartments of over 150 square meters each, with large exclusive outdoor space. Condition and finishes The historic home is in good condition; some floors are in terracotta, in others the precious decorated grit has been maintained; in the sleeping area there is period oak. No extraordinary maintenance and restoration work is needed, the systems are functional; only modernization actions are needed. High ceilings and rooms with large windows characterize the rooms in a stately and noble manner. Outdoor space From the hamlet's private grounds of about 70,000 sq. m., there are unique views of the city, being arranged amphitheatrically toward it. It is planted with tall trees, fruit trees, olive trees, vineyard and encloses well and spring. The exclusive outdoor spaces pertaining to the villa and the various farmhouses are large and comfortable, providing privacy and tranquility for guests. A wonderful swimming pool with solarium area has been built within the garden. A large parking area is able to accommodate cars comfortably. Potential uses The villa, divided into three units, is perfect for a family, even a large one, who wants to live in the green but convenient to reach the city of Florence. Excellent profit from renting the apartments. Location Situated on the knoll overlooking the town, this period residence, which enjoys a full view of Florence and the hills, is strategically located for quick access to Florence airport, the historic center and services for daily life, just 300 meters away.