The property is located on a hill overlooking a picturesque small valley covered by olive groves and vineyards. The house, which origins go back to XIth century, was thoroughly restored between 1997 and 2000. It measures approx. 250 sq.m. on two levels. Ground floor features eat-in, fully equipped kitchen, large entrance hall, sitting room with open fire place and , toilette with wash basin. Kitchen doors lead to a covered terrace, perfect for al fresco dining. A smaller terraced area is located in front of the house.First floor has master bedroom with bathroom and laundry/wardrobe, two spacious bedrooms with adjacent bathroom with rolltop bath and shower and a pleasant portico, which opens to a large and panoramic, outside dining area with large stone built pizza oven and barbecue.
There are two gracious stone outbuildings in the vicinity of the house. One is used as storage of garden equipment with underground cellar for wine and olive oil.
The bigger one, with Cotto d’Este flooring and solid chestnut doors and shelves is used as a garage.
15x7 mt. swimming pool is located on a panoramic terrace below the main house and parking space. It is surrounded by travertine terrace with gazebo. Large garage area under the pool area contains pool equipment, storage, fridge, bathroom with shower and plenty of storage space.
A large greenhouse standing next to the under-pool garage provides shelter for plants during winter.
The land measures approx. 1.53 hectares with 1 hectare of olive groves (150 trees) and an over 0.5 hectare beautifully landscaped garden with fruit orchard. This part is fenced and equipped with electric wire against wild boar and other animals which could damage the perfectly maintained green areas and lawn around the house and the pool. There are four entrance gates of which one is automatic. The entire garden has automatic irrigation system with 12 separate zones.
Interiors of living space feature typical beamed ceilings, terracotta floors and beautifully designed bathrooms. The doors, shutters and window frames are all of tailor made, solid chestnut in excellent condition throughout. Windows are double glazed and fitted with mosquito nets.
Under floor heating is run by LPG gas. Ceiling fans are installed in the bedrooms; air-conditioning is installed in master bedroom and predisposed in the other bedrooms. Abundant water is supplied by own two wells. 15 KW electric energy, Satellite and terrestrial TV aerials, water softener, broad band internet, cheap Skype style Voip phone and terrestrial connections are in place with sockets in all rooms. Sophisticated alarm system is connected to the local police.
In case additional living space is required, it is possible to turn the covered terrace behind the kitchen into a dining room with a fourth bedroom above. The local building regulations would also consent erection of a 40-50 sq.m. self contained guest house, between the garage and the storage room.
With its unique location and views, fantastic interiors and sophisticated installations it is probably the best property in the area of Castiglion Fiorentino, which is distant only 4 km from this paradise. Camucia/Cortona is only 6 km away, while the local store and bar are only minutes away.