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Country house with 2 springs, guest house, garage and pool 33 km from Florence

Nestled in a picturesque side valley of the Valdarno, between Florence and Arezzo, this beautifully restored country estate offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by nature. Once a ruin, the property was carefully brought back to life by skilled local craftsmen under the vision of its current owner. Traditional materials such as chestnut beams and handmade terracotta were used to preserve its authentic Tuscan charm.

The estate consists of a main house, a guesthouse, a double garage, a saltwater pool, and two private water sources. The first spring feeds two 20,000-litre tanks, while the second supplies two 2,500-litre tanks, connected to an 8,000-litre reservoir near the kitchen. A separate 5,000-litre tank collects rainwater for garden irrigation.

A spacious terrace leads into the main house, where the entrance hall provides access to a large laundry and storage room with guest toilet. To the left is a bright lounge with a fireplace, to the right, the dining room, also featuring a fireplace, connects to the kitchen, which opens onto another terrace - perfect for al fresco summer evenings.
An original stone staircase leads to the first floor, where a second living room with a fireplace enjoys direct access to the garden, thanks to the home's hillside position. This floor also includes a studio, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a vaulted wine cellar preserved from the original structure. A further staircase ascends to a utility room with the heating system and hot water tank along with additional garden access; there is also a bedroom and a bathroom.

Modern comforts blend seamlessly with the home’s historic charm, with underfloor heating, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV throughout.

The former barn has been converted into a welcoming guesthouse, accessible through a wrought-iron door. The ground floor includes a living-dining room, a kitchen, a bedroom, and a bathroom. A flight of stairs provides access to a gallery, which in turn opens onto a second bedroom and a bathroom on the upper floor. Heating is via radiators.

In front of the house, the trapezoidal saltwater pool (11 m in length, varying from 9 m to 3 m in width) is set on a sun-drenched terrace. An extension to the house serves as a pool house in summer and a lemon house and storage area in winter. Beneath the terrace, a spacious 2 door garage (approx. 70 m²) provides ample storage.

The property boasts approximately 5,000 m² of fenced land. There are three designated driveways, a chestnut grove with aged trees and an olive grove situated below the house, encompassing ca. 1.1 ha.

Distances: Restaurant at 550 m, Figline Valdarno 8 km, Greve in Chianti 15 km, Florence 33 km, Siena 49 km, Arezzo 55 km, Florence airport 59 km.