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Villa in Maremma with outbuilding and modern irrigation system

In the heart of the Tuscan Maremma a few km from the sea, this property with villa and outbuildings extends over 30 hectares of fenced land and offers its residents the opportunity to enjoy a breathtaking panorama in absolute privacy, accompanied by beautiful sunsets. Comfort and the possibility of adapting the interior and exterior to one's own tastes and needs make this property a unique opportunity. Remarkable and a rare feature of the property is the abundance of water with a state of the art central irrigation system serving the entire property. 
The land is situated in an enchanting valley framed by the magnificent Renzo Piano-designed Rocca di Frassinello wine cellar and the extensive olive groves of the famous Antinori winery. The villa, with its elegant appearance, extends over 2 floors connected by an external staircase. Space is provided for the installation of a lift, for which the owner has provided the preliminary work but has not installed it, so the choice is left to the future owner. One enters the villa through an imposing arched doorway leading into a gallery, with an entire wall of exposed natural stone. A little further on, you reach the bar corner with adjoining wine cellar, which is clearly visible behind an elegant glass wall. A pantry follows with separate access from the outside and after that you enter a huge open space of over 80 m² where you find the kitchen, the dining area and the living room with fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with some truly unique pieces, such as the Officine Gullo hob worth over 27,000 euros, the huge fridge and the sink. All the rooms have been cleverly designed and divided. The living room, with its large windows facing the garden, offers an enchanting view of the valley at sunset, with its hills covered by enchanting colours. The large central veranda is perfect for any occasion. Wherever you turn your gaze, nothing disturbs the perfection of the landscape. On the ground floor there is also a suite with an en-suite bathroom with two walk-in showers, the sinks of which are yet to be finished, as well as a room with an external bathroom and another bathroom. On the upper floor there are two large suites, also with large bathrooms, one with a whirlpool and large walk-in shower and the other with a large double shower. One of the rooms is a master suite with two dressing rooms for him and her. Both suites overlook the large terrace with panoramic views of the valley. The villa which has been fully renovated to a high standard, is currently unoccupied but ready to be lived in with a short turnaround time for possible adaptation and furnishing. During the renovation, which the owner originally planned as a main residence, the following elements were used: Carrara marble for the floors in the living area and bathrooms, 2.5 cm thick chestnut parquet in the bedrooms, all doors and windows custom-made and of precious wood. A professional air conditioning system heats and cools the entire villa. The installations are completely new and certified. Internet connection via ADSL and satellite; preparation for the installation of solar panels. The electricity supply to the house is via a light pole behind the house, which can be laid underground if required. The villa is flanked by an outbuilding which has two entrances: the first leads to a flat with a large living room with kitchen corner equipped with new appliances, two bedrooms and a bathroom; from the second entrance overlooking the garden, you enter rooms intended for a gym, a sauna and a Turkish bath, but also perfect as a changing room and service bathroom for the swimming pool, which is yet to be built. A permit for agriturismo offers numerous possibilities to extend the living and service spaces, such as the possibility to build the large swimming pool in different places, for which a permit has already been granted in the past, but which would have to be submitted again. There is the possibility to apply for the construction of an agricultural outbuilding of up to approx. 1,000 m². Consideration should also be given to the significant tax benefits if the property is run as an agricultural enterprise. The land is accessed through a large old iron gate which can be electrified and, in the Tuscan tradition, opens into a picturesque cypress lined lane which leads to the entrance of the main villa, which, however, is not visible from the gate. The large garden surrounding the villa and the dependance is surrounded by its own woodland with many private pathways for walking and horse riding. Remarkable and a rare feature of the property is the abundance of water with a state of the art central irrigation system serving the entire property. A gigantic irrigation system with its own spring and well (new, worth approximately 200,000 euros) covers the entire area of the property and three private ponds (with a total water surface of almost 2 hectares) ensure that there is always enough water for irrigation, even in particularly hot periods, which is provided both by a series of hydrants distributed throughout the plot of land and in the garden area by an automated irrigation system. Part of the land was used as a nursery and still contains a large amount of plants (about 15,000), including: about 5,000 young olive trees (planted to sell or to create a large olive grove of their own), about 400 mixed fruit trees, about 10,000 ornamental plants, including pines, cypresses, cork oaks, as well as eucalyptus, holm oaks, mixed palms. An important feature is that the entire plot of land is completely fenced as a closed estate, without any rights of way, to enjoy absolute privacy, which is not always easy to find in these areas. The entire property covers 30 hectares (75 acres) and is divided as follows: 4 hectares of woodland on the hillside behind the house, 2 hectares of spring-fed lakes, 9 open hectares available for anything including a possible golf course or football pitch, currently used as open lawns, 15 hectares for planting mixed crops. Distances: Closest town with all amenities 5 km, Grosseto 21 km, Castiglione della Pescaia/Follonica 28 km, Punta Ala 45 km, Siena 72 km.